RUSSELL DOWNING WINS LATEST PREMIER

Russell Downing Pinarello RT

IN-FORM Pinarello RT rider Russell Downing took the leadership of the Premier Calendar away from brother Dean with a strong performance in the Tour of the Reservoir in County Durham on Sunday.

Downing sprinted clear on the climb to the finish at the end of the 140-kilometre event, crossing the line four seconds clear of Rapha Condor-Recycling rival Kristian House, while Plowman Craven RT had to settle for third spot, with Simon Richardson another second off the pace in third.

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