Archibald and Lowden claim National 25 titles

Commanding performances as riders defy blustery weather to make up for lost time against the clock

Putting their road racing goals to one side for the season, John Archibald and Joss Lowden etched their names in history by clinching National 25 honours on Sunday.

Looking to showcase their sponsors and put their form to use, they both took the first of what they hope will be several national time trial crowns in the coming weeks.

Windy conditions challenged riders on a traditional out and back 25-mile course in Leicestershire.

However, Archibald recorded an average speed of over 33.4 miles per hour to set a winning time of 44 minutes and 50 seconds, giving him an impressive winning margin of 50 seconds.

“I always look at time trials and feel you can only do your best and if that’s finishing fourth or fifth then so be it,” said Archibald.