Chris heads for America!

Friday, April 6, 2012
Ballymena Road Club - Chain Reaction Cycles- rider Chris Beattie, from Ballymoney, heads Stateside to compete in the New York Grand Fondo starting in Manhattan on May 20th.

The prestigious event with a $100,000 prize fund attracts racers from all over the globe for the 104 mile event which includes 8500 feet of climbing! Chris will be hoping to place in the King of the Hills competition which will be fought out over four timed climbs, as well as a strong placing in the 18-39 age group.

Chris is no stranger to tackling the big climbs in the USA having spent a lot of time training in Californian Mountains in recent years, which will be of benefit in NY State when racing up Big Bear Mountain! Watch out for full event report and details of Chris's other upcoming challenges for 2012. Anyone who can give Chris any assistance please contact him at christopherbeattie1000@gmail. com