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Flynn’s finish not good enough for Ribble Valley victory

29/ 9/2004

OLDHAM Century's Mark Flynn lost a sprint finish to come second in Ribble Valley CC's 45-mile event.

He was part of a group who broke with 11 miles remaining, but was edged out by half a bike's length by Richard Hepworth.

Ian Short competed in last Saturday's Withington Wheelers' event, the penultimate time-trial competition of the season.

He finished in 27:07 behind Steve Hulme who triumphed in 21:58.

Brian Green came 16th in Sunday's Three Peaks cyclo-cross race as competitors scaled Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside on bike and on foot, covering 60km in the process.

He completed the course in 3:29:27, ahead of team-mate Rob Wilkinson who clocked 4:16:40 for 77th place.

Des Thorpe of Oldham Ruffyeds was 95th overall, and 25th in the veterans category, with 4:20:35.

This Sunday's Oldham CTC clubrun will be to Sparrowpit, near Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, returning via Peaslows to spectate at the afternoon's Hill Climb competition.

Riders should meet on Union Street, Oldham, at 9.30am for a 9.45am.

Details are available from Kathleen Collins on 01457 764021.