The National TLI Road Race Championships took place on Sunday the 15th August. A fine day in Yorkshire, held at Boroughbridge on a 7.5 miles circuit. The first time ever in Yorkshire.
The race started with 4 groups. As the race went on, groups merged with other groups, which gave major headaches to the line judges.
Manx Viking Wheelers were well represented, as were Liverpool Mercury bringing along a large contingent.
There was an excellent junior catagory, with under 16 juvenile, Joshua Knights ( Royal London 360 ) doing well within the junior race. Some good rides were done by juniors Luke Simpson ( Leeds St. Christopher ) and Daniel Young ( Glendene cc) with Thomas Mazzone ( Manx Viking Wheelers ) getting the Gold.
In the Senior race, a Yorkshire win for Cottingham Coureurs Matthew Fenton, with 19 minute man Adam Duggleby ( i-ride.co.uk ) settling for 3rd.
18 year old Gabby Shaw ( Team Chevin/Bang&Olufsen ) took Gold in the under 40 ladies race. With Miriam Freemantle ( Team Tor 2000 ) winning the over 40 ladies race.
In the M1 race, Airedale had 2 riders on the podium. John Oldridge in 2nd and Hamish Robertshaw in 3rd, a first time for Airedale, with Robert Dooley ( Manx Viking Wheelers ) winning the Gold.
In the M2 race, Paul Bethell ( Team Elite/Paul Bethell Electrics ) took the Gold. Simon Bridge ( Leigh Premier RC ) finished 2nd with Howard Heighton ( Ferryhill Wheelers/Mountain High RT ) missing out on the placings, but he has been riding well all season in Time Trials.
Craig Anderson ( Blackhawkbikes.com ) took Gold in the Espoir group ( under 23's ).
In the A group race, Roy Sumner ( Port Sunlight Wheelers ) retained his title, winning in North Wales last year.
In the B race, a good ride by North Midlands TLI Regional secretary Rob Blackburn ( J.E.James RT ) who took the Bronze with Paul Stubbs (Ferryhill Wheelers/Mountain High RT ) winning Gold.
Alan Kemp ( Weaver Valley cc ) in the E race, a man who has been a revelation this season, winning almost all he has ridden, retained his title from last year.
Pete Matthews ( Liverpool Mercury/Dolan Cycles ) also retained his title in the F group.
In group G, local rider, Bryan Bliss (Ferryhill Wheelers/Mountain High RT ) had to settle for Silver to Ralph Waker (Macclesfiels Wheelers ) who has done quite well through out the country. This his 2nd win in Yorkshire in the last couple of months.
75 year old John Dowell (cc Portvence ) won the H group.
A big thank you to Airedale members and friends of Airedale for turning out to help. And to John Bethell, Nigel Harrop and Geoff Readman from the TLI for their invaluable help. All who did a magnificent job.
To view a selection of photographs of the race go to www.cyclingimages.co.uk or ring the photographer on:07968289238

Full results.
Seniors
1st. Matthew Fenton........................................Cottingham Coureurs
2nd. Steven Fidler............................................Team Elite
3rd. Adam Duggleby........................................i-ride.co.uk
M1
1st. Robert Dooley...........................................Manx Viking Wheelers
2nd John Oldridge...........................................Airedale Olympic cc
3rd. Hamish Robertshaw..................................Airedale Olympic cc
M2
1st. Paul Bethell................................................Team Elite/Paul Bethell Electrics
2nd. Simon Bridge............................................Leigh Premier RC
3rd. Marty Warren.............................................Manx Viking Wheelers
Espoir
1st. Craig Anderson...........................................Blackhawkbikes.com
2nd. Colum O'Shea...........................................Manx Viking Wheelers
Junior
1st. Thomas Mazzone........................................Manx Viking Wheelers
2nd. Daniel Young.............................................Glendene cc
3rd. Adam Johnson...........................................Manx Viking Wheelers
Juvenile
1st. Joshua Knights...........................................Royal London 360
Ladies  under 40
1st. Gabriella Shaw............................................Team Chevin/Bang&Olufsen
2nd. Laura Wasley.............................................Manx Viking Wheelers
Ladies over 40
1st. Miriam Freemantle......................................Team Tor 2000
2nd. Vicky Thomas............................................Liverpool Mercury/Dolan Cycles
A
1st. Roy Sumner................................................Port Sunlight Wheelers
2nd. Mark Mallender..........................................Rutland cc
3rd. Stephen Swales..........................................Private Member
B
1st. Paul Stubbs................................................Ferryhill Wheelers/Mountain High RT
2nd. John Davidson..........................................Hetton Hawks
3rd. Robert Blackburn.......................................J.E.James RT
C
1st. Keith Jones................................................Deeside Olympic
2nd. Phil Thomas..............................................Liverpool Mercury/Dolan Cycles
3rd. Robert Whitfield.........................................RWhitfieldHeating/Plumbing RT
D
1st. Steve Jolley................................................Bioracer RT
2nd.Joey Williams.............................................OnimpexBio Racer
3rd. Steve Horsey.............................................M1 Racing
E
1st. Alan Kemp.................................................Weaver Valley cc
2nd. Rob Stones................................................
3rd. David Maughan.........................................Middridge crt
F
1st. Pete Matthews...........................................Liverpool Mercury/Colan Cycles
2nd. Mark Thompson.......................................Weaver Valley cc
3rd. Clive Walmsley..........................................Birkenhead North End/The Bike Factory
G
1st. Ralph Walker.............................................Macclesfield Wheelers
2nd. Bryan Bliss...............................................Ferryhill Wheelers/Mountain High RT
H
1st. John Dowell..............................................cc Portvence.