‘We were right next to each other, fighting for wheels’ – Tim Shoreman outsprints Olympian Ollie Wood to win the Beaumont Trophy
Mere millimetres separate the top two, with John Bardsley taking third in the historic race
The 2026 Beaumont Trophy was decided by a mere tyre width in a thrilling sprint finish after a 100-mile race filled with chaos. Tim Shoreman of Wheelbase-CabTech-Castelli edged out Olympian Ollie Wood (Rapha Cycling Club) to claim victory. The race started with a 10-man breakaway group, which quickly gained a significant lead. However, a large crash midway through the race caused chaos and a 40-minute pause.
The race was shortened, and Shoreman described the chaotic aftermath as a "complete reset." After regrouping with his team, Shoreman took control and focused on protecting Tom Armstrong's National Road Series lead. In the final sprint, Shoreman and Wood were neck and neck, fighting for position. Shoreman admitted he might have started the sprint too early but ultimately managed to cross the line ahead of Wood.
John Bardsley finished third, while Tom Armstrong secured a 45-point lead heading into the final race of the series.
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