A HUNDRED riders took part in Bolton MTB's first event of the year at Leverhulme Park.

Paul Lally got the day off to a good start for Bolton by winning the 12/13 year youth category from Mark Smith. Neil Prentice won the 14/15 youth category by a convincing five minute margin.

In the sports category Jason Wiltshire was second, Richard Barratt fourth, Ian McInnes 12th, Stewart Partington 15th and James McNally 20th. In the juniors Philip Sloane was sixth.

Esteban Arrona won the masters category with Paul Harthern finishing third.

Experts riders Matt Holstead followed up his win the previous week at a local downhill event with an impressive victory.

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