McLaughlin impresses

JAMES MCLAUGHLIN has made a superb start to the Tour of Mallorca, his first big race as part of the Pendragon-LeCol-Colnago team.

Over a 7.1-kilometre time-trial stage, the youngster (pictured) finished 34th of 189 starters and in the process not only comfortably outstripped fellow Sarnian Tobyn Horton but surpassed many noted riders and also was first finisher in his new team.

'It's a good start,' said his local coach, Ann Bowditch.

'He's in some very good company and we are showing the good winter work coming through,' she added.

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