Chester

Professional cycle racing came to Chester for the second year with the Halfords World Series. The ninth and penultimate race in the series. Ten cycle teams raced 25 laps of the city centre circuit. With the start and finish in Town Hall Square.

Winners Endura Racing managed a first second and third placing. First home being New Zealander Jack Bauer. Avoiding the large crash that occurred on the final bend from Eastgate Street into Northgate Street. Two risers failing to complete the race and two finishing on foot.

Results

Team
1)      Endura Racing
2)      Motorpoint – Marshalls Pasta
3)      Team Raleigh
4)      Kuota – road.cc
5)      Rapha – Condor - Sharp
6)      Pendragon Le Col Colnago
7)      Team Corley Cycles
8)      Sigma Sport - Specialized
9)      CyclePremier.com - Metaltek
10)    Team Ireland

Individual
1)      Jack Bauer:  Endura Racing
2)      Ian Wilkinson:  Endura Racing
3)      Rob Hayles:  Endura Racing
4)      Yanto Barker:  Pendragon Le Col Colnago
5)      Kristian House:  Rapha – Condor – Sharp

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Link:

• Halfords Tour Series