Thanyapura athletes win big at World Travel Joy
PHUKET: It was a clean podium sweep for Thanyapura at the World Travel Joy East Coast Challenge in Ranong last weekend where their athletes won HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup in the 151 kilometer race.
Phuket’s former Tour de France cyclist Nick Gates triumphed in first place, followed shortly by four-time World Champion Chris McCormack. Clint Kimmins came in third place along with young star Amarni Gates in fifth.
This was the second annual World Travel Joy Challenge, which comprises a 151km and a 117km bike race that loops around Rayong and Chanthaburi.
