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Wiejak and Powell victorious in Barrow Central Wh TT
David Powell was fastest male at the Barrow Central Wheelers 20.2-mile time trial in Cumbria on Sunday morning, while Christina Wiejak was quickest woman.
Horwich Cycling Club’s Powell dominated the field to finish almost five minutes off closest rival Richard Morgan with the promoting club rider second in 56-36, while his team-mate Edward Quick secured third in 57-27.
CTT News - FEATURE: Inspirational Hetherington fights back to take National glory
When Ben Hetherington was left in an induced coma with life-threatening injuries after a serious road traffic accident while competing in a time trial in 2019, there were fears he may never walk again.
But barely three years later the 27-year-old rode to an astonishing victory as the first ever Paracycling National Champion at Thruxton Motor Circuit on October 9.
For Ben, the journey from rehabilitation to time trial triumph has been fuelled by a natural desire to prove people wrong.
He said:
CTT News - FEATURE: Paracycling boosted by first National Championships
After an encouraging maiden Paracycling National Championships, event organisers are optimistic the success of the title race can herald increased opportunities for paracyclists across the UK.
The inaugural championships were held as part of the National Closed Circuit Championship at Thruxton Motor Circuit on October 9, with Ben Hetherington emerging as the first ever champion from a field of six riders.
Why 34-year-old EFL striker Brett Pitman dropped from newly promoted Bristol Rovers to ninth-tier Portchester
During his career, Brett Pitman has won League Two, League One and the Championship with Bournemouth, and has played for clubs such as Bristol City, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth and Swindon Town.
However, in the summer of 2022, the 34-year-old made a drastic drop down the England pyramid, from newly promoted League One club Bristol Rovers to ninth-tier Portchester.
The former EFL stalwart experienced a blistering start to life at the Wessex League Premier Division club, scoring 28 goals in his fir
McDermott and Turner win VTTA Surrey/Sussex 10
Colin McDermott and Sally Turner were fastest male and female respectively at a freezing cold VTTA Surrey/Sussex 10-mile time trial on Sunday morning.
Fastest rider in the men’s event was Festival Road Club’s McDermott in a time of 21-44, ahead of Nik Allen from Team TMC, who was six seconds back in 21-51 – just one second in front of third-placed George Welfare (Eastbourne Rovers CC).
CTT News - FEATURE: Evans pair climb their last
As Dan Evans crested the Old Horseshoe Pass for the final time in a competitive event, the two-time former national hill climb champion may have afforded himself a smile.
While his 16th-place finish at the National Hill Climb Championships in Denbighshire on October 30 perhaps does not do justice to a storied career, the Welshman can reflect on 13 years of sustained success at the top level of the sport.
Bournemouth 0-0 Middlesbrough: Chris Wilder's side held to stalemate
Bournemouth’s hopes of automatic promotion from the Championship suffered another setback after being held to a draw at home to Middlesbrough.
Jefferson Lerma rattled the bar for the hosts and Boro were denied a strong penalty claim when Isaiah Jones’ shot struck Nathaniel Phillips’ hand, but neither side could find a decisive breakthrough.
Chippenham victories for Marsh and Newbould
Sian Marsh and Josh Newbould took the honours as fastest female and male respectively in cold but clear conditions at Chippenham and District Wheelers 10 on Sunday morning.
Team Boompods rider Marsh completed the course in 24-22 to win the Sheila Wiseman trophy for first-placed woman, ultimately finishing just 24 seconds outside the women’s course record set by Jo Buckland (FTP Racing) in 2021.
In the men’s event 22-year-old Newbould, riding for Banbury Star Cyclists’ Club, set a time of 21-27
Stuart and Bideau victorious at Rossendale RC Hilly
Sammie Stuart and Richard Bideau were fastest female and male riders respectively as the Rossendale RC Bolton by Bowland Hilly on Saturday afternoon.
Fifty-one-year-old Bideau, from Pendle Forest CC, finished the course in 24-05 to take overall victory ahead of Giant-Kendal-Sidas.uk rider Chris Booth who recorded a time of 24-46, while Booth’s team-mate Richard Bickley was 20 seconds further back in third.
Stevenage 0-4 Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers continued their push for the League Two play-offs as they made it back-to-back wins with an emphatic victory at struggling Stevenage.
Rovers are now five points from the play-off places in 11th place with games in hand on many of the teams above them, while Stevenage sit 19th after five winless games.
Bournemouth 3-0 Cardiff: Christie, Solanke and Lerma score
Bournemouth strengthened their grip on the Championship summit with a dominant victory at home to 10-man Cardiff.
Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke and Jefferson Lerma struck to secure a second-consecutive triumph - after a six-game winless run - and move the Cherries four points clear having played two matches more than second-placed Fulham.
In contrast, Cardiff - playing their first game in 19 days following Covid-enforced postponements - are 20th and remain three points above the drop zone.
Mowbray wouldn't stop Diaz from moving to a Premier League side
Tony Mowbray admitted Blackburn may not be able to keep hold of star striker Ben Brereton Diaz if a Premier League suitor comes calling in January.
The 22-year-old has hit 17 goals this season to help Rovers up to fourth in the Championship, and played a major part in an impressive 2-0 win at Bournemouth.
The Chile international reacted fastest when Mark Travers saved Darragh Lenihan’s header, turning the ball on to the bar then in via Ben Pearson’s face.
Bournemouth 0-2 Blackburn: Scott Parker's promotion hopes suffer blow
Bournemouth’s promotion hopes suffered another blow as they slumped to defeat against Blackburn at the Vitality Stadium.
A first-half own-goal from Ben Pearson, deflecting in Brereton Diaz’s shot, and Jan Paul van Hecke’s second-half header, were enough for Rovers to claim a fourth straight victory and move four points behind their opponents in the table.
Indeed, the Lancashire club are now unbeaten in six and have not lost since their 7-0 hammering at the hands of Fulham on November 3.
Scott Parker praises Leif Davis for his role in Bournemouth's win
Scott Parker heaped praise on ‘animal’ Leif Davis after the youngster stepped in from the cold to help Bournemouth crush Swansea and maintain their two-point lead at the Championship summit.
Left back Davis, 21, had endured a disrupted campaign with one start and three substitute appearances since joining on loan from Leeds United, but delivered an all-action display and assist as his side bounced back immediately from their first League defeat at home to Preston in midweek.
Bournemouth 4-0 Swansea: Solanke and Anthony score braces
Dominic Solanke and Jaidon Anthony grabbed a brace each to help Bournemouth seal a dominant victory over Swansea and get the Championship leaders’ promotion push back on track.
One-time England striker Solanke grabbed a goal in either half while Anthony struck twice late on to ensure the table-topping Cherries bounced straight back from their first defeat of the season at home to Preston in mid-week.
The victory delighted boss Scott Parker, who said: ‘I thought it was a big performance from us
Scott Parker wants to be a role model for rising star Philip Billing
Scott Parker knows one when he sees one and Philip Billing is ticking all the boxes as far as the Bournemouth boss is concerned.
Parker, who carved his playing reputation as a classy midfielder, believes that he can be a role model to the Dane.
‘I had something as a player that Phil could do with and I want to try and give him that bit of me that could take him to the other level,’ Parker said.
Billing scored his sixth goal of the season to ensure Bournemouth remained the EFL’s only undefeate
Bournemouth 2-1 Sheffield United: Hosts three points clear at the top
Bournemouth staged a stirring second-half comeback against Sheffield United to maintain their unbeaten record and move top of the Championship table.
After Morgan Gibbs-White gave the visitors a second-half lead, Dominic Solanke and Philip Billing turned the tables in three remarkable minutes to secure the points at a rain-soaked Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth 2-1 QPR: Cherries maintain unbeaten start
A dazzling display from Jaidon Anthony helped Bournemouth beat QPR to maintain their unbeaten start and climb up to joint top of the Championship table.
The 21-year-old winger scored before teeing up Dominic Solanke in the first half to seal the Cherrries’ fourth win of the campaign, despite Sam McCallum’s goal offering the visitors hope.
Mark Warburton’s side had three wins from their past five games, but could not maintain their momentum and now sit fifth after seeing their own undefeated run end.
Rosberg says Hamilton and Verstappen's rivalry is what 'F1 needed'
Formula One fans should enjoy the ‘generational’ rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.
The German retired immediately after beating former teammate Hamilton to the Drivers’ Championship five years ago, and while he remains the last man to deny the Briton the title, Rosberg believes Verstappen's emergence is vital for the future of the sport.
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