Backstedt retains British time trial title
Zoe Backstedt retains her British national elite women's time trial title, topping an all-Welsh podium at the 2026 championships in Lampeter.
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Notable Quotes
"It was a super fun ride, really fast, difficult in places, and it was nice to go down classic Welsh country roads."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
"I'm really proud of how I've done, it wasn't easy, but I'm really happy to be able to come away with the National Champion jersey once again."
— Zoe Backstedt , Athlete
Key People
Anna Henderson is a cyclist who took podium places in the elite women's road race in 2025.
Anna Morris is a world track cycling champion and competitor in the women's time trial.
Ben Wiggins is a cyclist who won the Under-23 men's time trial title.
Elynor Backstedt is a competitive cyclist and sister of Zoe Backstedt.
Finlay Tarling is a Welsh cyclist competing in the Under-23 men's time trial.
Henry Hobbs is a cyclist and competitor in the Under-23 men's time trial.
Millie Couzens is the defending elite women's road champion.
Pfeiffer Georgi is a three-time winner competing in the elite women's road race.
Sam Watson is a Brisbane resident participating in the Gaza flotilla.
Welsh professional cyclist who won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes.
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Zoe Backstedt retains her British national elite women's time trial title, topping an all-Welsh podium at the 2026 championships in Lampeter.
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