Tom Williams (Thriva-SRCT) put in himself in pole position on the first two days of the Clive Tiley Memorial stage race, winning both stages to top the general classification by just one second from Ben Pease (Moonglu RT).
Report
Stage 1
The opening stage of the Clive Tiley Memorial race was a 13.2km road bike time trial that took place at the Odd Down Cycling Circuit near Bath on Friday.
Tom Williams (Thriva-SRCT) made the best possible start to take the win. The under-23 rider completed the course in an impressive 17 minutes and 24 seconds, securing the top position with a display of both raw power and refined technique.
Closely trailing Williams was Ben Pease of the Moonglu Race Team. Pease matched Williams’ pace almost to the second, finishing with the same recorded time of 17 minutes and 24 seconds, leaving the general classification race finely poised.
Gabe Dellar (StolenGoat RT) rounded out the top three. Dellar crossed the finish line just seven seconds behind the leaders. His final time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds placed him well within striking distance of the top spot with two stages remaining.
Stage 2
Tom Williams continued his impressive form in the Clive Tiley Memorial Stage Race by clinching victory in Stage 2, known as the Sprinters’ Stage. The stage, held on the Rifleman’s Road Course atop the Mendip Hills near Priddy, was a relatively flat affair.
The race was punctuated by multiple breakaway attempts, most notably a group of six riders who managed to stay ahead for a significant portion of the race. This group, containing Sam Walsham (Beeston Cycling Club) as the only significant general classification threat, was eventually reeled back in with 40 minutes remaining, setting the stage for the final decisive moves.
With three laps to go three riders got away before race leader Williams, Dellar, Pease others bridged across, forming a breakaway group of key rivals, including Williams, Dellar, Walsham, Pease, Samuel Nisbet (Reflex Racing), Jonny Britton (Moonglu RT), Callum Salisbury (The Cycling Academy), Chris McNamara (Sigma Sports RT) and Cameron Orr (Wilier Triestina Pirelli Factory Team). This group managed to establish a substantial lead over the peloton.
As the race reached its climax, Dellar made a bold move with one kilometre to go, attempting to secure a solo victory. However, his attack was neutralised with 300 metres remaining, leaving him to hold on for a commendable fifth place.
Williams’ sprinting strength shone through in the final metres, allowing him to take the win from the reduced breakaway group. Walsham finished second, with Pease in third. Despite Dellar’s efforts and a day of intense racing, the top three positions in the general classification remained unchanged, with Williams leading. Pease is one second back with Dellar in third, eight seconds adrift.
“With such a flat course and us top three all being strong, it was just three hours of marking each other out of the race,” Dellar explained to The British Continental after the race.
“With three laps to go a group of three went up the road and then when I reached the short climb I went full gas and got a gap on my own before being joined by a few others including Gabe Dellar and Ben Pease a few moments later,” stage winner William explained. “We got across to the three up the road making a group of nine and stayed away for a nine-man sprint. I had good legs and won the sprint meaning I won the first two stages. But after a close TT it’s all still to play for.”
The final stage takes place on the same circuit as stage 2.
Tom Williams (Thriva-SRCT) put in himself in pole position on the first two days of the Clive Tiley Memorial stage race, winning both stages to top the general classification by just one second from Ben Pease (Moonglu RT).
Report
Stage 1
The opening stage of the Clive Tiley Memorial race was a 13.2km road bike time trial that took place at the Odd Down Cycling Circuit near Bath on Friday.
Tom Williams (Thriva-SRCT) made the best possible start to take the win. The under-23 rider completed the course in an impressive 17 minutes and 24 seconds, securing the top position with a display of both raw power and refined technique.
Closely trailing Williams was Ben Pease of the Moonglu Race Team. Pease matched Williams’ pace almost to the second, finishing with the same recorded time of 17 minutes and 24 seconds, leaving the general classification race finely poised.
Gabe Dellar (StolenGoat RT) rounded out the top three. Dellar crossed the finish line just seven seconds behind the leaders. His final time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds placed him well within striking distance of the top spot with two stages remaining.
Stage 2
Tom Williams continued his impressive form in the Clive Tiley Memorial Stage Race by clinching victory in Stage 2, known as the Sprinters’ Stage. The stage, held on the Rifleman’s Road Course atop the Mendip Hills near Priddy, was a relatively flat affair.
The race was punctuated by multiple breakaway attempts, most notably a group of six riders who managed to stay ahead for a significant portion of the race. This group, containing Sam Walsham (Beeston Cycling Club) as the only significant general classification threat, was eventually reeled back in with 40 minutes remaining, setting the stage for the final decisive moves.
With three laps to go three riders got away before race leader Williams, Dellar, Pease others bridged across, forming a breakaway group of key rivals, including Williams, Dellar, Walsham, Pease, Samuel Nisbet (Reflex Racing), Jonny Britton (Moonglu RT), Callum Salisbury (The Cycling Academy), Chris McNamara (Sigma Sports RT) and Cameron Orr (Wilier Triestina Pirelli Factory Team). This group managed to establish a substantial lead over the peloton.
As the race reached its climax, Dellar made a bold move with one kilometre to go, attempting to secure a solo victory. However, his attack was neutralised with 300 metres remaining, leaving him to hold on for a commendable fifth place.
Williams’ sprinting strength shone through in the final metres, allowing him to take the win from the reduced breakaway group. Walsham finished second, with Pease in third. Despite Dellar’s efforts and a day of intense racing, the top three positions in the general classification remained unchanged, with Williams leading. Pease is one second back with Dellar in third, eight seconds adrift.
“With such a flat course and us top three all being strong, it was just three hours of marking each other out of the race,” Dellar explained to The British Continental after the race.
“With three laps to go a group of three went up the road and then when I reached the short climb I went full gas and got a gap on my own before being joined by a few others including Gabe Dellar and Ben Pease a few moments later,” stage winner William explained. “We got across to the three up the road making a group of nine and stayed away for a nine-man sprint. I had good legs and won the sprint meaning I won the first two stages. But after a close TT it’s all still to play for.”
The final stage takes place on the same circuit as stage 2.
Results
Stage 1
Stage 2
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