Josh Charlton wins the U23 British Time Trial Championships
Saint Piran and British Cycling rider Josh Charlton has won the 2023 U23 British Cycling National Time Trial Championships (21 June 2023).
Josh (19), who rides for the South West team Saint Piran Pro Cycling and is on the British Cycling Programme, has beaten 27 riders to become National Champion. He will wear his unique national champions jersey in every U23 time trial race across the world for the next 12 months. This latest win is a recognition of the growing success Saint Piran is having in 2023 with riders blossoming for both the team and British Cycling’s track programmes. Josh’s win follows wins for Jack Rootkin-Gray, Charlie Tanfield and Will Tidball in recent weeks. Will Roberts became Welsh Time Trial National Champion last week (10 June 2023).
Saint Piran Pro Cycling riders have held European titles but this is the first road national title in the team’s seven-year history. It is an important moment in the rider’s and team’s careers and recognition of the quality of riders still being generated from domestic cycling.
Richard Pascoe Team Owner says “Often teams and governing bodies in this case British Cycling talk about devlopment. We are in essence, all British Cycling and part of the whole cycling ecosystem. When a young rider not only represents his country as a world-class pursuiter but also pulls on the jersey of a continental team, it means cycling is winning. Development is about a whole range of inputs for a rider - training, mentoring from our part at Saint Piran and an extensive road program that gives the extra per cent that can carry them towards Olympic success. We are incredibly proud of Josh - it could not have happened to a nicer lad or one with such an amazing future.”
Saint Piran is very proud to provide opportunities, and showcase young talented British riders and do it in an environment that is sustainable, puts riders first taking care of their physical and mental well-being all whilst putting riders on the top step of the podium.
