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Stage 1 | Ken Robertson Ruby Country TT

The opening stage of the Totnes Vire stage race, a challenging 14km individual time trial, saw Charlie Meredith of Mid Devon CC secure a decisive victory. Meredith, a former SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling and Zappi Racing rider, showcased his prowess on the rolling point-to-point course, which featured 217 meters of climbing. His impressive time of 19 minutes and 9 seconds set the benchmark for the competition.

Recent Bec CC road race winner Gabe Dellar of the Stolen Goat RT claimed the second spot, finishing 28 seconds behind Meredith with a time of 19 minutes and 37 seconds. Dellar’s teammate, Thomas Heal, secured the third position with a time of 19 minutes and 49 seconds, making it a strong showing for the Stolen Goat Race Team.

Oscar Hutchings from Schils – Doltcini Racing Team crossed the line in fourth place with a time of 19 minutes and 58 seconds, closely followed by Edward Calow of the UK Armed Forces Team, who completed the course in 20 minutes and 4 seconds. Josh Housley of HUUB BCC Race Team took sixth place, clocking in at 20 minutes and 16 seconds.

Meredith’s stellar performance on this demanding course gave him an early lead in the race ahead of stage 2.

Stage 2 | Roy Hopkins Dartmoor View Road Race

In an exhilarating second stage of the Totnes Vire, Gabe Dellar of Stolen Goat RT showcased strategic brilliance and raw power to seize victory and the yellow jersey, edging out his rivals by 11 seconds.

The race began in a relatively subdued manner, with the peloton maintaining a steady pace. However, it wasn’t long before Josh Housley (HUUB BCC RT) and Edward Calow (UK Armed Forces Team) launched an early breakaway, gaining a substantial lead of over two minutes.

Despite both riders being serious contenders for the general classification, the main group seemed content to let them go, setting the stage for an intriguing tactical battle.

As the race progressed, Stolen Goat RT, along with the team of the yellow jersey, Mid Devon CC, recognised the danger posed by the breakaway. The chase began in earnest, marked by a series of aggressive attacks. Dellar, alongside teammate Tom Heal, who was sitting third in the GC, orchestrated a move that successfully bridged the gap to the leading duo, forming a six-man lead group.

Despite their efforts, the newly formed lead group struggled to build a cohesive rhythm, never extending their advantage beyond a minute. Their lack of coordination allowed Meredith, the race leader, to demonstrate his formidable strength. Virtually singlehandedly, Meredith reeled in the breakaway within a lap and a half, nullifying their advantage with an impressive display of endurance and tenacity.

Sensing an opportunity as the final lap approached, Dellar executed a perfectly timed attack on one of the course’s sharp climbs. His move caught the exhausted peloton off guard, and he quickly gained a decisive separation. With approximately 15 minutes of racing remaining, Dellar powered through the course solo, maintaining his lead to the finish line.

Crossing the line first, Dellar not only claimed the stage victory but also donned the coveted yellow jersey, positioning his team advantageously for the final day of racing.

“We’ve by no means sealed the GC,” Dellar told The British Continental post-race, “But we’ve put our team into a good position for tomorrow,”

As the Totnes Vire stage race heads into day two, all eyes will be on Dellar and Stolen Goat RT, as they aim to defend their lead against a determined field.

Results

Stage 1

Pos	Bib	First Name	Last Name	Team	Time
1	35	Charlie	Meredith	Mid Devon CC	00:19:09
2	4	Gabriel	Dellar	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:19:37
3	8	Thomas	Heal	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:19:49
4	12	Oscar	Hutchings	Schils – Doltcini Racing Team	00:19:58
5	15	Edward	Calow	UK Armed Forces Team	00:20:04
6	9	Josh	Housley	HUUB BCC Race Team	00:20:16
7	11	Oliver	Hurdle	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:20:21
8	7	Matthew	Gilmour	Primera-TeamJobs	00:20:36
9	6	Ross	Fawcett	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:20:39
10	27	Sebastien	Tyrie	Primera-TeamJobs	00:20:43
11	23	James	Pearcy	Mid Devon CC	00:20:45
12	2	Nick	Makin	Mid Devon CC	00:20:48
13	14	Steve	Lampier	Kernow Racing Team	00:20:50
14	25	Callum	Slade	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:20:59
15	17	Charlie	McFall	05/03	00:21:00
16	31	Felix	Whetter	SN Vitae Huub p/b BimBam Coaching	00:21:04
17	22	Ashley	Newman	Primera-TeamJobs	00:21:05
18	19	Ben	Millar	Primera-TeamJobs	00:21:08
19	1	Tobias	Bartlett	Doddington Cycling Club	00:21:12
20	24	Thomas	Reynolds	UK Armed Forces Team	00:21:21
21	32	George	Whitlock	Mud Dock Racing	00:21:21
22	5	Ewan	Dix		00:21:23
23	29	George	Watch	Mid Devon CC	00:21:31
24	18	Ben	Meek	Mid Devon CC	00:21:34
25	21	Benjamin	Neal	05/03	00:21:36
26	26	Stephen	Swindley	UK Armed Forces Team	00:21:39
27	20	Thomas	Munn	Mud Dock Racing	00:21:41
28	3	Adam	Chilvers	UK Armed Forces Team	00:21:51
29	10	Chris	Howarth	UK Armed Forces Team	00:21:55
30	36	Lee	Curtis	Primera-TeamJobs	00:21:55
31	28	Oliver	Wade	KSV Deerlijk VZW	00:22:02
32	34	James	Bevan	UK Armed Forces Team	00:22:27
33	16	Olivier	Mangham	Richardsons Trek DAS	00:22:43
34	13	James	Coates	UK Armed Forces Team	00:23:29
35	30	Finlay	Webb	Exeter Wheelers	00:23:39
	33	Elijah	Kwon		DNS

Stage 2

Pos	Bib	First Name	Last Name	Team	Time
1	4	Gabriel	Dellar	Stolen Goat Race Team	02:30:21
2	7	Matthew	Gilmour	Primera-TeamJobs	02:30:45
3	27	Sebastien	Tyrie	Primera-TeamJobs	02:30:45
4	34	James	Bevan	UK Armed Forces Team	02:30:45
5	19	Ben	Millar	Primera-TeamJobs	02:30:45
6	18	Ben	Meek	Mid Devon CC	02:30:45
7	1	Tobias	Bartlett	Doddington Cycling Club	02:30:45
8	25	Callum	Slade	Stolen Goat Race Team	02:30:45
9	31	Felix	Whetter	SN Vitae Huub p/b BimBam Coaching	02:30:45
10	14	Steve	Lampier	Kernow Racing Team	02:30:45
11	35	Charlie	Meredith	Mid Devon CC	02:30:45
12	22	Ashley	Newman	Primera-TeamJobs	02:30:45
13	32	George	Whitlock	Mud Dock Racing	02:30:45
14	29	George	Watch	Mid Devon CC	02:30:45
15	23	James	Pearcy	Mid Devon CC	02:30:45
16	28	Oliver	Wade	KSV Deerlijk VZW	02:30:45
17	21	Benjamin	Neal	05/03	02:30:45
18	8	Thomas	Heal	Stolen Goat Race Team	02:30:45
19	12	Oscar	Hutchings	Schils – Doltcini Racing Team	02:30:45
20	36	Lee	Curtis	Primera-TeamJobs	02:30:45
21	6	Ross	Fawcett	Stolen Goat Race Team	02:30:51
22	9	Josh	Housley	HUUB BCC Race Team	02:30:51
23	15	Edward	Calow	UK Armed Forces Team	02:30:51
24	17	Charlie	McFall	05/03	02:30:54
25	11	Oliver	Hurdle	Stolen Goat Race Team	02:30:54
26	20	Thomas	Munn	Mud Dock Racing	02:30:57
27	13	James	Coates	UK Armed Forces Team	02:34:00
28	3	Adam	Chilvers	UK Armed Forces Team	02:34:00
29	24	Thomas	Reynolds	UK Armed Forces Team	02:34:07
30	5	Ewan	Dix		02:37:40
DNF	2	Nick	Makin	Mid Devon CC	03:07:40
DNF	26	Stephen	Swindley	UK Armed Forces Team	03:07:40
DNF	10	Chris	Howarth	UK Armed Forces Team	03:07:40
DNF	16	Olivier	Mangham	Richardsons Trek DAS	DNF
DNF	30	Finlay	Webb	Exeter Wheelers	03:07:40

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Stage 3 | Oddicombe Hill Climb

On stage 3 of the Totnes Vire, riders faced a demanding short yet steep hill climb from Oddicombe Beach up to Babbacombe Downs Road. The scenic but gruelling route featured double-digit gradients, a leg-sapping ordeal for even the most hardened hill climbers.

Gabe Dellar of Stolen Goat Race Team showcased his climbing prowess, conquering the ascent with a excellent time of 1 minute and 59 seconds. Dellar’s victory was hard-fought, as he narrowly edged out his closest general classification rival, Charlie Meredith from Mid Devon CC, by just one second. Meredith clocked a time of 2 minutes flat, pushing Dellar to his limits in a tense uphill battle.

Ben Millar of Primera-TeamJobs took third place, finishing with a time of 2 minutes and 1 second. Thomas Heal, another member of the Stolen Goat Race Team, finished in fourth place with a time of 2 minutes and 8 seconds.

Dellar’s stage win solidified his lead in the general classification, extending his advantage to 12 seconds over Meredith, his 15 second time bonus for winning stage 2 making all the difference in the overall standings.

Stage 4 | Colin Lewis Velopark Criterium

Nick Makin Triumphs in Stage 4 of Totnes Vire, Gabe Dellar Secures Overall Victory

The final stage concluded in dramatic fashion as Nick Makin of Mid Devon CC claimed victory in the criterium at Torbay Velopark. Despite the stage win, it was Dellar who emerged as the overall race winner, defending his slender lead to secure the general classification title.

Makin, an 18-year-old talent from Cornwall, had earmarked this stage as his primary focus for the weekend. Reflecting on his pre-race strategy, Makin shared, “I knew before the weekend that stage 4 was the one I wanted to focus on. I came into the weekend with good form after a couple races in Belgium and France.” His strategy materialised perfectly as he managed to bridge over to an early move initiated by Tobias Bartlett of Doddington CC. The duo worked seamlessly to establish a significant gap, only for Bartlett to suffer a tyre mishap, leaving Makin solo for the final laps. Makin’s perseverance paid off, and he crossed the finish line with a commanding lead, securing a 15-second time bonus.

Meanwhile, Dellar entered the stage with a precarious 12-second advantage over Charlie Meredith of Mid Devon CC. With the possibility of bonus seconds up for grabs, the final GC standings were far from settled. Dellar’s race account highlighted his tactical approach: “Ideally we wanted a break of three-ish to go who didn’t pose a GC threat to take the bonus seconds available,” he told The British Continental. As the race unfolded, Dellar’s team controlled the pace efficiently, neutralising attacks and ensuring the breakaway remained within reach.

Meredith, a consistent threat throughout the race, made several attempts to break free but was repeatedly marked by Dellar’s teammates. In the closing stages, Meredith launched another attack, but Dellar’s team responded effectively. With a lap and a half remaining, Dellar increased the pace to discourage further attacks, setting up a sprint finish.

Meredith won the bunch sprint, earning him a 10-second time bonus, while Dellar finished closely behind, ensuring no additional time gap. This result left Dellar with a slender 2-second margin over Meredith in the final GC standings, enough to claim the overall victory. Dellar credited his team for their relentless efforts, stating, “At no point during the race could we relax but in the end it worked out, we played the race great as a team.”

With his victory, Makin showcased his promising form ahead of the junior national championships, while Dellar’s overall win was a testament to his strategic acumen and the unwavering support of his team, ensuring a memorable conclusion to the Totnes Vire stage race.

Results

Stage 3

Pos	#	First Name	Last Name	Team	Stage 3 Time	GC Time
1	4	Gabriel	Dellar	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:01:59	02:51:42
2	35	Charlie	Meredith	Mid Devon CC	00:02:00	02:51:54
3	19	Ben	Millar	Primera-TeamJobs	00:02:01	02:53:54
4	8	Thomas	Heal	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:02:08	02:52:42
5	5	Ewan	Dix		00:02:12	03:01:15
6	27	Sebastien	Tyrie	Primera-TeamJobs	00:02:12	02:53:35
7	9	Josh	Housley	HUUB BCC Race Team	00:02:13	02:53:20
8	21	Benjamin	Neal	05/03	00:02:13	02:54:34
9	12	Oscar	Hutchings	Schils – Doltcini Racing Team	00:02:14	02:52:57
10	11	Oliver	Hurdle	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:02:18	02:53:33
11	29	George	Watch	Mid Devon CC	00:02:18	02:54:34
12	15	Edward	Calow	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:19	02:53:14
13	6	Ross	Fawcett	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:02:20	02:53:50
14	7	Matthew	Gilmour	Primera-TeamJobs	00:02:20	02:53:31
15	13	James	Coates	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:20	02:59:49
16	22	Ashley	Newman	Primera-TeamJobs	00:02:20	02:54:10
17	28	Oliver	Wade	KSV Deerlijk VZW	00:02:20	02:55:07
18	23	James	Pearcy	Mid Devon CC	00:02:22	02:53:52
19	32	George	Whitlock	Mud Dock Racing	00:02:23	02:54:29
20	31	Felix	Whetter	SN Vitae Huub p/b BimBam Coaching	00:02:25	02:54:14
21	18	Ben	Meek	Mid Devon CC	00:02:26	02:54:45
22	17	Charlie	McFall	05/03	00:02:27	02:54:21
23	14	Steve	Lampier	Kernow Racing Team	00:02:28	02:54:03
24	20	Thomas	Munn	Mud Dock Racing	00:02:28	02:55:06
25	36	Lee	Curtis	Primera-TeamJobs	00:02:28	02:55:08
26	10	Chris	Howarth	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:30	03:32:05
27	25	Callum	Slade	Stolen Goat Race Team	00:02:33	02:54:17
28	2	Nick	Makin	Mid Devon CC	00:02:34	03:31:02
29	34	James	Bevan	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:34	02:55:46
30	26	Stephen	Swindley	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:41	03:32:00
31	1	Tobias	Bartlett	Doddington Cycling Club	00:02:43	02:54:40
32	24	Thomas	Reynolds	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:44	02:58:12
33	3	Adam	Chilvers	UK Armed Forces Team	00:02:49	02:58:40
34	30	Finlay	Webb	Exeter Wheelers	00:02:54	03:34:13

Stage 4

Pos	#	First Name	Last Name	Team	Stage 4 Time	Bonus
1	2	Nick	Makin	Mid Devon CC	01:29:00	00:00:15
2	35	Charlie	Meredith	Mid Devon CC	01:29:49	00:00:10
3	34	James	Bevan	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49	00:00:05
4	9	Josh	Housley	HUUB BCC Race Team	01:29:49
5	4	Gabriel	Dellar	Stolen Goat Race Team	01:29:49
6	26	Stephen	Swindley	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
7	14	Steve	Lampier	Kernow Racing Team	01:29:49
8	12	Oscar	Hutchings	Schils – Doltcini Racing Team	01:29:49
9	6	Ross	Fawcett	Stolen Goat Race Team	01:29:49
10	18	Ben	Meek	Mid Devon CC	01:29:49
11	7	Matthew	Gilmour	Primera-TeamJobs	01:29:49
12	31	Felix	Whetter	SN Vitae Huub p/b BimBam Coaching	01:29:49
13	8	Thomas	Heal	Stolen Goat Race Team	01:29:49
14	22	Ashley	Newman	Primera-TeamJobs	01:29:49
15	17	Charlie	McFall	05-Mar	01:29:49
16	23	James	Pearcy	Mid Devon CC	01:29:49
17	27	Sebastien	Tyrie	Primera-TeamJobs	01:29:49
18	36	Lee	Curtis	Primera-TeamJobs	01:29:49
19	24	Thomas	Reynolds	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
20	32	George	Whitlock	Mud Dock Racing	01:29:49
21	28	Oliver	Wade	KSV Deerlijk VZW	01:29:49
22	13	James	Coates	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
23	15	Edward	Calow	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
24	5	Ewan	Dix		01:29:49
25	21	Benjamin	Neal	05-Mar	01:29:49
26	19	Ben	Millar	Primera-TeamJobs	01:29:49
27	29	George	Watch	Mid Devon CC	01:29:49
28	20	Thomas	Munn	Mud Dock Racing	01:29:49
29	11	Oliver	Hurdle	Stolen Goat Race Team	01:29:49
30	25	Callum	Slade	Stolen Goat Race Team	01:29:49
31	3	Adam	Chilvers	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
32	10	Chris	Howarth	UK Armed Forces Team	01:29:49
DNF	1	Tobias	Bartlett	Doddington Cycling Club	01:31:49
DNF	30	Finlay	Webb	Exeter Wheelers	01:31:49

General classification

Pos	#	First Name	Last Name	Team	Final GC Time
1	4	Gabriel	Dellar	Stolen Goat Race Team	04:21:31
2	35	Charlie	Meredith	Mid Devon CC	04:21:33
3	8	Thomas	Heal	Stolen Goat Race Team	04:22:31
4	12	Oscar	Hutchings	Schils – Doltcini Racing Team	04:22:46
5	15	Edward	Calow	UK Armed Forces Team	04:23:03
6	9	Josh	Housley	HUUB BCC Race Team	04:23:09
7	7	Matthew	Gilmour	Primera-TeamJobs	04:23:20
8	11	Oliver	Hurdle	Stolen Goat Race Team	04:23:22
9	27	Sebastien	Tyrie	Primera-TeamJobs	04:23:24
10	6	Ross	Fawcett	Stolen Goat Race Team	04:23:39
11	23	James	Pearcy	Mid Devon CC	04:23:41
12	19	Ben	Millar	Primera-TeamJobs	04:23:43
13	14	Steve	Lampier	Kernow Racing Team	04:23:52
14	22	Ashley	Newman	Primera-TeamJobs	04:23:59
15	31	Felix	Whetter	SN Vitae Huub p/b BimBam Coaching	04:24:03
16	25	Callum	Slade	Stolen Goat Race Team	04:24:06
17	17	Charlie	McFall	05-Mar	04:24:10
18	32	George	Whitlock	Mud Dock Racing	04:24:18
19	21	Benjamin	Neal	05-Mar	04:24:23
20	29	George	Watch	Mid Devon CC	04:24:23
21	18	Ben	Meek	Mid Devon CC	04:24:34
22	20	Thomas	Munn	Mud Dock Racing	04:24:55
23	28	Oliver	Wade	KSV Deerlijk VZW	04:24:56
24	36	Lee	Curtis	Primera-TeamJobs	04:24:57
25	34	James	Bevan	UK Armed Forces Team	04:25:30
26	1	Tobias	Bartlett	Doddington Cycling Club	04:26:29
27	24	Thomas	Reynolds	UK Armed Forces Team	04:28:01
28	3	Adam	Chilvers	UK Armed Forces Team	04:28:29
29	13	James	Coates	UK Armed Forces Team	04:29:38
30	5	Ewan	Dix		04:31:04
31	2	Nick	Makin	Mid Devon CC	04:59:47
32	26	Stephen	Swindley	UK Armed Forces Team	05:01:49
33	10	Chris	Howarth	UK Armed Forces Team	05:01:54
34	30	Finlay	Webb	Exeter Wheelers	05:06:02