CYCLE star Joe Childs from Ashton-under- Hill, topped his age group and finished fourth overall in a ten-mile enduro race in the Forest of Dean.

Despite a crash, the Bredon Hill Middle School pupil followed up his conv i n c i n g win at the Evesham Cyclefest mountain bike challenge with a fine display.

The course had descents with thick mud, exposed roots and 1,312 feet of climbs.

Childs passed other riders to complete the course in 1:07:50 to claim fourth overall and first in the 12-14 age group. He is now hoping to compete in similar races over the winter.