Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:31pm
Cyclists compete in Wilmington Grand Prix
Updated Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:38pm
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| WDEL's Tom Lehman reports |
Cyclists from around the world competed at a major race in downtown Wilmington this weekend...
WDEL's Tom Lehman has the story...
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It might not have been the Tour de France, but the Wilmington Grand Prix challenged cyclists with sharp turns, tight corners and steep hills on Saturday afternoon.
The 35 lap race took place on a mile figure-eight loop that started near the Grand on North Market Street.
Race director Randy Inglis says the course is difficult to endure-- even for the most experienced cyclists.
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Demis Aleman, a 24-year old cyclist from Argentina took home first-place honors at the event.
He said overcoming tough competition from other racers made the win meaningful for both himself and his teammates.
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Aleman beat Australian cyclist Hilton Clarke and Canadian rider Ben Chaddock, who finished in second and third respectively.
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