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Worthing Amateur Riders Star In The ASDA StreetVeledrome Series Finals

25 August 2015 9:19 AM | Deleted user

Three of Worthing’s best amateur cyclists were lucky enough to qualify to race at the national finals of the televised ASDA StreetVelodrome Series held in Central London. Local rider Rowena Price went on to beat other competitors from around the UK to win the ASDA StreetVelodrome Series Female Amateur Champion title.

Riders Rowena Price, Harriet Goss and Gavin Stephens all managed to impress the StreetVelodrome officials when they took part in Worthing’s round of the national series. They were invited to compete in the series finale, called the SuperFinal, which was held in Exchange Square, Broadgate, City of London on 13th August.

Uniquely the ASDA StreetVelodrome Series enables local amateurs to qualify to compete along side their professional counterparts at regional events racing in exciting head to head Olympic style pursuit races.

Worthing’s round of the Series, hosted by Adur and Worthing Councils, was seen as the best of the regional events with huge crowds enjoying the free cycle sport action on track over the two days. In addition the event also saw the highest number of local entrants and, according to race organisers, the best quality field of amateur riders so far in StreetVelodrome.

StreetVelodrome Series Director Carl Thompson comments “Looking back at the morning of the Worthing round of the ASDA Series it was amazing to see the queues of amateurs waiting to register for their chance to get on track. The level of competition was like nothing we had previously seen. Rowena was a great competitor both at the Worthing round of the Series and at the SuperFinals in London. We are very proud to have her as our 2015 Female Amateur Champion and it’s a fitting tribute for Worthing having hosted the most successful regional event of the Series.”

Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Borough Councils, adds: "I would like to congratulate Rowena on taking home the 2015 Female Amateur Champion title - this is really quite an achievement given the high standard of amateur competitors from around the country.”

“We are putting substantial time and energy into bringing the right events into the town, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy and establishing Worthing as a vibrant destination for active holidays. I’m delighted at the reception our StreetVelodrome weekend received and am looking forward to seeing it in the town again.”

The ASDA StreetVelodrome Series will be shown on BTSport in September with further repeats on other networks expected throughout the autumn and winter. More details about the 2015 UK StreetVelodrome Series can be found at www.streetvelodrome.co.uk

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