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SIXTEEN RIDERS spread across three grades and eight clubs from the local region competed in the first race of the Summer Criterium series in Byron Bay on the weekend.
Cyclists from the British Cycling Club and other groups based in Grafton, Gold Coast, Pottsville, Murwillumbah, Ballina, Byron and Mullumbimby were all represented on the day
The B grade averaged a mid-40km/h throughout the race with all riders staying together and taking their fair share of being in front and taking turns.
Andrew Blackmore of Byron Bay Cycle Club (BBCC) eventually won the grade.