The race took place on a still day, 2 April, with 32 riders.

Now, with six riders within four minutes of one another, the race is likely to be decided in the final time trial on Saturday.

The first race started in 1989 with approximately 25 riders.

He came in here about four years ago with two riders and bought a small spread.

Another, just behind, ran upon him, and the two rolled over together with their riders.

It was like that now with riders coming down the trail.

The race began with 198 riders divided into 22 teams of 9 men each.

The league was once again run over a 15-heat formula, with 7 riders per team.

Vance always seemed to have a great personal relationship with his riders.

From here, Steve saw that the trees were filled with riders.