There was disappointment for Finchley Racing Team’s Andy Hastings as a puncture on the final lap denied him a top-ten finish at the Otley National Criterium Series.

Hastings, pictured, fighting a lone battle for Finchley, was up against top British teams and was in contention throughout the race.

However, in the final lap he suffered a puncture and had to pull out of the race.

He said: “I was totally gutted, but it shows I have the form so hopefully the big results will come.”