UCI World Masters Track Championships: Day 1

By SheCycles

Monday 11th September saw the start of the 12th year of the UCI World Masters Track Championships at the Manchester Velodrome. These are the official championships for riders over 30 years of age. Today saw the 2006 World Masters titles awarded in the Men's Individual Time Trials and Women's Points Races.

Great Britain won four of the ten titles on offer with winning performances from Geoff Cooke (Men's 60-64 Individual Time Trial), Dave LeGrys (Men's 50-54 Individual Time Trial), Ben Elliott (Men's 30-34 Individual Time Trial) and Janet Birkmyre (Women's 40+ Points race).

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Victory lap

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Janet Birkmyre wins Points race

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shorty

Posted: 09/08/06 18:59:06 06

I am based in Birmingham and getting into road cycling - is there anyone else out there of the female persuasion as it seems very bloke orientated!?!
Would be great to know of other riders who would like to get together, or some clubs where there are some women.....

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