Glenn Kinning looks smooth through the turns after riding away from the field in round four of the Ulster cyclo-cross league at Larne this afternoon. The Kinning Cycles man had too much in the tank for runner-up Roger Aiken (Team ASEA) (Photo courtesy of Toby Watson)
By Brian Canty
Glenn Kinning has made it back to back wins in the Ulster Cyclocross Series after claiming the fourth round in Seacourt, Larne, on Sunday afternoon.
The Kinning Cycles man, who won at the same venue last year, saw off a brave challenge from Roger Aiken (Team ASEA) with Lewis Ferguson (North Down CC) rounding out the podium.
A total of 66 riders signed on for the ‘A’ race where eight laps of a tough and technical course had to be negotiated.
Kinning didn’t enjoy the best of starts and he fell behind early pace-setter Aiken who stormed in front.
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But the eventual winner never panicked, and putting his good form to use he got back on level terms with the leaders and pressed on to the finish.
The field contained a good number of the top names, so little wonder Kinning was smiling afterwards.
Roger Aiken of Team ASEA in his way to 2nd place on the day (Photo: Toby Watson)
“I was happy enough,” the victorious Kinning said afterwards.
“Everything went well apart from a bad opening lap but my form was good and I made the time up to the leaders.
“It was heavy going in parts today and Roger got a good start but I never panicked and caught him on the third lap.”
While Kinning singled out Aiken as tough to beat, third placed Ferguson was never too far behind throughout.
“I got a bike change with two laps to go and that made a big difference,” continued Kinning, who is clearly coming into some good form ahead of some Belgian races he has planned in a few weeks.
“The mud was starting to stick to the bike and it was tacky in a few places so I decided to change it with a couple of laps to go.”
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Aiken crossed the line 26 seconds back, with Ferguson 11 seconds further adrift.
Jason Henry (Unattached Ulster) was the best-placed vet on the day in eighth while Des Woods (Newry Wheelers) was best super vet in 11th.
A similar sized field took part in the 'B' race over seven laps and Raymond Dunlop of Lakeland CC took the honours there from Gary McCullough of the host club, Team Madigan CC.
Sheena McIverigan (Powerhouse) was a comfortable winner in the women's race, where a dozen riders took to the start.
Diane Wilson (Dromara CC) battled all the way and she finished runner-up while Kathryn Aiken (Banbridge) was third around 40 seconds down.
The next round of the series takes place in Bangor next Sunday.
Round 4, Ulster Cyclocross Series
Sun, Nov 1st: Seacourt, Larne
A Race, 8 laps
1 Glenn Kinning Kinning Cycles 42:52
2 Roger Aiken Team Asea 43:18
3 Lewis Ferguson North Down CC 43:29
4 Barry Kellett Dromara CC 44:19
5 Graham Boyd Xmtb McConvey Cycles 44:29
6 Ray O’Shaughnessy Cuchulainn CC 44:53
7 Peter Buggle Rocky Mountain 45:51
8 Jason Henry Unattached Ulster (M40) 45:56
9 Stephen Walsh Carn Wheelers 46:08
10 Brendan Doherty VC Glendale 46:12
M50: Des Woods Newry Wheelers CC 46:39
Women’s Race, 7 laps
1 Sheena McIverigan Powerhouse 51:24
2 Diane Wilson Dromara CC 51:21
3 Kathryn Aiken Banbridge CC 52:28
4 Alwynne Shannon Newry Wheelers CC 53:05
5 Emma Convey Orwell Wheelers 54:57
6 Martina Hawkins (Shimna Wheelers) – 1 lap
7 Julie Rea Phoenix CC – 1 lap
8 Caroline Martinez DID Electrical Racing Team – 1 lap
9 Shauna McFadden (Errigal CC) – 1 lap
10 Claire Oakley (XMTB McConvey Cycles) – 1 lap
‘B’ Race, 7 laps
1 Raymond Dunlop Lakeland CC 44:56
2 Gary McCullough Team Madigan CC 45:00
3 Mark Kendall Banbridge CC 45:13
4 Ben Cady Velo Café Magasin 45:16
5 Ciaran O’Hagan Caldwell Cycles Omagh 45:33
6 Sean Maguire VC Glendale 45:43
7 David Broome Dromara CC 46:00
8 Cormac McLaughlin Lakeland CC 46:21
9 Nathan Weir Harps CC 46:27
10 Mark Bartley Unattached Ulster 46:33
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