Green takes second in front of large crowd
As part of the event, a junior men’s National Trophy support race was held ahead of the professional mens and women’s races in front of the growing crowd of thousands.
Among those taking part was Matlock CC rider Arthur Green, who had his best ride to date in finishing second behind American rider Gavin Haley and ahead of fellow Derbyshire rider and National Junior champion Tom Craig in third.
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Hide AdAlthough having a great start, Green didn’t have an easy race, crashing early on the first treacherous banked corner which saw many riders struggling to stay upright.
However, Green stuck to his task on the technical course and rode strongly through the field in front of him to a clear second place, 30 seconds back from Haley.
Later the large crowds were treated to cyclocross racing at its finest with Belgian national champion Sanne Cant taking the victory in the elite women’s race while Derbyshire rider Nikki Harris took third riding for her Telenet Fidea team.
In the men’s race Belgian Kevin Pauwels secured the victory ahead of Klaus Vantornout.
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Hide AdSunday saw the remaining national Trophy series races take place using the same course as the previous day.
In the U14 girls race, Dales star Ellie Smith (Fossa Racing) continued her fine form this season to take the win which moved her to within four points of the overall series lead.
Meanwhile in the over 50 Veterans race, Zepnat rider Tim Gould took third place which moves him up to third in the overall series with forthcoming races at Bradford and Derby to complete the series
This coming Sunday, attention turns to RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire where local riders will be competing in the Midlands Area Cyclo-cross Championships.