As usual a large field gathered at the impressive Wexford Youths FC complex for the 5th annual Wexford Wheelers Hamper Race sponsored by Celticlink Ferries.
The limit group beginning lap 2…
the main bunch are close behind…
The scratch group are running down the handicap quickly..
The limit group are still ahead on lap 3..
..but the leaders from the scratch group have caught and passed the main bunch.
2 laps to go and the winning break is in control
Patrick Dobbs (SlaneyCC) tries to bridge the gap…
..but the chasing group aren’t letting anyone get away…
The leaders are on the final lap..
The winner will come from this 4 man group which have been strongest since the start…
….Philip and Robin thinking of the finish at this stage?
….final attempts to get away..
…but the main group are still riding hard…
The leaders have a 300m long dead straight inside the Wexford Youths complex to finish on…
and Philip Cassidy takes the win from David Walsh (Wexford Wheelers) and Robin Kelly (Comeragh CC)
Conchubhar O’ Crualaoich (Wexford Wheelers) takes 4th…
while Sean Kelly (An Post-SKT) takes fifth