SEMI-PROFESSIONAL cyclist Kit Gilham took first place in the Clifton Cycling Club’s folding bike race.

Former Clifton CC member Gilham won the event at the finish of the Tour Of Britain stage in Malton Road, York, on Saturday.

Entrants were timed over laps of a 200 metre circuit, with reigning World Brompton champion Alistair Kay in the field.

Event organiser Andy Johnston said: “It was organised as a fun event, but some people were taking it pretty seriously.”

Kit’s wife, Jo, won the prize for best woman rider and his father, John, was best rider with a bus pass.