Great Britain juniors, Manx riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh (pictured), both finished in the top 10 in stage two, the individual time trial, at the Tour of Axel in Holland.
Kennaugh finished an excellent sixth, moving him up to 13th overall and third in the young rider competition.
Bellis finished ninth in the time trial, moving him up to a brilliant fourth overall, while Bellis finished a great seventh in Friday's opening stage.
GB team mates Steven Burke, Matt Rowe, Russell Hampton and Mark McNally are 52nd, 54th, 55th and 86th overall respectfully.
The Tour of Axel is one of the biggest Junior stage races and attracted a massive field of 198 riders.
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