Scott Chalmers, the Western Cyclocross League leader, secured his third win of the season in round eight of the championship, at Conham River Park, Hanham.

The Science in Sport.com rider was pressured for the first few laps by Simon Burgess (Somer Valley CC), Jeremy Addis (Royal Dean Forest CC) and John Whittington (University of Bath Cycling Club) but gradually pulled away to finish two minutes clear.

Burgess, who had finished second ahead of Chalmers in third spot in the round seven race staged by Chippenham and District Wheelers at Castle Combe Race Circuit, again took second place with Addis in third.

Round nine is being staged by Cheltenham and County CC at Pittville Park, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, on Sunday from 10.30am.

Round VII results: 1 Peter Kench (GWR Team/3Vi/Swindon Cycles/Spiuk/High5) 2 Simon Burgess (Somer Valley CC) 3 Scott Chalmers (Science In Sport.com) 4 Garry Clark (Banjo Cycles.com) 5 Jeremy Addis (Royal Dean Forest CC) 6 Chas Thursfield (Dream CC) 7 Scot Easter (Royal Navy & Royal Marines CA) 8 Peter Giddings (VC Walcot) 9 John Russell (BAD Tri/Fred Baker Cycles) 10 Andrew Carnall (Agiskoviner) 11 Martin Wright (Dream CC) 12 David Lindsey 13 Andy Smith (Swindon RC) 14 Tony Chapman (Dream CC) 15 Rupert Denny (Team Swift); Women, 1 Claire Smith (Swindon RC); U12, 1 Thomas Sewell (Swindon RC); Youth, Jack Saunders; Veterans, 1 Garry Clark (Banjo Cycles.com); Juniors, 1 Rupert Denny (Team Swift).

Round VIII results: 1 Scott Chalmers (Science In Sport.com) 2 Simon Burgess (Somer Valley CC) 3 Jeremy Addis (Royal Dean Forest CC) 4 John Whittington (University of Bath CC) 5 Vince Page (MJS Racing) 6 Chas Thursfield (Dream CC ) 7 Barry Holley (Velo Club Walcot) 8 Rob Lee 9 Joe Page (Team Echelon – Spiuk) 10 Andy Webb (Kenilworth Wheelers CC) 11 Richard Sanders (Las Vegas Institute of Sport / Performancecycles.co.uk) 12 Peter Brookes (Somer Valley CC) 13 Jamie Pembroke 14 Ian Evans (Halesowen A & CC) 15 Doug Hall; Women, 1 Michelle Holley; Youth, 1 Ashley Hutchison (VC St Raphael); U12, 1 Thomas Sewell (Swindon RC); Juniors, 1 Joe Page (Team Echelon – Spiuk).