by Fred Bamforth | Sep 24, 2019
The USA’s Chloe Dygert was too strong for the rest of the field as she powered to victory in the Elite Women’s Individual Time Trial, finishing in 42 minutes and 11.57 seconds, over a minute and a half faster than Anna van der Breggen of the Netherlands, with defending champion, Annemiek van Vleuten, also from the Netherlands, a further 20 seconds back.
The start time was pushed back by 40 minutes as the organisers endeavoured to make the course safe (the U23 men’s event earlier in the day had seen parts of the course near to flooding) and the start intervals were reduced to 60 seconds from 90 seconds to accommodate the delay.
Alena Amialiusik from Belarus was the early leader with a time of 45 minutes 29.13 seconds, which would be good enough for 9th eventually. She would remain in the lead until Dygert finished.
It was clear from the start that Dygert was going to be the rider to beat as she caught her minute rider, Lisa Brennauer of Germany (who would finish in 10th). She was the only rider to go under 20 minutes at the time check after 14.2km (which she did in 18:57.88), although the difference for the second split was around 21 seconds.
Van der Breggen would finish second for the fourth time, with Van Vleuten making up the podium, although both women conceded that to be beaten so emphatically made the disappointment slightly more bearable. One thing’s for sure, Dygert might consider coming to Europe more often (this event being her first in Europe) if today’s result is anything to go by.
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It’s always special to wear the rainbow stripes and I worked really hard for this. I had a concussion which forced me to miss last year’s Championships so I prepared specifically for this one and to win is really special.
Being here in Yorkshire is really cool and it’s a really neat place to be. I’ll enjoy this moment tonight but I’ll be competing in the road race on Saturday so it’ll be back to work tomorrow.
Women's Individual Time Trial World Champion, Team USA
UCI World Road Championships Women’s Individual Time Trial Press Conference with new world Champion Chloe Dygerts, Silver medal Anna van der Breggen and bronze medalist Annemiek van Vleuten. All content ©www.cyclingshorts.cc
It’s been an epic day today. The weather was miserable but the organisational team pulled together really well to sort the course out and they’ve all been brilliant. We obviously didn’t want to delay the women’s race but safety is our paramount concern during these Championships and we didn’t want to send riders out on an unsafe course. We were treated to some fantastic sport across both races and we’ve seen some amazing results.
I have to mention the crowds as well. Despite the conditions there were lots of people out banging the boards, making lots of noise and giving the riders a really warm welcome.
CEO, Yorkshire 2019
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by Fred Bamforth | Sep 24, 2019
Press Conference for U23’s Individual Time Trial – UCI World Road Championships. World Champion Mikkel Bjerg of Denmark, Ian Garrison, silver medal (USA), Brandon McNulty, Bronze (USA).
Writer - Chair of Road Work Group British North West Region & Team Manager Racing Chance Foundation
Fred has been with CyclingShorts.cc for 5 years attending and reporting on major cycling events; Tour de France, Tour de Yorkshire, World Track Championships, World Road Race Championships to name a few.
Active member of the Northern Cycling community since the 1980's. Team manager for the Racing Chance Foundation, a cycling charity to help women gain experience in cycle racing and progress their cycling careers.
Fred is Chair of Road Work Group for British North West Region.
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Anna Magrath founded CyclingShorts.cc in 2008 and invited some of her cycling friends; coaches, photographers, writers and pro cyclists of different disciplines to join her, bringing you all things cycling related. She has a passion for track and road cycling.
Over the years Anna has supported grass roots cycling events, riders and teams, all the way up to reporting from the top cycle races on the world calendar including; the Tour de France, Olympics, World Cups & World Championships.
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by Fred Bamforth | Sep 23, 2019
Antonio Tiberi of Italy wins the World Championship Junior Men’s Time Trial title despite a mechanical within the first 100m which forced a bike change.
Tiberi finished the 27.6km course in 38 minutes 28.25 seconds, with Dutch rider Enzo Leunse completing the course 7.79 seconds slower, with Germany’s Marco Brenner 12.62 seconds behind Tiberi. The three riders had set off relatively early in the day and their times proved to withstand the later riders. Strong rides from the last three riders on the road (Michel Hessman of Germany, Quinn Simmons of USA and Andrea Piccolo of Italy) were not enough to knock the three fastest riders out of the hot seat. Incidentally, the last three on the road finished in 5th, 4th and 6th respectively.
Tiberi not only had the bike change to contend with, but also had to overtake a rider in front, whom he caught coming into the finish straight on the first lap. He would later say that the first incident helped him to focus, which no doubt assisted him in pushing forward and gaining those extra seconds that would result in him winning the title.
Leo Hayter and Oscar Nilsson-Julien came home in a credible 8th and 9th out of a field of 63 starters.
Antonio Tiberi chats to the media after he takes the Rainbow Jersey in the Junior Men’s Individual Time Trial. After an eventful start to his championships, an emergency bike change set him back just beyond the starting ramp. All content ©Heather Bamforth | CyclingShorts.cc
I knew straight away that I’d snapped my chain but luckily I was able to roll to my team car and get a bike change. I thought at that point there was no chance I would win but I refocused and was surprised to find out later in the race that I was leading. That gave me huge motivation and I could not believe it when I had won.
Junior Men's Individual Time Trial World Champion, Team Italy
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by Fred Bamforth | Sep 23, 2019
Russian rider Aigul Gareeva wins the Junior Women’s World Time Trial Championships in a winning time of 22 minutes 16.23 seconds from Dutch rider Shirin van Anrooij and Britain’s Elynor Backstedt.
The early markers were set by Megan Jastrab of the USA then Leonie Bos of the Netherlands both of whom stayed within the podium positions for a considerable time, before they eventually finished in 9th and 6th place respectively.
Last year’s bronze medalist, Backstedt was last to start from the field of 50 riders, with Camilla Alessio from Italy and Gareeva expected to be the other major contenders whilst Van Anrooij was the Dutch hope, having shown excellent form as a first year Junior.
Gareeva was the fastest from the first checkpoint, where she led Backstedt by just 0.79 seconds after Backstedt had lost her back wheel on the wet corner just prior to the timing point. Gareeva continued to maintain the lead throughout although it looked like it was all in vain when she took the wrong turn prior to the finish line. But, with a calm head she turned around and was soon back on course, coming home in 22:16.23, knocking the leader at the time, Swedish champion, Wilma Olausson, off the top spot.
Gareeva seemed overwhelmed with the result but she later said that she wanted to get a result that would thank everyone for believing in her.
It was a hilly and technical circuit but I enjoyed every minute of it. I had a little wobble half-way around which lost me some seconds but thankfully I stayed on my bike. The crowds were absolutely incredible. I was the last rider down the start ramp and I could hear the fans cheering my name before I’d even started. That cheering didn’t stop then for my full ride and it certainly pushed me along. I am really happy with my bronze medal and it was an unbelievable experience.
Bronze Medal Winner, Team GB
I was on my absolute limit as I approached that last corner and was following the white stripes on the road instead of looking up at where I was going. It was an error on my part and I was so relieved when I was still able to win. It was a very emotional moment for me and am so proud to have my rainbow jersey.
Junior Women's Individual Time Trial World Champion, Team Russia
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Anna Magrath founded CyclingShorts.cc in 2008 and invited some of her cycling friends; coaches, photographers, writers and pro cyclists of different disciplines to join her, bringing you all things cycling related. She has a passion for track and road cycling.
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Active member of the Northern Cycling community since the 1980's. Team manager for the Racing Chance Foundation, a cycling charity to help women gain experience in cycle racing and progress their cycling careers.
Fred is Chair of Road Work Group for British North West Region.
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by Fred Bamforth | Jun 5, 2016
In our new series we look at our writers and friends favourite rides and routes around the UK and worldwide, first up is Fred Bamforth.
Oldham-Mottram-Glossop-Snake Pass- Strines-Holmfirth-Saddleworth Moor-Oldham
The Maxim ‘Quality not Quantity’ is often over used, but in cycling terms a good ride in hilly terrain can very quickly prove it….
Oldham is set within the foothills of the Pennines and over the years has been an amazing base for rides in the Saddleworth area, a hidden gem with a myriad of routes and styles of climbs that means you can never get bored.
In the modern era of cycling numbers matter so long climbs that offer ‘meters gained’ appeal to the climbers out there. One of my fave rides delivers in this respect, with long climbs, steep climbs and some amazing scenery.
Heading South-east from Oldham gentle undulations give way to the day’s first long climb from Stalybridge to Mottram Cutting, providing a great warm up for what is to come later. Within the cutting is a retaining wall where a ‘fossilised frog’ was found and is marked, so as you begin the gentle descent to Mottram village try to spot it on your left!
The road here goes downhill for a few miles, but in traffic, this means that once you’ve got towards Glossop following the A57 on the flat valley road the glory of hitting the base of the Snake pass is all the better. One of the classic northern climbs and a staple of the legendary old Tour of the Peak race the Snake delivers the challenge that its reputation has built over the decades.
What goes up must come down, and how! The twists and turns as you cross from Derbyshire into Yorkshire are what cyclists dream of and as you skirt the edge of Ladybower reservoir (of Dambusters fame) you begin to rise again before turning left onto Strines Moor. This next section of road gives a roller coaster reversing some of the route that le Tour de Yorkshire took. With steep descents and equally steep climbs, this is a test for you and your bike, good braking and swift gear changes are needed to ensure a smooth passage through this section.
Arriving at the A616 after this rural fairly quiet piece of road can be a shock as the next few miles heading North can be very busy with traffic, once past the Flouch roundabout and back into the lanes towards Holmfirth sees less vehicles and some splendid terrain.
After passing though Holmfirth and heading west on the A635 the climb over Saddleworth Moor beckons to its lofty height on the ‘Isle o’Skye’ road. This is usually a gritty head/cross wind fest but the sense of achievement of cresting the lip of the summit and dropping into Saddleworth towards Greenfield, and seeing the amazing view down the Chew Valley and over Dovestones Reservoir is something you will never tire of.
After some of the monster climbs the day has already thrown at you the mere couple of miles climbing out from Greenfield over Lydgate back towards Oldham on the A669 will not faze you, giving one last classic view over the Cheshire Plain and Manchester as you look down from this last big rise and the roll back in.
If you’ve got a favourite ride you’d like to share with us please get in touch.
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by Fred Bamforth | May 1, 2015
The 2015 Cheshire Classic Women’s Road Race Organised by Weaver Valley Cycling Club. Official race film by CyclingShorts.cc. Presented by Heather Bamforth.
Cheshire Classic Women’s Road Race 2015 Results
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Advanced Medical Solutions Team Prize – Pearl Izumi Sports Tours International
Your Sports Therapist Aggressive Rider – Sarah Storey (Pearl Izumi Sports Tours International)
| Position |
Name |
Team/Club |
Category |
| 1 |
Dame Sarah Storey |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
Elite |
| 2 |
Laura Trott |
Matrix Fitness |
Elite |
| 3 |
Alice Barnes |
Betch.NL-Superior-Brentjens MTB Racing Team |
3rd |
| 4 |
Emily Kay |
Team USN |
1st |
| 5 |
Katie Curtis |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
1st |
| 6 |
Louise Mahe |
IKON – Mazda |
1st |
| 7 |
Charline Joiner |
Team WNT |
1st |
| 8 |
Laura Greenhalgh |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| 9 |
Henrietta Colborne |
Bonito Squadra Corse |
2nd |
| 10 |
Emily Nelson |
Team USN |
2nd |
| 11 |
Nicola Juniper |
Team Giordana- Triton |
Elite |
| 12 |
Eve Dixon |
Team 22 |
1st |
| 13 |
Gabriella Shaw |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
Elite |
| 14 |
Jennifer George |
Les Filles Racing Team |
1st |
| 15 |
Natalie Grinczer |
Fusion RT Gearclub Bike Science |
2nd |
| 16 |
Helen Ralston |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| 17 |
Rose Osbourne |
Team WNT |
2nd |
| 18 |
Anna Christian |
Wiggle Honda |
2nd |
| 19 |
Susan Freeburn |
PMR@Toachim House |
2nd |
| 20 |
Ellie Campbell |
Fusion RT Gearclub Bike Science |
3rd |
| 21 |
Gabriella Leveridge |
Velosure Starley Primal |
2nd |
| 22 |
Jessie Walker |
Matrix Fitness |
1st |
| 23 |
Gemma Sargent |
Racing Chance Foundation |
2nd |
| 24 |
Bethany Taylor |
Bonito Squadra Corse |
2nd |
| 25 |
Kayleigh Brogan |
Aprire Bicycles/HSS Hire |
2nd |
| 26 |
Elizabeth-Jane Harris |
Army Cycling Union |
2nd |
| 27 |
Ella Hopkins |
IKON – Mazda |
3rd |
| 28 |
Nicole Oh |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| 29 |
Jennifer Hudson |
Fusion RT Gearclub Bike Science |
2nd |
| 30 |
Julie Erskine |
IKON – Mazda |
1st |
| 31 |
Rebecca Nixon |
Fusion RT Gearclub Bike Science |
2nd |
| 32 |
Gabriella Nordin |
GB Cycles.co.uk |
2nd |
| 33 |
Manon Lloyd |
Team USN |
1st |
| 34 |
Charlotte Broughton |
Corley Cycles – Drops RT |
2nd |
| 35 |
Chanel Mason |
Army Cycling Union |
2nd |
| 36 |
Rebecca Rimmington |
IKON – Mazda |
1st |
| 37 |
Rebecca Carter |
Team WNT |
2nd |
| 38 |
Annasley Park |
Team Giordana- Triton |
2nd |
| 39 |
Bethany Hayward |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
1st |
| 40 |
Amy Gornall |
Aprire Bicycles/HSS Hire |
2nd |
| 41 |
Louise Laker |
PMR@Toachim House |
2nd |
| 42 |
Josephine Gilbert |
Velosure Starley Primal |
2nd |
| 43 |
Vanessa Whitfield |
Team 22 |
2nd |
| 44 |
Frances White |
Team Jadan |
2nd |
| 45 |
Bethany Crumpton |
North West MTB Race Team |
3rd |
| 46 |
Hannah Payton |
Corley Cycles – Drops RT |
2nd |
| 47 |
Ciara Horne |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
2nd |
| 48 |
Lucy Shaw |
Matrix Fitness Development |
2nd |
| 49 |
Joanna Rowsell |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
Elite |
| 50 |
Penny Rowson |
Matrix Fitness |
2nd |
| 51 |
Katie Archibald |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
Elite |
| 52 |
Rebecca Womersley |
Corley Cycles – Drops RT |
2nd |
| 53 |
Joanne Blakeley |
Team 22 |
2nd |
| 54 |
Hannah Walker |
Team WNT |
Elite |
| 55 |
Lucy Harper |
Aprire Bicycles/HSS Hire |
2nd |
| 56 |
Helen McKay |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| 57 |
Pia De Quint |
|
|
| 58 |
Nicola Soden |
Carnac-Planet X |
2nd |
| 59 |
Elinor Thorogood |
Aprire Bicycles/HSS Hire |
3rd |
| 60 |
Ellie Coster |
Team USN |
2nd |
| 61 |
Melissa Brand |
IKON – Mazda |
2nd |
| 62 |
Nikola Butler |
Pearl Izumi Sports Tours Intl |
2nd |
| 63 |
Victoria Strila |
PMR@Toachim House |
2nd |
| 64 |
Lauren OBrien |
Team Giordana- Triton |
2nd |
| 65 |
Alexis Barnes |
PMR@Toachim House |
2nd |
| 66 |
Emily Attfield |
Velosure Starley Primal |
2nd |
| 67 |
Chloe Weller |
PMR@Toachim House |
2nd |
| 68 |
Rebecca Raybould |
Poole Whls CC |
2nd |
| 69 |
Sandra Mackay |
Carnac-Planet X |
2nd |
| 70 |
Ruth Taylor |
Manchester Whlrs Club |
2nd |
| 71 |
Emma Grant |
IKON – Mazda |
2nd |
| 72 |
Keira McVitty |
Team Giordana- Triton |
1st |
| 73 |
Sarah Rose |
Team 22 |
2nd |
| 74 |
Sam Burman |
Team WNT |
3rd |
| DNF |
Delia Beddis |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| DNF |
Karla Boddy |
IKON – Mazda |
1st |
| DNF |
Laura Cheesman |
Velosure Starley Primal |
2nd |
| DNF |
Tracy Corbett |
Les Filles Racing Team |
2nd |
| DNF |
Laura Massey |
IKON – Mazda |
Elite |
| DNF |
Brit Tate |
Team WNT |
1st |
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