Wincanton Classic

Wincanton Classic
Race details
RegionUnited Kingdom
DisciplineRoad race
CompetitionUCI Road World Cup
TypeOne-day
History
First edition1989 (1989)
Editions9
Final edition1997
First winner Frans Maassen (NED)
Final winner Andrea Tafi (ITA)

Wincanton Classic (also known as Leeds International Classic and Rochester International Classic) was a cycling classic taking place in the United Kingdom as part of the UCI Road World Cup.

It was first held in 1989 in Newcastle, moving to Brighton in 1990 and 1991. The following year it was moved to Leeds, to be known as Leeds International Classic between 1994 and 1996. In its last year it was held in Rochester as Rochester International Classic. In 1998 it was replaced in the UCI Road World Cup by the HEW Cyclassics.

Winners

Year Country Rider Team
1989  Netherlands Frans Maassen Superconfex–Yoko–Opel–Colnago
1990  Italy Gianni Bugno Chateau d'Ax
1991  Belgium Eric van Lancker Panasonic–Sportlife
1992  Italy Massimo Ghirotto Carrera Jeans–Vagabond
1993  Italy Alberto Volpi Mecair–Ballan
1994  Italy Gianluca Bortolami Mapei–CLAS
1995  Great Britain Maximilian Sciandri MG Maglificio–Technogym
1996  Italy Andrea Ferrigato Roslotto–ZG Mobili
1997  Italy Andrea Tafi Mapei–GB