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Scottish Cycling Super 6 2009 – Round 5, Aberdeen

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Endura’s Gary Hand took the July edition of the Scottish Cycling Super 6 2009 over 66 miles at a scorching Aberdeen on Saturday, beating Robin Wilkins from Stirling into second and Craig Adams from Falkirk into third with East of Scotland ‘old dog’ Andy Matheson grabbing fourth.

It looked as if Hand had missed the boat with a race long break two minutes clear and a lethargic bunch reluctant to chase.

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Gary Hand.

But as Series leader he took the job on, along with Phil Brown, bridging up to the five leaders and running out winner.

Scottish Cycling Super 6 2009
Veteran Andy Mathieson rode a great race today.
Scottish Cycling Super 6 2009
Phil Brown.

Phil Brown explained;

“Gary and I attacked because it was clear that the bunch weren’t going to bring the break back, it took twenty miles of two-up time trialling — it was tough!”

Brown finished fifth, unlucky to collect a puncture in the last two miles and finishing on a soft front tyre.

Gary Hand told a similar story;

“We had Gordon Murdoch up there in the break; David Lines and I were covering for him, but I decided that I had to get across once I realised that the bunch wasn’t interested in chasing.

“It was nice to win with the Series leader’s jersey on my back.

“I’m off down to Blackpool tonight for the Premier, tomorrow — but I’m not there for myself — I’m there for James McCallum and Evan Oliphant.”

Endura continue their dominance then, with everyone wondering who can beat Oliphant in next month’s National Champs.

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Ed Hood
Ed was involved in cycling for over 50 years. In that time he was a successful time triallist, a team manager and a sponsor of several teams and clubs. He was also a respected and successful coach and during the winter months often worked in the cabins at the Six Days for some of the world's top riders. Ed was a highly respected journalist, his tales of chasing the Giro, Tour, Vuelta, Classics and World Championships - and his much-loved winter Six Days - are legendary, never the same twice, they gave our site an edge other cycling media could never duplicate or challenge. Sadly Ed passed away in January 2025, two years after suffering a devastating stroke.

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