Alex Dowsett, Hayley Simmonds and Scott Davies were all crowned 2015 British time trial national champions on Thursday in Lincoln.

Dowsett took his fourth British title in the discipline, equalling the record held by Stuart Dangerfield.

The 26-year-old Movistar pro beat Edmund Bradbury (NFTO) by over three and a half minutes on the 45km course based at the Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit. Ryan Perry (SportGrub) placed third.

Dowsett’s ride didn’t all go to plan, however, as he left the tarmac on a tight corner and was forced to ride a section of grass. The incident did little to faze the 2015 Bayern Rundfahrt winner and he cruised to a comfortable winning margin.

>>> Alex Dowsett claims record-equalling fourth National time trial title

Simmonds (Team Velosport) added to her 2014 national 10- and 50-mile time trial titles in the women’s event, beating Molly Weaver (Liv-Plantur) by 1-18, with Dame Sarah Storey (Pearl Izumi Sports Tours International) in third.

Scott Davies (100% ME) had earlier successfully defended his under-23 men’s title, beating Owain Doull (Team Wiggins) and Tao Geoghegan Harrt (Axeon).

Alex Dowsett on his way to winning the British time trial national championships 2015

After an early-season collarbone break, Dowsett has recovered fully

Alex Dowsett at full speed on the motor racing circuit

Job done! Alex Dowsett claims his fourth national TT title

Alex Dowsett gives a post-race interview

Alex Dowsett in the national champion’s jersey

Edmund Bradbury claimed a fine second place behind Dowsett

Ryan Perry placed third

Hayley Simmonds was the quickest rider in the women’s event

Hayley Simmonds on her way to claiming the British TT title

Hayley Simmonds gives interviews after the podium ceremony

Scott Davies successfully defended his under-23 men’s title