Greg Williamson on his way to victory through the mud (Photo: Robert Doherty)
Greg Williamson has taken the early lead in the ‘Chain Reaction Cycles Winter Downhill Series’ after emerging quickest in a soaking wet and muddy Bigwood Forest at Narrowater, Newry, on Sunday.
He flew down a very slippy run and was a clear winner over the small 12-man elite field; though a total of 136 riders braved the elements across the range of races down for decision.
Williamson clocked 1:32:765 and had over three seconds to spare on Glyn O’Brien in second, with Greg Callaghan in third just over one second further adrift.
In the junior race Thomas McCoy was also a clear winner, with his 1:46:996 more than four seconds quicker than Adam Tarbett in second, with Craid Rea just over one second further back in third.
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In the U14 race, Jack Crowley took the honours, while the U16 race went to Luc Hanna. Erika Mcdermott beat Tara O’Boyle in the women’s event while Ian McIntyre took the super vets and Oisin Mooney took the sport race.
The second of the CRC series takes place at Bigwood on February 26th.
See photos and video from Sunday below. After those photos you’ll find the full set of results from all of the races.
Video by Jack Crowley
All photos were taken by Robert Doherty
Glynn O’Brien was second in the elite race
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