SOMERSET Road Club rider Darren Webb has won the road bike category at the recent National Emergency Services Time Trial Championships.

A total of 150 riders from across the country competed in the weekend event in Newcastle, representing the police, fire, ambulance and prison services on a 10-mile and 25-mile course.

On the sporting hilly and windy 25-mile course, Webb finished in 61 minutes to claim the top spot.

Somerset County Gazette:

PRIZE: Darren Webb (centre) with representatives of the fire service at the National Emergency Services Championships in Newcastle.