However, Rob said the top four finish had exceeded their wildest expectations for the local talent.
“Even finishing the Tour de France is a massive achievement,” he said.
Now he hopes the “Onley effect” could inspire the next generation.
“I am really hoping that the young kids are seeing this and going – well, if it can happen to him, it can happen to me and jump on their bikes again,” he said.
“We definitely have seen a downturn in kids participating and I am hoping this gives us that massive push again for kids to get back out on their bikes.”