The longest climb on the Shropshire calendar isn’t the steepest, but isn’t as suited to the type of rider who prefers short, sharp explosive efforts – as Dave Scott almost found out to his cost. Averaging 5.4%, the 1.95 mile climb saw Scott go into the race trying to break Richard Bussell’s fabulous course record […]
R5 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Oswe...
There was a shock is store at Round 5 of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series as Ben Pierce took a fine win away from the 2019 Cahmpion – and on one of his home climbs. Last appearing as a Junior in the 2021 BBR Series, Bridgnorth CC’s Ben Pierce took the win on Oswestry […]
R19 Friction Hydraulics Series: WCTTCA 2...
The final round of the Friction Hydraulics Series saw the outstanding Junior medals and the destination of the Top Club Award settled; and David Griffiths take a solid win in the West Cheshire TTCA 25. Held on the popular and fast Tern Hill – Shawbirch course, Griffiths stopped the watch on 52 minutes 20 seconds, […]
R4 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Brid...
One of Shropshire’s oldest hill climb courses saw a fine battle on a glorious summer’s evening as Bridgnorth CC presented their climb of ‘Five Chimneys’, Hughley, Round 4 of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series. In use since at least the 1960’s when the cottages which give the climb its name still existed; the climb […]
R3 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Mid ...
Kirk Vickers showed up at his first hill climb of the season on a favourite course intent on breaking his own course record in Round 3 of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series, Mid Shropshire Wheelers ascent of The Stiperstones. In the end that 3 minutes 55.0 seconds record was safe for another year as […]
R12 SB Sports Injuries Series: Bridgnort...
It was a Bridgnorth CC sandwich at the top of the standings in Round 12 of the SB Sports Injuries Series as two first-time entrants took first and third place – and Chris Riley sealed SB Veterans Gold in Bridgnorth CC’s sporting 10 mile event. Held on the Boningale to Shifnal course, riders faced a […]
R2 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Wrek...
Reigning BBR Hill Climb Series Champion Tomos Hales headed back to the top of the standings after Round 2 after taking a solid win in his own club’s promotion on Willomoor Bank. At just a sniff under a mile Hales coped best with a course where regular changes of gradient are thrown into the mix […]
R1 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series: Para...
Thanks to Chris Riley for contributions to this report The 2023 BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series got off to a fabulous start with a new climb added to the Series by Paramount CRT – the ominous Asterton Bank. Consensus was unanimous amongst the 23 riders that this was a brilliant opener to the Series, with […]
R18 Friction Hydraulics Series: North Sh...
The destination of seven Friction Hydraulics medals and three Championships was decided in the 18th and penultimate round, North Shropshire Wheelers’ 25. Held on the Tern Hill – Shawbirch course, rain, cold and a strange wind resistance that seemed localised and affected leading riders in different ways saw Mid Shropshire Wheelers’ Victor Chetta take the […]
Paramount HC August 21st 2023 Asterton B...
1 David Fellows SolihullCC S 5:06 2 Dave Scott Mule S 5:08 3 James Pearce Solihull CC S 5:31 4 Oliver Tandy Solihull CC S 5:37 5 Ben Southgate Wrekinsport J 5:57 6 Tomos Hales Wrekinsport S 5:58 7 Robbie Disney Ludlow CC S 6:05 8 Sara Willhoit Paramount L 6:07 9 John Woodward MSW […]