First win in France

Wednesday 18th May 2011, 2:29PM BST.

James McLaughlin stretchs his arms wide in celebration of winning his first French road race.

SARNIAN James McLaughlin has claimed his maiden victory in France.

A fantastic ride saw him cross the line first on Saturday at the Trophy-Aven Moros, much to his delight.

‘It was a great race and it’s awesome to have got my first win in France,’ McLaughlin said.

A field of 80 lined up on the start line for a race of 22 laps around a 4.5 km circuit.

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