Adam Blythe was disqualified from the Revolution Track Series longest lap race on Saturday after confusing a spectator's whistle for the signal to start his sprint.
Although Blythe impressively hopped back behind the line, he was removed from the competition, which was won by Ed Clancy.
The longest lap race sees riders track standing until the start pistol (rather than whistle) signals the start of the racing proper.
Blythe was making his debut in Orica-GreenEdge colours after signing to the Australian squad for the 2015 season.
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
-
-
Strong winds end Matt Page's North Coast 500 attempt while up on Mark Beaumont's sub-29 hour record
The Welshman was 21 hours into the 500-mile attempt when he climbed off on Monday evening
-
Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case – Large review
The Rapha Rainproof Essentials Case is a well made cycling phone case that keeps rain, road spray and sweat out while sitting comfortably in a jacket pocket
-
I challenged Olympic champion Ed Clancy to an e-bike race… and lost comically
‘It wasn’t my most famous victory, but it’s one of my finest,’ says three-time gold medallist
-
Adam Blythe unveils 24 carat gold Genesis bike
24 carat gold leaf bike design a collaboration between Genesis, Fat Creations and Blythe
-
Great Britain cycling team wind tunnel opens in Manchester
New state-of-the-art facility in Manchester will support the team’s riders on the path to Paris and cyclists at all levels
-
Ed Clancy forced to pull out of Tokyo 2020 Olympics, bringing his career to an end
Clancy has spent 20 years on the Great Britain Cycling Team and has competed in three Olympic games
-
Vitus Pro Cycling show off their 2019 team bike
Disc brakes and Prime carbon clinchers for the UK-based Pro Continental team
-
Revolution track series saved after financial issues
Revolution Series organiser Face Partnership acquired by Beatermed Limited, ensuring that the 2017/18 series continued
-
Great Britain qualifies fastest in men’s team pursuit on opening day of Manchester Track World Cup (video)
Great Britain's quartet of Ed Clancy, Steven Burke, Kian Emadi and Oliver Wood post quickest time in team pursuit qualifying round in Manchester
-
Adam Blythe reveals new British champion's kit (and he's gone for white shorts)
British champion Adam Blythe has revealed the national champion's kit that he will wear for Aqua Blue Sport in 2017, controversially choosing white shorts.
