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WW Hamper Race Pictures

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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.

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The limit group beginning lap 2…

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the main bunch are close behind… 

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The scratch group are running down the handicap quickly..

 

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The limit group are still ahead on lap 3..

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..but the leaders from the scratch group have caught and passed the main bunch.

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2 laps to go and the winning break is in control

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Patrick Dobbs (SlaneyCC) tries to bridge the gap…

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..but the chasing group aren’t letting anyone get away…

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The leaders are on the final lap..

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The winner will come from this 4 man group which have been strongest since the start…

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….Philip and Robin thinking of the finish at this stage?

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….final attempts to get away..

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…but the main group are still riding hard…

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The leaders have a 300m long dead straight inside the Wexford Youths complex to finish on…

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and Philip Cassidy takes the win from David Walsh (Wexford Wheelers) and Robin Kelly (Comeragh CC)

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Conchubhar O’ Crualaoich (Wexford Wheelers)  takes 4th…

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while Sean Kelly (An Post-SKT) takes fifth

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