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Press Release: 01/05/2022
Darnell Moore took the win by just four seconds at Round One of the 2022 XC National Series in Newtownards, Co. Down - Photo by Atom Creates
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Riders from all over Ireland, ranging in age from 6 to 60 plus, converged on Newtownards, Co. Down on Saturday 30th April for Round One of the Cycling Ireland Cross-Country (XC) National Series hosted by Ards Cycling Club.
Orwell Wheelers rider Caoimhe May on her way to victory at Round One of the 2022 XC National Series in Newtownards, Co. Down - Photo by Atom Creates
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As the morning progressed the rain gradually increased too, with the technical sections becoming greasier and the riders having to use both skill and endurance to lay down competitive times.
The younger categories witnessed some determined racing with Greta Lawless putting in a particularly commanding ride to win the Female Under 16 by nine seconds.
After lunch the Senior and junior riders took on a now saturated course with the elements putting everyone through their paces.
All eyes then focused on who would win the Junior and Senior 1 men’s and women’s races. Travis Harkness took a close win in the Juniors, Caoimhe May edged the women’s race in a time of 1:23:24, and in the men’s race Darnell Moore fought a back and forth battle with Gareth McKee to ultimately win by just four seconds after ten laps of racing in a time of 1:41:33.
It was a tough day for racers and volunteers alike, and everyone ended the day having given their all.
Round Two of the XC National Series will take place in Killarney on the 22nd May.
RESULTS
Senior Men
1. Darnell Moore - Team Caldwell Cycles
2. Gareth McKee - Cycleology Racing Team
3. Sean Nolan - Evo Pro Racing/Navan Road Club
Senior Women
1. Caoimhe May - Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
2. Joanna Bula - Un-Attached Leinster
3. Leah McCarthy - Team Giant Dublin
Junior Men
1. Travis Harkness - VC Glendale
2. Jake White - IMBRC
3. Scott Gallagher - Northwest MTB
All results can be found here: