Usher IRC cyclist Sean Bracken today emerged best in the Leinster Cycling Federation league, after placing 4th in the third and final race in the series. Bracken came home 15 seconds behind today’s winner Stephen Enright, also of the Usher IRC club, who completed the 45 miles in just over one hour and 48 minutes, and finished second overall as a result of today’s performance.
Enright had started alongside Bracken in a bunch of junior and veteran riders handed a five minutes head start over the second category seniors, who in turn were five minutes up on the first cats. Bracken’s group rode well from the start and held onto enough of their advantage to stave off the chasing groups, who merged during the race but were still unable to get on terms with those in front.
With three miles to go Enright clipped off the front and rode strongly to win, while his Usher IRC team mate James Lattimore jumped clear in the final mile to secure second place. Veteran Tosh Lavery led home the remainder of their group, with league winner Bracken next across the line.
Filed by Amanda Fennelly
