ASTON FIELDS rider Joseph Rowe maintained his excellent form by coming third at the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross series.

Rowe, who rides for Wyre Forest CC, finished fifth in the final round in Abergavenny to ensure that third place in the series overall was secured. The West Midlands Regional Champion sets his sights on the National Championships held at Sutton Park on Sunday, January 8.

Rowe has also been selected to represent the West Midlands at the Inter-Area Cyclo-Cross Championships on January 15.