Thomas Simpson flew the flag for North Down in the Ecos 5, a 5 mile road race held in Ecos Park and Ballymena Showgrounds. Thomas was 39th and 3rd Junior in a pb of 30:42 minutes, a time well over 2 minutes quicker than a year ago. The race was won by Paddy Hamilton of Annadale in 24:51 from Jarlath Falls of Ballymena in 25:22