Hill Climb 2013

2013 Hill Climb Photo (L-R J Spence, R Serradhinho, A Stevenson, S Doyle, S Young, A Collins, N Hickman, F Turner, A Saunders, N Wilson, M Collins, N Senechal, P Riley, D Summerell, T Furby, R O'Donnell, M Webb). Picture by S Clifford-Smith.

2013 Hill Climb Photo (L-R, J Spence, R Serradhinho, A Stevenson, S Doyle, S Young, A Collins, N Hickman, F Turner, A Saunders, N Wilson, M Collins, N Senechal, P Riley, D Summerell, T Furby, R O'Donnell, M Webb). Picture by S Clifford-Smith.

Eleven riders took part in the final time trial of 2013, the Club Hill Climb. Starting at the base of the climb from Offleyholes Farm towards Preston riders faced a testing, sharp challenge.With reigning champion James Gomm out of action Andy Saunders was the pre-race favourite and he did not disappoint. His time of 1m 15.2secs was one of the quickest in recent years. Club Captain, Simon Doyle and Richard Serradinho took second and third place respectively. The middle of the field saw Nick Senechal, Mark Collins and Andrew Stevenson separated by less than two seconds.

Pictures by Mike Webb available from here.

Andy Saunders

The post-ride social event at the Windmill Pub, Charlton featured Frank Turner's investiture as Life Member and Vice-President of the Nomads in recognition of his many years service and contribution to the club.

Frank Turner

Time keeping and pushing off were James Spence, Frank Turner and Tony Furby.

Results
A Saunders 1m 15.2sec, S Doyle 1.28.2, R Serradinho 1.32.1, S Young, 1.34.2,  N Senechal 1.47.3, M Collins 1.48.5, A Stevenson 1.48.7, N Hickman 1.59.9, D Summerell 2.10.9, R O'Donnell (L) 2.47.2

Private Time Trial
C Pearce, Team Cambridge 1.24.2