British National Time Trial Championships

by Simon Whiten · June 26, 2015

As Dowsett passed Bottrill, it became clear that the 26-year-old Movistar pro was headed for a record-equalling fourth title – it was just a case how big the winning margin would be.

Alex Dowsett (Movistar) rides to victory in the British Cycling Time Trial Championships at Cadwell Park

In the end Dowsett’s win was emphatic, a time of 1:00.11, ensuring that the British title was added to his remarkable year of UCI Hour record and Bayern Rundfahrt stage race triumphs. Bottrill eventually finished fourth, four minutes and 20 seconds down on Dowsett, with Bradbury taking silver and Perry taking bronze.

Speaking after regaining the national title, Alex Dowsett told British Cycling: “It’s lovely to get it back,” said Dowsett. “It’s really significant being national champion. Now every time I do a time-trial I get to wear this. I couldn’t have lost it to a more talented guy last year in Brad but it’s nice to have it back.

British Cycling Time Trial Championships, Lincoln, UK

“That was tough. I didn’t have a radio so I had no idea where I was in relation to anyone else,” he said. “The course itself – in training I thought it would be easier in the race but it was actually harder, so I had no idea how well I was going out there. But when I saw Matt (Bottrill) I knew that either he was on a horrendous day or I was on a good one. I had a bit of a moment on the second to last corner around here. I’ve got quite a few friends who race British Superbike and I’m not going to hear the end of it from missing that apex!”

Alex Dowsett (Movistar) rides to victory in the British Cycling Time Trial Championships at Cadwell Park near Lincoln, United Kingdom on 25 June 2015. The former World Hour Record holder defeated Edmund Bradbury (NFTO) and Ryan Perry (SportGrub Kuota) on his way to the gold medal.

Matthew Bottrill (www.drag2zero.com) competes in the British Cycling Time Trial Championships at Cadwell Park near Lincoln, United Kingdom on 25 June 2015. A pre-race favourite, Bottrill was caught by winner Alex Dowsett (Movistar) and finished out of the medals.