Luke Smith extends his winning run, tops quality podium in Antrim

Luke Smith of Moynalty CC crosses the line today at the Madigan GP, Co Antrim (Photo: Toby Watson)

Luke Smith (Moynalty CC) has taken victory in the Madigan GP today. In a sprint from a breakaway, form rider Smith got the better of Chris McGlinchey (Spectra Wiggle p/b Vitus).

The breakaway group emerged after the first lap of the 29km circuit, staying together until the third and final lap.

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Approaching the base of the climb, a large chasing group almost caught the leaders, though attacks up front ensured a winning gap was maintained. With 250 meters to go, Mark Dowling (All human velo revolution) led out the sprint, followed closely by Smith and McGlinchey.

And in the final push to the line it was Smith who took it from McGlinchey, with Dowling in 3rd.

Sat, August 13th: Madigan GP

Carrickfergus, Co Antrim

Promoted by Team Madigan

A1-A2 Race

  1. Luke Smith Moynalty CC
  2. Chris McGlinchey Spectra Wiggle P/B Vitus
  3. Mark Downing All Human/ Velo Revolution
  4. Mark Ginley Four Masters
  5. Fergus Callaghan Four Masters
  6. Gareth O’Neill Team Caldwell Cycles
  7. Conor McCann Inspired Cycling
  8. Nathan Mullan Dromara CC
  9. Sean Og Harriggan Foyle CC
  10. Paul Doherty Four Masters

A3 Race

  1. Mark Allen Ards CC
  2. Rory Gamble Lakeland CC
  3. Paul Smith Banbridge CC
  4. Kendall Banbridge CC
  5. Sean Gallagher Four Masters
  6. Peter Elliot VC Iveagh
  7. Nigel Watt Bann Wheelers
  8. Johnathon Traynor North Down CC
  9. Declan Rodgers Glens CC

A4 Race

  1. Carl Lowry Team Madigan CC
  2. Simon Ridings Ards CC
  3. Kevin McGavigan Four Masters
  4. Michael Anderson Roe Valley CC
  5. Ben Malone Velo Club Balrothery
  6. Nicolas Harris Dublin Wheelers

Masters Race

  1. Stephen Downey Carn Wheelers
  2. Aidan Cunnigham Cuchulainn CC
  3. Andrew Todd Ballymena RC
  4. Jonny Webb North Down CC

Ladies Race

  1. Ciara Havern Newry Wheelers
  2. Teresa Parr Newry Wheelers
  3. Eleana Wallace Harps CC