Cycling: Northey in command at Viaduct

Mike Northey takes A Grade line honours from Nick Lovegrove in the latest race of the Summer criterium series. Photo / Mead Norton

Mike Northey took the A Grade honours in last night's fourth round of the summer criterium series at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

The Bici Vida rider edged out Nick Lovegrove (Subway Avanti), with Alex Ray 3rd.

Northey also won three of the five sprint laps with Lovegrove taking the other two. Northey is clear favourite to win the series cup as he stands 24 points ahead of fellow team member Patrick Bevin.

The Elite Women's race was won by Rosy McCall followed by Kate Mullarkey and Paula McCoy close behind.

Racing continues at the viaduct next Thursday evening.

RESULTS – BioSport City Criterium Series, Race 4

A Grade
1. Mike Northey (Orbea Bici Vida)
2. Nick Lovegrove (Subway Avanti)
3. Alex Ray (Bici Vida)

B Grade
1. Daniel Gate
2. Thomas Reynolds
3. Tom Irwin

C Grade
1. Hugo Bloor
2. Sam Brothers
3. Alec Cairney

Elite Women
1. Rosie McCall
2. Kate Mullarkey
3. Paula McCoy