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For a start of the season handicap road race on a small island with only 80,000 inhabitants . A TDF stage winner and ex world RR champion , an Olympic gold medalist , a top MGP rider who was on the podium last time out , the current British MTB marathon champion and many other professionals and ex professionals . https://my4.raceresult.com/120430/participants?lang=en#0_23C00E
If it gets taxing I expect they'll scratch.
...a small island with only 80,000 inhabitants...
The IoM has had a very successful youth coaching system going for years. I remember competing at the IoM Cycling Week in the 90s and watching one of the junior events. They had hordes of wee kids pedalling their legs off. It was inspiring to see, and they have obviously reaped the benefits in the current generation. I also see Andy Roche, who was racing back then, is still riding and on the start list!
Who won ?