This was the final day of the Games. Rain bucketed down for
much of the time, but it did not deter the 139 cyclists who set off at the
start of the Men’s Cycle Road Race. Inevitably the rain and strong wind had an
effect causing riders to be cautious when taking bends and where water lodged
on the ground.
Geraint Thomas crossed the finish line to earn a gold medal
for himself and for Wales – a first time for a Welshman in the history of the
Games in a cycling event. Geraint had a good lead over his closest rivals, Jack Bauer from New
Zealand who pipped Scott Thwaites in a sprint finish for silver and bronze.
Thomas very nearly lost his chance of gaining gold because of a temporary halt
on account of a puncture requiring a wheel replacement which was agonisingly
slow.
Links
Commonwealth Games: day 10 and 11 in pics
Cycling Road Map
Commonwealth Games: City Centre Route for Cycling Road Races
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