National Trophy round 1: Abergavenny

The North West riders didn’t all get things their own way in round 1 of this year’s National Trophy series yesterday in Abergavenny.

Paul Oldham (Hope Factory Racing) had to settle for second place in the main event with last year’s event, whilst Barnoldswick’s Ian Wilkinson (SIS Trek) and series third placer Rob Jebb (Wheelbase/Gore Bike Wear) came in 5th and 8th respectively.

In the women’s event, Sue Clarke (SIS Trek) finished 5th, whilst Roy Hunt was in his expected 1st place in the over 50s.

Only Martin Woffenden (Sport City Velo) came from the NW to the junior event and fought his way through the field after a poor start to take 11th spot.