Russell Downing

Former National Champion Russell Downing (Health Net/Maxxis) heads the field at this Sunday's Premier Calendar round in Northumberland - the Beaumont Trophy.

One thing is for certain, this round will define who leads the 2007 series. Currently, Chris Newton (Recycling.co.uk) and Russell's brother, Dean Downing (Rapha Condor) jointly head the series' point table. With both riders on the start line, one has to come out on top.

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