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Cycling: Castletown Crit makes return despite wet weather

Photo Credit: Manx Viking Wheelers Club

42 take part in race around the ancient capital

The return of the Castletown Crit took place on Sunday, 22 June with two of the three races going the full distance. 

Taking place between 2pm and 6.45pm, Castle Street, Bank Street, Malew Street, The Crofts, Arbory Street and Market Square were all closed to make way for the course. 

In the Woman's Race, there was a close finish as Sophie Smith managed to edge Emily Bridson by just over two seconds to take the top spot. 

Aifric O'Shea came home in third by just under a second ahead of Michelle Gage. 

The Men's B Race also saw a photo finish; Simon Harding held on to beat Tom Broadbent by 0.98 seconds, while Harry Kinley finished in third. 

Finally, the Men's A Race had to be cut short due to incoming rain. 

However, the weather did not stop a result as after nine laps, Adam Kelly was crowned the winner as he beat Zachary Walker and Callum Salisbury by seven seconds. 

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