Isle of Man Youth Tour

Every year literally hundreds of under 18 year old bike racers who are competing in the British Cycling National Series flock to the Isle of Man over the May Day bank holiday weekend.

The attraction, apart from trying to emulate the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and current World Champion Mark Cavendish, is that unlike under 16 year old racing in the mainland of the United Kingdom the Isle of Man let's these young racers loose on the open roads of the island.

The Mid Shropshire Wheelers Junior Team were ably represented by George Rowlands, Beth Coupland and Ewan Grivell-Mellor and all should be really pleased with their efforts over the 3 stages that make up the Tour over 3 days.

Beth was placed 6th in the overall General Classification of the under 16 Girls event, Ewan was also 6th overall in the under 14 boys and George was 21st in the under 18s International Event. George can be found in Dave Mellor Cycles, Frankwell Shrewsbury bike shop on Saturdays....and not just making the tea!