The agony and the ecstasyLess the 40m from the finish line Dermot Radford was caught by the rampaging reduced bunch. Snatching victory from him was the Burren cc fast man Michael Gammell with Simon Ryan of Greenmount and Michael Storan of Westclare cc taking 3rd. The agony of his brave breakaway attempt was in still holding out for fourth place, the wooden spoon, a bitter pill after such an impressive attempt at repeating victory in the M&M memorial. In 5th place was Jarlath Hassett and rounding out the top 6 was Eoin Clifford of Dan MorriseyMichael Gammell1. Michael Gammell ( Michael Lynch Trophy A1/2 riders )2. Simon Ryan3. Mike Storan4. Dermot Radford5. Jarlath Hassett6. Eoin CliffordIn 8 place overall and taking the trophy for first A3/4 rider in memory of the great late Malachi Murray was Robin Boigs of West Clare CC Gabriella Fox Greenmount Putting on the PressureIn the Female race, Gabriella Fox of Greenmount Cc took a great victory ahead of the Westclare dynamic duo of Dierdre Hyness and Margie O Connor1. Gabriella Fox ( Melanie Lynch Trophy )2. Deirdre Hynes3. Margie o connorPrime 1 was taken by Kieth Walsh of Greenmount Cc during a superb breakaway attempt with Robin Boigs prime lap 5 they snapped up both primes before the merge happenedRadfords breakaway and storming attempt at victory will be a talking point for weeks toCome.Updates to follow but for now a big thank you toCommaisaires on the night Mr. Colleran & Mr. FinnNoel Marshall of Backballer.comIrish motor bike marshals, Clare civil defence, Sean Mcilroy lead car, Damien Roche com car, Neil Gilespie com car ( co race organiser ) Alan Dunlee broom/ rear carA huge thank you to the 20 marshals who gave up their time to support the race. Without you nothing is possible.A big mention must go to WestClare cycling club and Club Rorhaiochta Na sionnaine for all their support in coordinating the event.Thank you to Barry of IrishCyclingNews.com as always for his supportA big thank you to all the family members and friendsYours in sportStephan Teeing Lynch0879973313The post Michael Lynch Trophy & Melanie Lynch Trophy (M&M memorial) 2024 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.