
Christian Wins Points and Mountains!August 2008: Isle of Man rider Mark Christian has claimed the Mountains and Points Jersey in the Tour of Wales after some fantastic riding in the Welsh Valleys, Christian headed the formidable Dolan supported IoM team to yet more success on their way to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Deli, India more........ Kennaugh Takes White JerseyJuly 2008: Yesterday was another great day for the Isle of Man at the Martin Donnelly Junior Tour when first year Junior Tim Kennaugh formed part of a breakaway that stayed away for the majority of the race, earning the youngster the White Jersey for his efforts, whereas his team-mate Mark Christain remains in Green more........ Whorrall wins Tom Simpson MemorialJune 2008: Isle of Man rider Chris Whorrall has stormed to victory in the Tom Simpson Memorial on his Dolan Hercules SE, afterwards Whorrall commented: "This is my first win of the year and I am really happy, I needed the win to prove I am good as this is my first year as a junior. The wind made it doubly hard to race all the way round as there was only one section where there was a tailwind, but I couldn’t have done it without my team mates Tim Kennaugh and Tom Black helped me with a lead out at the end of the race" more........ | Mark Christian Going StrongJuly 2008: Mark had the distinction of leading the stage and was eyeing up the prospect of wearing the distinctive yellow jersey of race leader for the best part of the evening, but like everybody else who were keeping close tabs on the timings, ‘it isn’t over’ until the final cyclist in the test crossed the finishing line. So Mark’s aspirations were finally dashed and that he would have to wait for another day in the sun if he is to wear the jersey more........ Dolan and Isle of Man Win in IrelandMay 2008: American rider Ken Hanson galloped to success on day one of the FBD Insurance Rás in Ballinamore, Ireland, winning the bunch sprint to the line and taking the first yellow jersey. The criterium specialist normally competes with the BMC racing team but is guesting with the Isle of Man Microgaming Dolan squad for the 2.2-ranked Irish event more........
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