NATIONAL teams from Scotland and Wales were among those who competed at the Kanes Foods-sponsored Evesham Vale Road Race.
Eighty racing cyclists entered what promised to be an interesting event and it did not disappoint as very windy conditions made for a fast pace on this undulating 72-mile course from Inkberrow.
Three elite riders crossed the finish line first with winner Marcin Bialoblocki (Nopinz Symec Race Team) more than five seconds ahead of Charles Walker (Spirit Tifosi Racing Team), who in turn was 47 seconds ahead of Lee Frost (Nopinz Symec Race Team).
The three were well clear at the finish after the wind and pace had fragmented the peloton multiple times.
Local rider Ben Stockdale (Cotswold Cycles-TREK) put in a creditable performance to finish 25th.