Cronshaw victorious in rain-soaked DoonHame opener

Tour DoonHame 2011

Easter may be late this year, but there was certainly no sign of summer weather in Dumfries. Whilst the rest of the country enjoyed warmth and sunshine, driving rain was the order of the day in western Scotland.

Heavy downpours opened up an hour before the race started, and lasted just long enough to see Matt Cronshaw (Team Raleigh) home as the race's winner. 

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