Farewell to Dean Downing from the Sheffield Grand Prix

So, it was a fond farewell to Rotherham lad Dean Downing who was bowing out on a fantastic career at the Claremont Sheffield Grand Prix - an event he won last year.

Cyclists head over the cobbles past the Town Hall.

 The winners of the Silver Healthcare Classic:
1 Dieter Droger (Pioneer Scott) 42-09
2 Tom Pidcock (Chevin Cycles) at 21sec
3 Harry Hardcastle (Kirklees CA) at 54sec
Women: Lauren O’Brien (RST Racing Team).

A smiling Dean Downing at the start of the Sheffield Grand Prix.

The rolling start of the Sheffield Grand Prix.

RESULT
1. Kristian House, Rapha Condor JLT
2. Adam Blythe, NFTO
3. Tobyn Horton, Madison Genesis
4. Matt Cronshaw, Velosure Giordana
5. Mike Northey, Madison Genesis
6. Alex Blain, Raleigh
7. Chris Opie, Rapha Condor JLT
8. Dean Downing, NFTO
9. Scott Thwaites, Netapp Endura
10. George Atkins, Raleigh

....found a shilling

On the plus side, the Sheffield Grand Prix (http://www.sheffieldgrandprix.co.uk/) comes to town again on Wednesday 24th July. The 2nd Claremont Sheffield Grand Prix will be the final round of the British Cycling Elite Circuit Race Series and will incorporate the British Cycling Womens National Road Race Series.

The evening will be full of action packed racing and provide a great nights entertainment both for the family and cycling fans. There is no charge to watch the racing unfold so prepare for a great night of elite level cycling including all the top domestic professional teams. Live commentary will start at 6.30pm and final presentations will be around 9.30pm. 

Check my site by the end of the week for some photographs of the event.