FIFTY cyclists hit the streets of Darlington last Sunday for an 80-mile road race around the town.
Among the competitors tackling the inaugural Bannatyne's Cycle Road Race was former national champion Matt Stephens and current national masters champion John Charlesworth.
Darlington cyclist Rich King also took up the challenge as a rider on the Bannatyne's team.
The course started from Bannatyne's gym in Haughton Road and required cyclists to complete seven and a half laps of a circuit covering Darlington, Sadberge, Bishopton and Great Stainton.
Martin Ford from Wakefield won the race and was presented with his trophy by sponsor Phil Rocket and Paul Pearson of Bannatyne's.
Results: 1 Martin Ford, Race Scene; 2 Robin Sharman, Re Cycling.co.uk; 3 M Smith, Team Milton Keens; 4 Steven Higgins, JE James; 5 Kevin Byers, unattached; 6 Graham McGarity; 7 Gareth Hewitt; 8 Alistair Kay, York cycle works; 9 Rick King, Bannatyne CRT; 10 Chris Mark, biketraks.
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