He was a top junior and now he's picking off elite races against some of Ireland's very best riders; John Buller wins in Ards ahead of heavyweights James Curry and Lindsay Watson (Photo: David McVeigh - The Belgian Project)
John Buller wins Ards Cycling Club Criterium
John Buller (Banbridge CC) has taken a strong victory in the main event at the Ards Town Centre Races.
Buller led solo for a long period before being joined late in the contest by Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport) and James Curry (VC La Pomme Marseille).
Behind the leading three there were plenty of riders aggressive in the chase.
Among those was Conor McCann (Inspired Cycling), Glenn Kinning (Kinning Cycles) and last year’s winner Ian Inglis (Black Rose Racing)
However, the leaders prevailed; Buller getting the verdict from Watson and Curry in that order.
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Dale Walker (Phoenix CC) was best of the rest, coming through strongly for 4th place. And just behind him was a man making a return to racing; Chris McGlinchey.
This time last year McGlinchey was getting ready to take silver in the national road championships behind WorldTour pro Ryan Mullen.
He has since taken time out to travel and is now back racing; his 5th last night opening his account for 2018.
Just behind him was Christian Nachtigall; the Phoenix CC man rounding out the top six in the main event.
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Wed, June 20: Ards Town Centre Crit
Promoted by Ards Cycling Club
A1-A2-A3 Race
- John Buller Banbridge CC
- Lindsay Watson Powerhouse Sport
- James Curry VC La Pomme
- Dale Walker Phoenix CC
- Chris McGlinchey ChainreactionCycles
- Christian Nachtigall Phoenix CC
Unplaced Junior
- Lee Harvey Kinning Cycles
Unplaced A2
- Luke Joyce Kinning Cycles
Unplaced A3
- Richard Topping Ards CC
A4 Race
- Jonathan Coen Dromore CC
- Stephen Hanna Dromara CC
- Barry Greer Kinning Cycles
- Andrew Green North Down CC
- Neil McCartan Dromore CC
- Barry Mitchell Ards CC
Leading Woman
- Jacinta Guirguis Unattached
U16 Race
- Rowna Montgomery Ballymoney CC
- Christopher Donald Team Madigan
- Odhran Doogan Powerhouse Sport
Unplaced Girl
- Maria McAllister Island Wheelers
U14 Race
- Shea O'Kane Phoenix CC
- Neil Kelso East Tyrone
- Aaron Wright Ballymoney CC
Unplaced Girl
- Rachel Wright North Down CC
U12 Race
- Seth Dunwoody Shelbourne Orchard
- Aine Doherty VC Glendale
- Reuban Maitland Killinchy CC
Unplaced Girl
- Lucy Brown Phoenix CC
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