SHOREHAM youngster Dan Tulett has capped a remarkable winter by being crowned National under 14 cyclocross champion, writes Glenn Garrett.

The 12-year-old led from start to finish at Chantry Park, Ipswich, easily beating riders a year older than him.

Already the National Trophy Series champion, super smooth Tullett crossed the line 43 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, Condor Cycles' David Barnes.

He has one more trophy race to compete in this weekend in Shrewsbury, where victory will complete an unbeaten season, before he turns his attention back to road racing and the summer campaign.

"It's certainly been a good year," his mum Catherine said. "He's got two nationals titles - hopefully the first of many to come. It was amazing for him to win that in his first year in the age-group against boys a year older."

The road racing season starts in February and Dan, who rides for Hargrove Cycles, will go up against Europe's finest in Holland. The all-rounder will also be competing in the national mountain bike series.

Dan is not the only Tulett making waves on the national scene. His younger brother Ben is starring on the National under 10 youth circuit.