Ben Savage has just booked a place into the 26 Elite Trials Final at the UCI World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy. Ben rode incredible yesterday to become the first UK rider to make a UCI Elite final in the 20-inch wheeled contest. Ben admitted to feeling very stiff this morning after such a demanding day previously but found good form early in the 26-inch contest. The sections, utilising some natural terrain as well as some man-made sections are riding quite hard, scorching weather is not making the going any easier. Only eight riders go through to the final so there was absolutely no margin for mistakes. Ben held on in the tough event to take 8th position and a chance for medal glory tomorrow.
“I’m over the moon to make the top eight finals in both 20 and 26, that’s a real achievement. The 20 event is wide open so I need to get some rest and food in me before that kicks off at 7.30pm tonight.”
Ben Savage

As Ben says the eight man 20-inch Final is tonight at 7.30pm so there’s no time to relax. 26 Final takes place tomorrow and we will keep you updated later with the result.