Matthew Bagshawe triumphed as fastest male from a highly competitive field at the Velo Club Long Eaton 10-mile time trial in Derbyshire on Sunday morning, with Susan Semple finishing as quickest female.

With the top five separated by just 30 seconds South Normanton CC rider Bagshawe set a time of 21-19 to see off closest rival Edward Rees (University of Nottingham CC) who clocked 21-23, while Team Bottrill’s Mark Bottrill was just six seconds further back in 21-29.

Fourth-placed Joseph Costello (Legato Racing Team) finished in 21-35, while Nick Hammond was also in contention with 21-49, in what proved to be a keenly contested time trial, with riders facing a chilly start temperature but also enjoying near-empty roads and very calm winds on what was not considered a fast day for the course.

In the women’s event, Legato Racing Team’s Susan Semple set 24-49 to win ahead of Congleton CC rider Gail Lowe who finished in 25-07, while the final podium spot went to Pamela Moore of Coalville Wheelers in 33-11.

The Eva Wells Trophy for fastest rider from promoting club Velo Club Long Eaton was claimed by William Hayes in 22-09, for sixth place overall.

This 10-mile event, run on the A10/19 course, starts on Derby Road in Etwall, and proceeds along the A50 to Foston Interchange where riders turn and retrace.

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Results:

Men:

1. Matthew Bagshawe (South Normanton CC)          21.19

2. Edward Rees (University of Nottingham CC)       21.23

3. Mark Bottrill (Team Bottrill)          21.29

4. Joseph Costello (Legato Racing Team)      21.35

5. Nick Hammond (Ilkeston Cycle Club)       21.49

6. William Hayes (Velo Club Long Eaton)    22.09

Women:

1. Susan Semple (Legato Racing Team)         24.49

2. Gail Lowe (Congleton CC – MyWindsock)           26.07

3. Pamela Moore (Coalville Wheelers)           33.11