THE newly-formed and nearly all-Irish Miami Celtics team kick-started their 2018 Global Champions League season in style when taking victory in the first leg of the GCL in Mexico City last week.

Tipperary’s Denis Lynch and the under-25 rider, Galway’s Michael Duffy started for the team on this occasion and two stunning clear rounds on the second day when the pressure was on saw the pairing come out on top.