Ilkley's Allen charges to victory in Sheffield

Veteran rider Allen, riding for a team named 'Here Come The Belgians', covered eight laps of a challenging course in 49mins 17secs to win from Midlands rival James Furniss, of the Zepnat Racing Team.

Allen found himself seventh after the opening lap as his rivals forged ahead, but he was never too far behind, and by the end of the second lap he had hit the front alongside Bradford RCC rider Philip Hinchliffe.

But Allen's new-found pace saw him drive ahead to a solo victory, while Hinchliffe was caught by Furniss, and crossed the line 15 seconds back.

Furniss's team-mate Jake Ledger took fifth spot and was top junior rider, while Aire Valley RT's Robin Bradbury was fourth, 32 seconds behind Hinchliffe.

Norton Wheelers' Paul Stephenson was sixth, and Bradbury's Sheffield-based brother Darrell Bradbury (Norton Wheelers) was second vetaran over the line after winner Allen, just holding off Halifax rider Chris Taylor (Pedalsport CC)

Another Norton Wheelers rider Lyn Bland was first woman, while Brian Crossley of Wakefield Triathlon Club was top over-50 veteran.

In the youth races, Wakefield Tri Club dominated the podium, with Joe Dransfield winning by almost two minutes from Leon Crossley, while Under-14 rider Sam Dransfield was third, another 45 seconds back.

Norton Wheelers' Anna Saville was first girl, while Wakefield's Jacob Feetham was best of the Under-12s.