Clarkson edged out by his team-mate

cycling: Yorkshire riders rode strongly in County Durham, winning several categories at the North of England Cyclo-Cross Championships, although the main senior race eluded them.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Dec 2011, 09:50 BST

Halifax 18-year-old Jack Clarkson battled well with his team-mate at Hope Factory Racing Paul Oldham, but the Lancashire man who is leading the National Trophy Series and is the reigning National Champion beat the teenager by more than two minutes.

Wheelbase team-mates Noel Clough and Chris Young took a one-two in the veterans race, with Clough winning by 1.35 from his team-mate at Stainton, near Barnard Castle.

Bradford-based 17-year-old Joe Moses (Paul Milnes RT) won the junior race, while Mirfield 15-year-old Jake Womersley took fourth.

Halifax rider Nikola Butler (Inverse Cyclaim) was the fastest woman, crossing the line ahead of Sheffield veteran Lynn Bland (Norton Wheelers).

And Bradford 15-year-old Billy Harding (Paul Milnes RT) was first in the youth race, while top girl was Liversedge 14-year-old Abby-Mae Parkinson (RST Racing Team). Jenson Young (Pedalsport CC) was best in the under-12s.