David Brearley proved fastest at the 91st Andy Wilson Memorial 50-mile time trial, promoted by Yorkshire Federation in North Yorkshire on Saturday, while Helen Goldthorpe finished as quickest female.

ADDFORM-Vive Le Velo’s Brearley finished in 1:50-45 and will now hold the Andy Wilson Memorial Trophy for one year, to be presented at the Federation Annual Luncheon in February 2024.

On a day when 11 riders withdrew due to poor conditions, Aidan Adams secured second place in 1:54-56 while Vector Racing rider Graham Crammond sealed the final podium spot in 1:55-01.

In taking the trophy, Brearley has his second win of the season and first since success in his maiden race of the campaign at the City RC (Hull) two-up time trial, as well as his first-ever solo time trial success.

Brearley’s previous best individual result this season came at the Sowerby Sunday Club 10-mile time trial on June 18, where he secured third spot.

In the women’s event, Otley CC rider Goldthorpe finished clear of the field in 2:16-10, while Gretchen Zoeller (VTTA Yorkshire) managed 2:25-26 to take the runners-up spot.

Severe weather saw a third of entrants withdraw before the start, with several heavy downpours in the hours before the start and a strong breeze on the course making conditions tricky, although riders generally avoided the rain.

This 50-mile event, run on the V151 course, sees riders complete a route from Walshford to Boroughbridge three times.

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Results:

Men:

1. David Brearley (ADDFORM Vive Le Velo)            1:50.45

2. Aidan Adams (Harrogate Nova)             1:54.56

3. Graham Crammond (Vector Racing)     1:55.01

4. Stuart Henderson (Team Bottrill)           1:53.50

5. Sean Sanders (Drighlington BC)              2:01.52

6. Stuart Little (Leeds & Bradford Tri Club)             2:02.54

Women:

1. Helen Goldthorpe (Otley CC)  2:16.10

2. Gretchen Zoeller (VTTA Yorkshire)        2:25.26