Megan Barker reclaims British women's circuit title in Aberystwyth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Megan Barker won the British elite women's circuit race at the National Road Championships on June 26, 2026, in Aberystwyth. Barker secured victory in a close sprint against Carys Lloyd, finishing just under three hundredths of a second ahead. This win marks Barker's second consecutive title in this event, as she follows her 2023 success. The event also saw Zoe Backstedt clinch the women's time trial title the previous day, leading an all-Welsh podium. The championships will continue with the road race competition scheduled for June 28 in the same location.
- •Megan Barker claimed the title in Aberystwyth on June 26, 2026.
- •Barker edged out Carys Lloyd by less than three hundredths of a second.
- •Zoe Backstedt won the women's time trial championship the day before.
- •Matthew Bostock won the open race title on the same circuit.
- •The road race championships are set for June 28 in Aberystwyth.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Barker reclaims title at National Road Championships
- 9:28 PMBBC Sport — Barker reclaims title at National Road Championships
"Megan Barker reclaims her British elite women's circuit race title as the second day of the National Road Championships produces its second Welsh winner.
"Megan Barker reclaims her British elite women's circuit race title as the second day of the National Road Championships produces its second Welsh winner.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:28 PMBarker reclaims title at National Road Championships
Megan Barker reclaims her British elite women's circuit race title as the second day of the National Road Championships produces its second Welsh winner.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 9:28 PMBarker reclaims title at National Road Championships
Megan Barker reclaims her British elite women's circuit race title as the second day of the National Road Championships produces its second Welsh winner.
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