The Stang - National Hill Climb Championships 2013

Captured by Michael Craig - F Stop Picture Co.

In horrendous conditions with 45mph winds and pouring rain, Jo, Nicola, Eve finished 4th, 6th and 8th respectively at the National Hill Climb Championships all finishing within seconds of the women's record set in 2012 by former National Champion Lynn Hamel!

James Knox convincingly retained his junior title and finishing 8th overall in the senior competition!

For full results see Velouk

National Hill Climb Championships 2013



Nicola at Beeley Moor at the weekend - a climb similar
in lenth to the Stang

This weekend Yorkshire hosts the National Hill Climb Championships of 2013 where Eve, Jo and Nicola will take on hot competition from a strong women’s field including reigning champion Lynn Hamel, Scott Contessa’s Alice Cobb and Iron Man world champion Lou Collins. James Knox of Champion Systems will defend his title in the junior competition and former rider Hugh Carthy will compete in the senior event with team mates Richard Handley and Mike Cuming. For full start list and preview see CTT - http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Home/tabid/36/itemid/3504/Default.aspx 


This year’s climb known as ‘The Stang’ is 2.3 miles long over varying gradient, including some at 18% and a fast downhill section. The climb is also very exposed at the top, so the stormy weather forecast will make for some interesting conditions. See regular hill climb winner Tejvan Pettinger’s blog for more - http://cyclinguphill.com/grinton-moor-and-another-trip-to-arkengarthdale/ 

Eve riding The Stang earlier in the year.
Thanks Jack & John O'Neil for the photos.

Three Bronze Medals for Lauryn Therin

Lauryn Therin & her tandem partner Aileen McGlynn win 3 bronze medals in the National Track Championships in the Kilo, Pursuit and 200m TT.
Janet Birkmyre also raced the scratch in an attempt to defend her 2012 National Title amongst Olympic gold medalists and World Champions - read her blog here

For full results from the weekend go to the news tab of http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/britishtrackchampionships