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From podiums to fuse boards: Meet the rider returning to racing after working as an electrician

Rob Scott.

Two years ago, Rob Scott was ranked as one of the best domestic racers in the UK. The Halifax-based rider won the National Road Series, taking victory at the Lancaster GP and Manx International Road Race in 2022 on the way. 

However, just a handful of months later, it looked like he may have to permanently give it all up.  After a lot of soul searching last winter, Scott turned to working as an electrician in order to make ends meet, as it appeared that he would be forced to give up racing his bike for a living. 

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