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The 46-year-old Stannington-based rider won with some ease, finding himself alone at the front at around half distance and holding off the chasing bunch to cross the line around a minute clear.
A former winner of the Tour of Spain’s points competition, Elliott initially broke away with Tony Gibb (Plowman Craven ) and Chris Newton (Recycling.co.uk), but found himself alone and 18 seconds ahead.
Reigning British Best All-Rounder time trialer Kevin Dawson of Doncaster clocked an impressive 39 minutes to win his category in the British Circuit Championships in Cheshire.