LP linchpin Gary Lingard stormed to victory in Brighton at Round 8 of the London & SE Cyclo-Cross League this weekend – his first win since racing as a senior in the states in the late 70’s. A sensational ride saw him jump clear after two laps and then calmly solo to victory on a fast but physical course. With a field of almost 120 there was no shortage of competition, but his deft bike skills, relentless pace and brand new Anniversary Shirt were peerless on the day.

We had a chance to talk to Gary on the way back to London. He said:

“I gotta feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good night. Let’s paint the town. We’ll shut it down. Let’s burn the roof. And then we’ll do it again.”

Err, chapeau Gary! And chapeau to Neil Simpson who was 3rd vet and to Astrid Wingler who just missed the podium with a great 4th place.