Marcus Christie wins 'Champion of Champions 25 mile TT' with new record

Marcus Christie flat out on his way to victory in the Champion of Champions 25 promoted by Ards Cycling Club today (Photo with thanks to George McNeill)

Marcus Christie has extended his strong run of results
against the watch in recent months with victory today in the Champion of
Champions 25 mile TT.

The Performance SBR rider also broke the course recorded today in Newtownards, with a time of 49:25.

That was over five minutes faster than runner-up Ross Hamilton of Orwell Wheelers, who recorded a time of 54:48.

Alan Patterson of the promoting club, Ards Cycling Club,
rounded out the podium in the men’s category today, with a time of 55:00

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The women’s race was won by Ciara Havern of Newry Wheelers,
whose time of 1:05:04 beat Catherine Mahoney (UCD Cycling) by 58 seconds.

Full results to come.

Ciara Havern during her winning ride today in the Ards CC event (Photo with thanks to George McNeill)

Sun, Aug 15th: Champion of Champions 25m TT

Portaferry Rd, Newtownards

Promoted by Ards Cycling Club

Men’s Result

  1. Marcus Christie Performance SBR 49:25, course record
  2. Ross Hamilton Orwell Wheelers CC 54:48
  3. Alan Patterson Ards Cycling Club 55:00
  4. Peter McLean Ards Cycling Club 55:01
  5. Ian Donnelly Orwell Wheelers CC5 5:55
  6. Paul Carroll Velo Café Magasin 56:15

Women’s Result

  1. Ciara Havern Newry Wheelers CC 1:05:04
  2. Catherine Mahoney UCD Cycling Club 1:06:02