Newton Aycliffe resident, Nigel Ould, has sensationally qualified for the Amateur World Cycling Championships, which will take place in Aalborg, Denmark, on 6th September 2015 over the lengthy distance of a 164km course.
Nigel qualified after taking part in the Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo, a 128km road race, where he finished 15th in his age group (55-59 year olds). Nigel was in the Royal Artillery for nine years and had a distinguished career, seeing action in the Falklands War. He has been a keen amateur cyclist for a number of years. He is also a Great Aycliffe & Middridge Partnership Forum member, and member of the Aycliffe Velo Cycling Club.
Brian Riley, GAMP Coordinator, said “On behalf of the local area I wish Nigel the very best of luck at the World Championships, I’m sure he’ll do a fantastic job flying the flag for Newton Aycliffe!”.
