Ethan and Leo Hayter, Anna Henderson and Anna Shackley champions at the 2021 British Time Trial Championships on Thursday at Tealby, Lincolnshire Wolds
British Time Trial Championships 2021
British Cycling Press Release
Ethan and Leo Hayter took both the elite and under-23 titles to make it a family affair on the opening day of the HSBC UK | National Road Championships in Lincolnshire, while dominant displays saw Anna Henderson and Anna Shackley also crowned national champions. Taking place in the picturesque village of Tealby, Lincolnshire, the riders were treated to a challenging course and over 500ft of climbing in each lap, as the county welcomed back the national championships for the first time since 2015.
Elite men
After an eighth-place finish at last month’s UCI Road World Championships in Flanders, Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) was always going to be the rider to beat in Tealby, and he measured his ride perfectly to take the victory by over 36 seconds. Hayter led throughout but was pushed hard by the Ribble Weldtite duo of James Shaw and British Hour Record holder Dan Bigham, while Fred Wright (Bahrain Victorious) finished 17 seconds off the podium in fourth place. Reigning champion Alex Dowsett (Israel Start-Up Nation) was sadly forced to abandon the race.
Hayter had arrived in Tealby early to celebrate Leo’s victory, and even had one eye on his little brother’s time while out on the course. “I think I was kind of the favourite coming into this but I don’t think Leo really was, so that was a really nice way to start the day to come down and see him. It’s a big shame my family couldn’t be here because my Dad’s actually got Covid – he’s all right, he’s just stuck at home, but I’m sure they’ll celebrate! I know what time my brother did and as I came around here with a lap to go I checked and was just about up on him, so I thought I must be going all right!”
Hayter now switches his focus to tomorrow’s National Circuit Championships race, followed by the road race on Sunday. “I’ll try my best and if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. I just kind of saw it [the circuit race] and thought I’ll enter it for a bit of fun almost as much as anything. I’ll just do what I can – I try to win every race.”
Bigham joining Shaw on the podium capped off an excellent day for British UCI Continental outfit Ribble Weldtite, and the duo were full of praise for the support they have received. Bigham said: “We’ve had such good support. The partners and the staff and the commitment they’ve put in, that’s why the guys are time-trialling well and racing well, I don’t think we really want for much as a team. Obviously it always helps having a bigger budget and more staff, but on the equipment front I think we’re in a really good spot.”
Elite women
Amongst a high-quality field Anna Henderson (Team Jumbo-Visma) shone brightest to take the victory with a 56-second margin, having won the under-23 title at this event back in 2019. Just over 30 seconds separated the top six riders at the half-way point, with Henderson enjoying a slender 15 second advantage over Joss Lowden (Drops-Le Col Supported by Tempur).
Leah Dixon (Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank) performed brilliantly to set a time of 44:02.80 and occupied the hot seat until Henderson stopped the clock at 43:04.21, before Lowden’s 44:00.39 soon had her looking nervously over her shoulder with three riders to come. However neither Alice Barnes, Hannah Barnes or Hayley Simmonds could better Dixon’s result to secure a first national championships podium for the Welsh rider.
Speaking afterwards, Henderson was blown away to have prevailed in such a strong elite women’s field at the first attempt. “I think it’s more shock than anything. I saw the calibre of the British girls at the Women’s Tour last week and they were on fire, so I’m really proud and happy to come away with the win. I made a good plan with my team and they came over from the Netherlands, so I’m really appreciative of them coming over to give me that extra dimension of support.”
After an anxious wait in the hot seat, Dixon was thrilled to take home a deserved medal from her first national championships time-trial. She said: “I absolutely loved being in that position! It was a much better ride than I was even expecting so to be even sat in that position at all I was ecstatic. As time was dwindling on and there was more and more of an opportunity of getting a medal that’s when I was getting a bit nervous.
“Me, Joss and Anna are great friends, and me and Joss were joking that our first national series podium was at Klondike GP a couple of years ago and it was in exactly the same order then as it is today! To ride with friends and have them supporting you is just a really nice atmosphere.”
Under-23 men
Leo Hayter (Development Team DSM) took the under-23 men’s crown – and his first national champions’ jersey – by a dominant margin of over 50 seconds, stopping the clock at 38:04.485. A solo winner at Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23 last month, Hayter entered the race in fine form and led throughout, with Ben Turner (Trinity Road Racing) second with 38:57.195 and Oscar Onley (Development Team DSM) rounding off the podium with 39:37.776.
The trio faced a nervous wait as the final riders crossed the line, however the final rider Lewis Askey (GROUPAMA – FDJ) finished just under six seconds slower than Onley, taking fourth place with 39:43.060. Speaking after the race, Hayter said: “I’ve actually never been a national champion before. I’ve podiumed five or six times but never won, so it feels really good to finally wear the jersey. It was really interesting – for a time-trial course I was really impressed with it, it had a bit of everything.”
Under-23 women
It was a similarly dominant display in the under-23 women’s category, as Anna Shackley (Team SD Worx) powered to victory by an incredible margin of more than a minute and 34 seconds, finishing in 43:55.84. Well suited to the challenging course, victory capped off a stellar first year as a pro rider for Shackley, following her role supporting Lizzie Deignan at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Following an impressive eighth place finish at the AJ Bell Women’s Tour Pfeiffer Georgi (Team DSM) took second place on the day, finishing with a time of 45:30.37, while Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank’s Abi Smith took third place with 46:25.24. Reflecting on a landmark 2021, Shackley said: “It feels really good. I wasn’t expecting that, I’m not usually the best at time-trials but I think I’m starting to enjoy them when they go well! I think that hill in the middle of the lap definitely helped me a lot, but it was a hard course and quite technical with the wind. It’s a cherry on top of the cake for this season. It’s been really good, I’ve really enjoyed this year and hopefully next year I can improve as well.”
MEN
1 Hayter Ethan Team Ineos Grenadiers 56:41.94
2 Bigham Daniel Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling 57:18.60 + 36.67
3 Shaw James Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling 57:31.14 + 49.20
4 Wright Fred Bahrain-Victorious 57:59.75 + 17.81
5 Archibald John Eolo-Kometa Cycling Team 58:40.74 + 58.80
6 Swift Connor Team Arkea-Samsic 58:44.49 + 2:02.55
7 Quarterman Charlie TREK – SEGAFREDO 59:32.06 + 2:50.12
8 Fennell Christopher The Independent Pedaler 59:34.89 + 2:52.96
9 Cox Ashley Team Bottrill 00:21.20 + 3:39.26
10 Perrett William Spellman – Dublin Port Track T 00:38.11 + 3:56.17
11 Gill Michael Saint Piran Development 00:42.82 + 4:00.88
12 Lampier Steve Saint Piran 01:28.87 + 4:46.93
13 Peckover Oliver SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling 01:39.77 + 4:57.83
14 Hucks Oliver Nopinz Motip Race Team 01:58.69 + 5:16.75
15 Stedman Maximilian Canyon DHB Sungod 02:11.09 + 5:29.15
16 Lewis Gruffudd Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling 02:21.24 + 5:39.30
17 Graham Rupert Spirit Bontrager BSS Rotor 02:47.36 + 6:05.42
18 Oakes Richard Team Ohten Aveas 03:12.21 + 6:30.27
19 Peacock Jordan Spirit Bontrager BSS Rotor 03:15.70 + 6:33.76
20 Holland Ross Saint Piran 04:07.76 + 7:25.82
21 Hutchings Oscar Team Tor 2000 Kalas 05:44.82 + 9:02.89
22 Pease Ben Moonglu CC 06:15.16 + 9:33.23
23 Skinner George Primera-TeamJobs 06:18.85 + 9:36.91
24 Norman Simon Beds Road Race Team 06:43.02 + 10:01.08
25 Levick Jack Rose Race Team 06:52.05 + 10:10.11
26 Bjergfelt William SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling 06:54.54 + 10:12.60
27 Petersen Marinus Spirit Bontrager BSS Rotor 07:06.61 + 10:24.67
28 Avery Joshua Brother U.K – Cycle Team OnFor 08:49.18 + 12:07.25
29 Staunton Joe WightlinkWight Mountain CRT. 09:40.51 + 12:58.57
WOMEN
1 Henderson Anna Team Jumbo-Visma 43:04.21
2 Lowden Joscelin DROPS-LE COL SUPPORTED BY TEMP 44:00.39 + 0:56.17
3 Dixon Leah Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank 44:02.80 + 0:58.59
4 Barnes Alice CANYON – SRAM RACING 44:23.92 + 1:19.71
5 Barnes Hannah CANYON – SRAM RACING 44:26.23 + 1:22.01
6 Simmonds Hayley CAMS-Basso 44:41.53 + 1:37.32
7 Morris Anna AeroLab Ward WheelZ 45:14.10 + 2:09.89
8 Storrie Becky CAMS-Basso 45:27.43 + 2:23.21
9 George Jennifer Memorial Santos 45:51.42 + 2:47.21
10 Berry Charlotte Pro-Noctis – Redchilli Bikes – 46:16.12 + 3:11.91
11 Clay Alex The Independent Pedaler 46:27.57 + 3:23.36
12 Hall Francesca Loughborough Lightning – TRG 47:21.71 + 4:17.50
13 Grinczer Natalie CAMS-Basso 47:26.02 + 4:21.81
14 Smith Victoria AeroCoach 47:29.39 + 4:25.18
15 Christian Anna DROPS-LE COL SUPPORTED BY TEMP 47:39.70 + 4:35.49
16 Dickerson Megan SKODA DSI Cycling Academy 48:09.18 + 5:04.96
17 Richardson Rebecca Brother U.K – Cycle Team OnFor 48:14.78 + 5:10.57
18 Thompson Poppy Pro-Noctis – Redchilli Bikes – 48:54.48 + 5:50.27
19 Gornall Amy Pro-Noctis – Redchilli Bikes – 49:14.45 + 6:10.24
20 Lankford Sophie Jadan – Vive le Velo 49:47.12 + 6:42.91
21 Richards Rebecca SKODA DSI Cycling Academy 52:49.27 + 9:45.06
22 Pittard Laura Brother U.K – Cycle Team OnFor 53:40.94 + 10:36.73 (includes 52 secs late start)
23 Marks Amy Team LDN – Brother UK 53:58.00 + 10:53.79
UNDER 23 WOMEN
1 Shackley Anna Team SD Worx 43:55.84
2 Georgi Pfeiffer Team DSM 45:30.37 + 1:34.53
3 Smith Abi Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank 46:25.24 + 2:29.41
4 Tacey April DROPS-LE COL SUPPORTED BY TEMP 46:34.57 + 2:38.73
5 Gadd Lucy Storey Racing 46:55.03 + 2:59.19
6 Jessett Miriam Vredestein Basso 48:47.00 + 4:51.16
7 Miller Tamsin Avid Sport 48:47.36 + 4:51.52
8 Hayes Connie AWOL- O’Shea 48:47.47 + 4:51.63
9 Morrow Beth Storey Racing 49:26.53 + 5:30.69
10 Ellmore Lucy SKODA DSI Cycling Academy 49:40.11 + 5:44.27
11 Towers Alice DROPS-LE COL SUPPORTED BY TEMP 49:45.14 + 5:49.30
12 King Eluned Team Breeze 49:49.35 + 5:53.51
13 Tamplin Anya HuntBikeWheels 49:57.36 + 6:01.52
14 Barnes Daisy Brother U.K – Cycle Team OnFor 50:29.91 + 6:34.07
15 Watts Lydia AWOL Worx Galliard 51:31.35 + 7:35.51
16 Gammons Madeleine Jadan – Vive le Velo 51:44.17 + 7:48.33
17 French Olivia SKODA DSI Cycling Academy 52:12.82 + 8:16.98
18 Newberry Morgan SKODA DSI Cycling Academy 54:14.35 + 10:18.51
UNDER 23 MEN
1 Hayter Leo Development Team DSM 38:04.49
2 Turner Ben TRINITY Road Racing 38:57.19 + 52.71
3 Onley Oscar Development Team DSM 39:37.78 + 33.29
4 Askey Lewis GROUPAMA – FDJ 39:43.06 + 38.58
5 Watson Samuel Team Inspired 40:08.58 + 04.09
6 Day Thomas SEG Racing Academy 40:18.47 + 2:13.99
7 Rees Oliver TRINITY Road Racing 40:21.95 + 2:17.46
8 Knight Oliver AVC Aix en Provence 40:44.16 + 2:39.68
9 Gloag Thomas TRINITY Road Racing 40:47.52 + 2:43.03
10 Laverick Joseph Axeon Hagens Berman CT 40:51.75 + 2:47.27
11 Kimber George Spirit Bontrager BSS Rotor 41:13.39 + 3:08.91
12 Freeman Aaron Richardsons Trek DAS 41:16.36 + 3:11.88
13 Wood George Cycling Sheffield 41:18.01 + 3:13.52
14 Giles Jordan Southampton University Road Cl 41:28.37 + 3:23.88
15 Tanfield Toby Cleveland Whls RT/Catley Lakem 41:37.37 + 3:32.88
16 Wood Harrison SEG Racing Academy 41:53.10 + 3:48.61
17 Torrie Timothy TBW23 Stuart Hall Cycling 41:55.86 + 3:51.38
18 Crockett Finn Wheelbase CabTech Castelli 42:01.85 + 3:57.37
19 Wilson Joe Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling 42:05.82 + 4:01.34
20 Rees Joseph BIKESTRONG-KTM 42:07.48 + 4:02.99
21 Blain Jamieson BIKESTRONG-KTM 42:11.64 + 4:07.15
22 Maclean Logan Wheelbase CabTech Castelli 42:16.25 + 4:11.77
23 Robinson Oliver LVIV CYCLING TEAM 42:39.47 + 4:34.98
24 Truelove William Wales Racing Academy 42:40.39 + 4:35.91
25 Rosie Lee University of Aberdeen 42:47.83 + 4:43.35
26 Bramley Travis Nopinz Motip Race Team 42:55.40 + 4:50.91
27 Beckett Samuel Wales Racing Academy 42:58.05 + 4:53.56
28 Mackie Ewan Cycling Sheffield 43:19.60 + 5:15.12
29 Dobbins Matti rT23 43:28.46 + 5:23.97
30 Tillett Samuel BIKESTRONG-KTM 43:47.00 + 5:42.52
31 Copley Josh TBW23 Stuart Hall Cycling 44:09.67 + 6:05.18
32 Burke Matthew Wales Racing Academy 46:25.72 + 8:21.24
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