Wilkinson wins CiCLE Classic

Ian Wilkinson wins CiCLE

East Midlands International CiCLE Classic photo gallery by Andy Jones>>

Ian Wilkinson held off international opposition to win the CiCLE Classic in Rutland.

The Halfords Bikehut rider led out the sprint against fellow escapee Michael Berling (Glug & Marstrand) coming into the final tight right-hander in Melton Mowbray and never looked in danger of being passed by the Dane.

?I spent £80 on a pair of tubs and I was gambling on paying for them,? he said.

£80 well spent.

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