The final round of the Friction Hydraulics Series saw a first start and win of the year for a multiple Shropshire Best All Rounder Victor Chetta in the West Cheshire TTCA 25. Chetta showed he’d lost none of his form with a dominant win of 54 minutes 40 seconds on the Tern Hill – Shawbirch […]
R4 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Brid...
A solid field of 23 riders took on the challenge of climbing Five Chimneys at Hughley in Round 4 of The BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series promoted by Bridgnorth CC with just 0.4 seconds separating first from second in a hard fought battle. Won overall by visiting AeroCoach rider Richard Bussell in the satisfyingly neat […]
R3 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Mid ...
Round 3 of the BBR Hill Climb Series saw the first appearance of the 2019 Hill Climb Champion Dave Scott on a favourite hill – and a fine win sealed in a belated entry to the Series as Mid Shropshire Wheelers promoted their one mile climb of The Stiperstones. Scott pushed out the 2021 Silver […]
R2 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Nova...
A second win in 24 hours saw Tomos Hales open up his lead at the top of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series as retiring Nova raiders Race Secretary Fliss Connor promoted her final event. Held on a lovely evening at Station Road, Ironbridge, the three-quarter mile course is deceptive with speed having to be […]
R1 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Wrek...
Round 1 of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series saw a big surprise as Tomos Hales took the win ahead of a strong field of 25 riders in Wrekinsport CC’s Willomoor Bank climb. Ramping to 15% at the end, the rolling approach requires tactical prowess as going too hard on the lower slopes can come […]
R19 Friction Hydraulics Series: North Sh...
The 19th and penultimate round of the Friction Hydraulics Series saw just one more championship medal decided and Wrekinsport set an almost insurmountable lead in their quest to seal the Top Club Award in their 100th anniversary year. Held on the Tern Hill – Shawbirch course, the North Shropshire Wheelers 25 was won overall by […]
R14 SB Sports Injuries Series: Bridgnort...
Just one second separated first from second in Round 14 of the SB Sports Injuries Series as Bridgnorth CC presented their 10 mile event on the Bonningale – Shifnal course. This is an unfamiliar course to many riders, although it has been used in the Series before, but with Bridgnorth CC promoting on it for […]
R18 Friction Hydraulics Series: Fibrax W...
Seven Friction Hydraulics Series medals were finally settled in Round 18, Fibrax Wrexham RC’s 25 mile event as Tim Beardmore put up a successful defence of his Overall and Veterans titles with another great win in both competitions in an event marred by a collision that broke the collarbone of Graeme Donnell, putting paid to […]
R17 Friction Hydraulics Series:Wrekinspo...
Riders wilted in the oppressive heat of Round 17 of The Friction Hydraulics Series as Wrekinsport CC presented their 10 mile Open on the Hopton Chapel – Tern Hill course in baking conditions that affected some more than others. Post-race comments showed just how much some riders struggled, as despite scorching conditions which usually produce […]
R13 SB Sports Injuries Series: Ludlow CC...
A searing hot evening kept riders away from one of the most testing courses in Shropshire as Ludlow CC presented their Scenic 10, Round 13 of the SB Sports Injuries Series – as Jonathan Mills-Keeling sealed the SB Veterans title without turning a pedal. With the mercury in the mid-30’s the strenuous effort required to […]