‘He was pretty much glued to my wheel’ – Lachlan Morton beat Giles Drake in a thrilling photo finish at the 3-Peaks Cyclo-cross race
It was third time lucky for the Australian EF Education-EasyPost rider in Britain’s toughest cyclo-cross race
Lachlan Morton secured victory in the 3-Peaks Cyclo-cross race for the third time, narrowly edging out Giles Drake by a mere fraction. The intense finish at the event, not seen in over 60 years, showcased the fierce competition. Last year, Lachlan was second, holding second place this time as well, until the final sprint. Two-time winner Drake maintained a lead throughout the technical race in the Yorkshire Dales, with at least 6km deemed unridable, demanding exceptional running skills.
Upon crossing the finish line, Drake revealed that Morton consistently paced his running, never allowing Morton to fall behind. Drake attributed his loss to Morton's strategic pacing and positioning. Isla Short also won the women's race in her debut, setting a new women's course record.
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