Cycling: Haston and Croall win at Meadowbank

A mild and dry night ensured last night’s round of racing in the Meadowbank National Track League was the first to beat the weather for three weeks. City of Edinburgh cyclists  Bruce Croall and Louise  Haston took full advantage of the favourable conditions to extend their lead at the top of the men’s and women’s league tables.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jul 2012, 13:16 BST

Croall took top spot in the  15- lap scratch and Keirin where he edged out Gus Gillies (Bicycleworks), who had taken the honours in the handicap event.

However, Croall suffered a surprise defeat in the  25-lap scratch event when he was pipped on the line after a late charge by his team mate  Callum Watson.

Haston also chalked up a double with wins in the six-lap scratch and individual pursuit where she was pushed hard by youngster Lulu Bartlett (Edinburgh RC).

Overseeing the evening’s events was local commissaire David Menzies whose next  assignment will be at the Olympic Games in London.

He will be among the officials when the road race takes place on Saturday, and will also be involved at the Olympic Park Velodrome next week.