British road race season picks up momentum with eventful Clayton Velo Spring Classic

David Allonby used his strength against the clock to lead the action at the 2017 Clayton Velo Spring Classic, but was ultimately caught as Jacob Hennessy took the win - Photo by Andy Jones

Clayton Velo Spring Classic 2017.

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

A strong solo ride by David Allonby (Big Northern Setup) very nearly provided an upset in the British early-season Clayton Velo Spring Classic on Sunday.

Allonby put in a long solo move through the latter stages of the handicap event in Clitheroe, Lancashire, providing a headache for the riders behind him.

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Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.