OLDHAM DRAWS FIRST BLOOD

Paul Oldham

Paul Oldham took victory in the opening round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series at Abergavenny Leisure Centre on Sunday, crossing the line 30 seconds clear of his nearest rival.

Oldham, the Hope Factory Racing man from Colne in Lancashire, was part of an eight rider break which worked well together for the opening few laps, but as they approached some stiles he upped the pace, and quickly established a lead which he was to maintain to the line.

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