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Gurley and Boylan just miss out on World Cup podium

Lydia Gurley (L) and Lydia Boylan
Lydia Gurley (L) and Lydia Boylan

The Madison pairing of Lydia Gurley and Lydia Boylan narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in the second Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup.

The duo jumped from sixth to fourth in the final sprint, crossing the line third in the 80 laps, 20km race.

Great Britain took gold, Belgium silver and Italy won the bronze medal.

In the Omnium Felix English finished 18th, and Shannon McCurley was 17th in the Keirin. Making their international debut, the women’s Talent Transfer Team finished 12th in the Team Pursuit with a time of 4.54.012.

Speaking after the Madison both Boylan and Gurley reflected on a long four weeks of racing, which saw them compete in two World Cups, the European Championships and the London Six-Day. B

Boylan said: "Each race is a learning experience for us. We’re learning all the time. We are not yet consistently at the head of affairs, but we’re hungry for it, and we will keep on plucking away."

Gurley echoed her teammate, adding: "It was a really tough race, quick the whole time. It’s been a hard four weeks of racing, and I think we have improved a lot. It bodes well for the future."

Tomorrow is the final day of racing at the second World Cup, and will see a new Madison pairing of  English and Marc Potts compete.

Robyn Stewart will also be in action, racing in the Sprint. 

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