Kevin Loundes won the opening round of the Manx Gas Challenge beating Lloyd Taggart by 31 seconds

Steve Partington captured the large field on the start line and a good part of it just after commencement. Winner Kevin Loundes was already in the lead (centre of the photo with yellow and back shoes).

CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION (including provisional results from David Griffiths)

CROSS COUNTRY FORUM (also including provisional results)

MIKE GARRETT’S CROSS COUNTRY BLOG

Stan Hall was captured much of the action. Tom Richmond, who finished second in the short course event is seen clearing one of the four river crossings per lap. The men completed six laps, the women four laps and the short course event was two laps. – see Stans photos here Two more of Stan’s photos have been added below: Jackie Lee (226) won on her debut in the Manx Gas Cross Country League with Gail Griffiths (224) in the runner up slot.