The British Gravel Championships in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire brought together hundreds of graveleurs intensely competing for national gravel titles and jerseys this weekend.

The competition started on Friday with a first in the world national gravel time trial race. A 13.8km individual pursuit against the clock including technical sections and punchy climbs. Abi Smith (TEAM PICNIC POSTNL) was the fastest woman, finishing in 23:45, with Jenson Young (RIBBLE OUTLIERS) the fastest man in 20:30.

On Saturday age group categories raced multiple laps in Darby Forest totaling 120km with 2000m of vertical ascent. Elite men and women will do the same on Sunday with the races streaming live on YouTube.

2025 BRITISH GRAVEL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Elite Men: Connor Swift (INEOS GRENADIERS)

Elite Women: Elizabeth Henmolle (DAS – HUTCHISON)

Junior Men: Isaac Oliver (HARROGATE NOVA)

Junior Women: Bethany Goodwin (ONFORM)

M19-34: Dylan Humber-Kelly (LA VETTA)

W19-34: Rebecca Saunderson (STUDIO VELO)

M35-39: John Skelton (HUB VELO)

W35-39: Louise Hart

M40-44: Graham Briggs (CLANCY BRIGGS ACADEMY)

W40-44: Ewa Mitka

M45-49: James Parker (DEEKA)

W45-49: Ceris Stylker (ROTOR RACE)

M50-54: C. McNamara (SIMGA SPORTS)

W50-54: Helen Taylor-Canter (BEDS ROAD RACE)

M55-59: Nick Craig (SCOTT PIONEER)

W55-59: Nicola Kent (WHITBY WHEELERS)

M60-64: Roy Chamberlan (RIDE REVOLUTION)

W60-64: Lesley Wilkinson (ADDISCOMBE CC)

M65-69: Gregor Grant (MORAYFIRTH CC)

W65-95; Carolyn Heeps

M70-74: Roy Hunt

M75-79: Paul Daly (CONDOR ROUGH STUFF)

M80+: Mike Smith

Complete British Gravel Championship results HERE

Photo Credit: Facebook/britishgravelchampionships

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