Destined to 'Tour'

GUERNSEY could one day have a Tour de France rider in the shape of James McLaughlin, according to his local coach.

The 20-year-old Sarnian produced the performance of his life at the weekend, finishing fifth overall in the Cinturion Internaciona a Mallorca, a four-day stage tour race featuring some of the world's best riders.

It continues a stunning few months for McLaughlin, who is riding for Pendragon Le Col Colnago, with coach Ann Bowditch tipping him to reach the very top.

'After that performance, I think he could potentially make it to the Tour de France,' she said.

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