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HAYLES OUT FOR REVENGE IN SALFORD

14th August 2008

National Road Champion Rob Hayles joins a star studded elite field at the Salford Nocturne on Saturday 30th August.

 

Hayles has been in the form of his life recently following up the British National road title with a second at the National Criterium Championships and victory in the Tour of Pendle last weekend.

 

The Halfords Bikehut rider will start as one of the favourites to win the elite criterium in Salford Quays but will face tough opposition particularly with Smithfield Nocturne winner Geraint Thomas in the starting line up,

 

“I’m looking forward to Salford, especially with Geraint on the start list” commented Hayles. “He was really strong at Smithfield and I was disappointed not to take the win there.”

 

“I’ve looked at the Salford course and it is really tight and technical which I think will play to my advantage” he continued. “I’ll definitely be out for a bit of revenge and it will be great to win so close to home. Geraint will be racing straight from the Olympics so will want to put on a show but I’m feeling good at the moment and will be up for the challenge.”

 

Thomas may not be the only threat though with strong squads from Plowman Craven, Rapha, Pearl Izumi, Science in Sport and Sigma Sport also in the line up.

 

Former National Criterium Champion James McCallum will lead a strong Plowman Craven squad, with Pearl Izumi’s Jon Mozley, Landbouwkrediet pro Ed Clancy and Profel-Prorace’s Matt Brammeier all capable of taking victory.

 

The elite event will kick off at 8.15pm finishing off a packed evening of racing and entertainment including the Cycling Weekly Support Race, Geoff Thomas Foundation Corporate Challenge and Folding Bike Race.

 

Click here for more information on the elite criterium>

 

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