Irish National CX Series Rd 1

So today was the 1st round of the 1st ever national cyclocross league held in Westport buy Westport Covey Wheelers.

After a strong start me taking the lead (Photo Cycling Ireland)

The course was really good fun. It was quite fast paced but there was lots of punchy climbs and also a steep bank which had to be ran. I also enjoy the terminal descents this is where I was gaining time on there riders

The start of the race me leading and Rìan on my wheel (photo Sean Rowe)

The race started and I got a good start leading from the gun. Me and Rìan got away at the start and after the 1st lap we had a minute gap back to 3rd place. Half way through this lap I was the stronger rider and after multiple attacks from me i had gapped him.

Me leading around a corner trying to put the pressure on (photo Sean Rowe)

Fighting for position on the off cambers (photo Sean Rowe)

I had gapped him before this a few times out of corners but he had caught up again. This time I had cracked him and grown my advantage out to around 20 seconds. I held this for the last to laps to take a great win.

Me pushing to hold the gap after going out on my own (photo Sean Rowe)

Celebration after a really hard win and great day at the office (photo Cycling Ireland)

I felt really strong today and I’m ready for another good battle next Saturday at Rd 2 of the National series in Tippeary then back home for the Ulster CX league in Ballymena where I will be looking to wrap up the series