James Shaw: a hard day at junior World Champs road race

James Shaw best placed Brit in world championships junior men's road race won by Jonas Bokeloh (Germany)

James Shaw, road world championships 2014

James Shaw, road world championships 2014

(Image credit: Gregor Brown)

James Shaw was Great Britain's best placed rider at the end of a tough day on the bike at the world championships junior men's road race.

The 18 year-old was 16th in the final gallop to the line in Ponferrada after slipping back and losing position through the final corner with 600m to go.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.