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With the 2026 Champion of Champions competitions entering their final stages, riders still have opportunities to secure their place in the race for the prestigious annual awards.

For the Ron Kitching Trophy (Open) and Beryl Burton Trophy (Female), there is just one qualifying event remaining – the RTTC National 10-mile Championships.

To qualify, riders must compete in three of the four RTTC Championship events covering 10, 25 and 50 miles, together with the Circuit Championship. The rider’s best three results count, with points awarded according to finishing position – one point for first, two for second and so on. The overall winner is the rider with the lowest total across their three scoring performances.

Importantly, riders must have completed the required three events to qualify. Those who have ridden only one or two events will need to compete in the remaining championship to reach the qualifying requirement.

Ron Kitching Trophy

Thomas Lee of Team Bottrill Nopinz currently leads the Open competition on 12 points from three events, meaning he has already completed the minimum number of qualifying rides. Jack Levick (George Fox Cycling Solutions) is second on 20 points from three events, with Rob Francis (Team Bottrill Nopinz) third on 21 points, also from three events.

Sam McDonald, Dylan Griffiths and Joel Hyde have also completed three events and currently meet the minimum requirement to qualify.

Several other riders remain in contention but have completed only two events. They will need to ride the National 10 if they are to reach the required three events and qualify for the competition.

Current standings:

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Beryl Burton Trophy

Laura Davies currently leads the Female competition on five points from three events, meaning she has already completed the three rides required to qualify.

Hayley Wells (Aerologic RT) is second on four points from two events, while Emily Martin (Team Bottrill Nopinz) is third on six points, also from two events. Both will need to compete in the National 10 to reach the three-event qualification requirement.

Joanne Rea, Lauren Creamer, Laura Pittard and Tina Dankwart have also completed two events and will need a further ride to qualify.

With the National 10 the final opportunity to complete the required three events, it could have a significant bearing on the final standings.

Current standings:

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Juniors still have plenty to play for

The junior Champion of Champions competitions follow a slightly different format. Riders compete across the RTTC National Circuit, Closed Circuit, Hill Climb, 10-mile and 25-mile Championships, with their best three results from the five events counting towards the final standings.

With only the National Circuit and National 25 Championships having taken place so far, there are still three championships remaining. This means that riders who have completed only one or two events still have opportunities to reach the required three rides and qualify for the competition.

Chris Bordman Trophy

Leon Atkins (Camsmajaco) currently leads the Junior Boys competition with two points from two events, ahead of Roch Morgan (Utmost-Mezzo Isle of Man Junior Cycling Team) on four points from two events and Douglas Tulett (Thanet RC) on nine points from two events.

The standings remain particularly open further down the field, with a number of riders having completed just one event. These riders will need to complete two more qualifying events if they are to reach the required three rides.

Current standings:

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Junior Girls Champion of Champions

Alice Tulett (Thanet RC) currently leads the Junior Girls competition with six points from two events.

Eloise Ward (Camsmajaco) and Maia Howell (Shibden Cycling Club) are both on one point after one event, while Olivia Smallshaw (Secret Training CC), Elysian Rose (Beeston Cycling Club) and Skye Martingale (Enhance-d Club) have also completed one event.

With three championships still to come, the Junior Girls competition is wide open. Riders who have completed only one event will need to ride in two more championships to reach the three-event qualification requirement.

Current standings:

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Remaining qualifying championships

The remaining events provide riders with an opportunity not only to compete for national championship honours, but also to put themselves in contention for the Champion of Champions awards.

The RTTC National 10-mile Championships include separate Open, Female and Junior events, followed by the RTTC National Closed-Circuit Championship and RTTC National Hill Climb Championship.

Riders looking to qualify should check the individual event information and make sure they meet the requirements for their respective competition.

Remaining Championship Events

• RTTC National 10-mile Championship – Female & Juniors: Event details and entries

• RTTC National 10-mile Championship – Open: Event details and entries

• RTTC National Closed-Circuit Championship: Event details and entries

• RTTC National Hill Climb Championship: Event details and entries