BRC at the British Masters Circuit Championships 2025

Strong rides across the board – and a national title for Brian O’Kelly

The 2025 British Cycling Masters Circuit Championships took place this weekend, drawing some of the country’s top age-group riders to the technical Odd Down Cycle Circuit.

1st – Brian O’Kelly (M70–74)
4th – Maddie Heywood (W30–34)
5th – Jim Grant (M75–79)
6th – Vince Ellis (M65–69)

Huge congratulations to Brian for taking the National Champion’s jersey – a brilliant performance!

Also riding (or entered) across the weekend:
Lui Pollastrone (M30–34)
Matt Franklin (M35–39)
Tom Wall (M35–39)
James Phillips (M40–44)
Andy Edwards (M50–54)
Geoff Ripley (M50–54)
Vince Ellis (M65–69)
Brian O’Kelly (M70–74)
Haydn Davies (M70–74)
Jim Grant (M75–79)

Well done to all who raced!

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