
Stage One action with John Tanner, Kevin Dawson and Jamie Norfolk heading a chase group in pursuit of the break containing stage winner Mark Cavendish. (Picture © David Urquhart) |

Malcolm Elliott wins Stage Three in Minnigaff having come off the wheel of his King of the Mountains team mate Julian Winn. Steve Cummings (obscured) has to settle for third. (Picture © David Urquhart) |

Ailsa Craig looms large in the background as the peloton speeds out of Old Dailly in the opening miles of Stage Four. (Picture © Steven Williamson) |

Race Leader Julian Winn goes clear of his breakaway companions to clinch the King of the Mountains competition on the Stage Four ascent of Nick o' the Balloch. (Picture © Steven Williamson) |

Malcolm Elliott and Steve Cummings tackle 'The Nick' on Stage Four with the South Carrick hills providing the backdrop. (Picture © David Urquhart) |

Elliott edges Steve Cummings for the Stage Four victory and the time bonus which sees him take the overall honours from team mate Julian Winn. (Picture © Steven Williamson) |

Not bad for a veteran! The final podium with, from left, 3rd overall Steve Cummings, race winner Malcolm Elliott, 2nd overall and King of the Mountains Winner Julian Winn. (Picture © Steven Williamson) |

Another jersey for the collection. Malcolm Elliott shows off his winner's 'maillot jaune' at the conclusion of the 35th Girvan Cycle Race. (Picture © David Urquhart) |