Capital cyclist Rhys Edwards, 17, a student at James Gillespie’s High School, was awarded the British Time Trialling champion of champions trophy for junior men at a ceremony in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
The trophy is named after Chris Boardman, former Olympic and World champion as well as three time Tour de France stage winner.
Rhys rides for Junior development team Trainsharp and previously rode for Edinburgh Road Club.
He won the award for consistent high placings across various British time trial disciplines including short and long time trials and hill climbs.
Current Scottish Hill climb champion, Rhys received his award from Stirling’s Christina McKenzie, female record holder cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
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