World Madison champion Isaac Galvez (Caisse d’Epargne) died after an overnight fall during the Ghent six-day, the Belga news agency reported Sunday.

Galvez, who has been a professional since 2000, died while being transported to a local hospital.

An initial diagnosis suggests the cause of death was from an internal hemorrhage, however complete details will not be available until a full autopsy is completed on Sunday.

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Mud Master Ferguson Three In A Row
Report by Andy Potts.
Results from Davy Ross

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson notched up his hat trick of wins with victory in Team Madigans weather ravaged cyclo cross event at Woodburn Forest. For once the weather forecast was right, gusting winds accompanied by heavy rain and sleet. It should be said that this Woodburn course was not the perfect venue for a cyclo cross event, however in the week leading up to the race the organisers had to make a number of changes due to pressure from various governing bodies. Conditions during racing proved tortuous as the riders had to contend with driving wind and rain, as well as the mud filled forest sections.

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson notched up his hat trick of wins with victory in Team Madigans weather ravaged cyclo cross event at Woodburn Forest. For once the weather forecast was right, gusting winds accompanied by heavy rain and sleet. It should be said that this Woodburn course was not the perfect venue for a cyclo cross event, however in the week leading up to the race the organisers had to make a number of changes due to pressure from various governing bodies.

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By John Wilcockson
VeloNews Editorial Director

VeloNews.com — Not since “Breaking Away” (1979) has there been a true bike-racing film to hit the big screen - unless we include the animated “Les Triplettes de Belleville” (2003). The long wait maybe worthwhile because Variety magazine announced Wednesday that MGM has bought worldwide distribution rights to the Graeme Obree biopic “The Flying Scotsman.” It will debut at U.S. theatres on December 29.

The new movie is based on the autobiography of Obree, the eccentric Scottish amateur cyclist who astounded the cycling world in 1993 by breaking Francesco Moser’s world hour record. Obree cooperated fully in the making of the film, and he even acts as a stand-in for himself in some of the racing scenes for lead actor Jonny Lee Miller. Miller, the star of cult movie “Trainspotting” (1996), was married to Angelina Jolie for four years after they both starred in “Hackers” (1995).

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Sundays Cyclo Cross promoted by Team Madigan was to have taken place at a new venue.  However due to circumstances beyond their control they have had to move back to the original venue, Woodburn Forest, race details are as follows:

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 Lewis Ferguson inflicted a rare defeat on multiple cross champion Robin Seymour at Castle Park today. The two riders rode together for much of the race with any attacks being countered or thwarted by mechanical or technical troubles (falling off, in other words). Lewis got the decisive gap with about two laps to go and managed to hold it until the finish despite a major effort by Robin. Ray Brownfield continues an impressive comeback with a comfortable third and could be a serious contender for medals at the championships. (Just hope you don’t retire again Ray!).

Photos should be up by tonight, with a bonus of some video!!!, if Ricky pulls his finger out.

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For full report by Andy Potts including results follow the link below.

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Report by Andy Potts

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson swept to victory at the Dromara CC promoted Cyclo Cross event, held today in the splendid surroundings of the Island Centre in Lisburn. The race attracted an entry of 70 riders, surely a record for an Ulster Cyclo Cross event, with the field having a fine mixture of road, cross country and downhill riders.

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The third cyclo cross event of the season takes place this Sunday, 5th November, at Island Centre in Lisburn County Antrim, promoted by Dromara Cycling Club. This will be the 2nd year the race will be held on this highly acclaimed course. Dromara would like to thank Lisburn City Council for their support and The Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure for granting us permission to us the Lagan Towpath.

The cyclo cross season got off to a great start with excellent support both at Lurgan Park and at Larne.. Hopefully Sundays race will bring another good entry, especially as the race will take place on this excellent course which has everything from long, fast straights,steps, a section through woodland and a wide grass section. The weather promises to be cool by fair, so come along and enjoy the craic.

Sign on will be from 10.00 am at Lisburn Island Centre, with racing starting as usual at 12 Noon, with the Youth events, U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-16. Senior racing starts at 1pm with all classes including Mountain Bikes catered for.

Directions to the course are as follows. Coming from the A1 (south) take the M1 towards Belfast . Exit at the next junction(6) Take the road to lisburn, turn right at the first set of lights beside the Texaco and then first left. Follow road to right. The Island Centre and River Lagan are in front of you, with ample car parking for all. The Venue will be signposted from the Saintfield Road Roundabout, [Junction 6 of the M1].

Further details can be obtained by contacting race organiser, Trevor Annett on 07714 382158, email dromaracc@audanet.com or for map etc, look on the dromara website www.dromaracc.co.uk

Cyclingnews.com — Italian Bibi Ballandi is directing a fictional film based on the life of Marco Pantani, winner of the 1998 Giro d’Italia and Tour de France, who passed away on February 14, 2004. Il Pirata-l’orgoglio ritrovato will star Rolando Ravello as Marco Pantani and will be aired on Italian television this spring.

Filming was underway the this last week in Pantani’s hometown of Cesenatico, where Ballandi was working with his film crew to reproduce the “Pantani Day,” from eight years ago, on August 12th, when Marco Pantani was celebrated after returning from winning the Tour de France. Ravello, dressed in street clothes to resemble Il Pirata, was surrounded by yellow and pink-clad fans for the scene.

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