Statement from the Race Officials:

“Following representations made to the race officials at the conclusion of the Southport round of the 2010 Tour series a review of the finishing positions of all riders has been made.

“This review has indicated that due to a technical malfunction, the finishing positions of two riders was reversed on the provisional result issued by the race officials.

“The two riders concerned are Graham Briggs (Rapha Condor Sharp) and Ian Wilkinson (Endura Racing)

“The consequence of the review is that both teams were equal on points at the conclusion of the event, however, by virtue of the fact that Alexandre Blain won the race Endura Racing should have been awarded best team on the night.

“The race officials unreservedly apologise to the riders, team management and sponsors of both Rapha Condor Sharp and Endura Racing for this technical malfunction, and assure all those involved in the Halfords Tour Series, that an additional level of checking will be put in place for the remaining rounds thus ensuring that such a technical malfunction cannot reoccur.”

The Rnd 5 Team result is:

1                     Endura Racing

2                     Rapha – Condor – Sharp

3                     Motorpoint – Marshalls Pasta

4                     SigmaSport – Specialized

5                     Team Raleigh

6                     Team Corley Cycles

7                     Pendragon Le Col Colnago

8                     CyclePremier.com – Metaltek

9                     Kuota – Road.cc

10                   Team Ireland

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