POWERHOUSE WILKINSON TOO STRONG IN SALFORD

Salford Nocturne

Ian Wilkinson used his strength and no-nonsense riding style to take victory in the first ever Salford Nocturne on Saturday in front of a good crowd that turned out in force to catch a glimpse of cycling's Olympic heroes.

Geraint Thomas and Ed Clancy, gold medallists in the team pursuit, made their way to the start-line and were joined at the front by Craig MacLean and Rob Hayles.

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