After getting caught with the finish line in sight at Brentwood, Freddie Johansson finally took the win he deserved in the Ginger Smallwood road race in Cheddington (Buckinghamshire).

In sweltering conditions it was Malcolm Elliott who was active in a breakaway for most of the race. As the race came back together, Freddie and Malcolm both made the decisive break that looked like it would go all the way to the finish.

The young Swede made his move with 500 metres to go and this time held on to the finish for his first win for his new team.

“Joining PCA has taught me how to love riding my bike again, I’ve had a tough time over the last year Or so, but Simon and all the team have really inspired me to do well again”
Freddie said afterwards.

Result Nick Clark Memorial RR Elite/1/2 (Strictly provisional) 1. Freddy Johannsen, Plowman Craven, 3.21.57 2. Paul Wilkes, De Rosa @2 secs 3. Grant Bayton, GWR 4. Roy Chamberlain, Team Milton Keynes 5.Danny Axford, Arctic/Shorter-Rochford 6. Nigel Williams, Python RT 7. Neil Linford-Relph, VC Meudon, @13 secs 8. Mark Wordsworth, JE James, @23 9. Dion Black, Red Kite Cycles, 2.22 10. Meurig James, Willsden CC 2.35

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