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2006 Hill Climb Championships at Wortley Hall.
THE CLARION TEN CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOLTON CLARION TEN 24 APRIL 2004
THE CLARION FIFTY
CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MDTTA 24 JULY 2004.
CLARION CYCLING CLUB HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP 6th November 2004
Clarion Easter Meet Circuit Races - 26th March 2005
THE CLARION TEN CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOLTON CLARION TEN 24 APRIL 2004
On an ideal day for racing 13 Clarion members faced the timekeeper although only three of these Philip Albiez, Andy Horner and Paul Dickinson could be considered in contention for the championship. The others though were not only supporting a Clarion event but scoring valuable points for their section in the points competition. As he was warming up on his rollers Philip Albiez was informed that Andy and Paul had tied the previous week posting twenty two minute tens. In response he said Ill have to do a 21 minute ten then. This he did to take the title by 16 seconds from Andy. Alas Pauline Cooper a second claim member of Oakhill was in collision with a car arising from the inattention of another vehicle driver. Fortunately she was not too badly injured and was released from hospital the same day. She scored five points for starting the event. The police stopped the race but only ten riders did not complete their ride and it did not affect the Clarion championship. With no ladies team Jayne Bevitt takes the Bert Brown Trophy with a sterling 26min 49 sec ride. Please advise Peter Roscoe if any second claim members have been missed.
1. Philip Albiez Bury 21 56
2. Andy Horner Bolton 22 12
3. Paul Dickinson Bolton 22 14
4. Ian Clarke Fenland 24 06
5. Steve Smith Oakhill 25 01
6. Joe Hardman Oakhill 25 21
7. Jayne Bevitt Fenland 26 49
8. Charles Jepson Oakhill 27 04
9. Mark Rudy Bury 27 05
10. Bob Duckworth Bury 27 55
11 Phil Culshaw Oakhill 28 06
12. Sally Roy Bolton 28 38
THE CLARION FIFTY
CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MDTTA 24 JULY 2004.
With the shortest handicap of the Clarion riders in the field and a recent 1.56.30 under his belt Paul Dickinson, Bolton Clarion, was the clear favourite to win the inaugural 50 championship. However, with Andy Horner, also of Bolton, and Derek Hodgins, Stockport riding as a National Clarion entrant the outcome was not clear cut. Derek though is no longer doing fast times on sporting courses so he had conceded the title before the start. Andy on the other hand had the confidence to win so he was matching Pauls starting effort for the first ten miles of the three lap circuit. Stylish Paul though failed to maintain pace on this demanding course made all the harder by a headwind on the final leg of the course. On the other hand Andy was in his element powering through the elements to forge ahead on the second two laps to take the title with his 1.59.14 ride against Pauls 2.3.08. An amazing 71 year old Derek Hodgins returned a 2.7.27 for third place. Frank Jefferson had mechanical trouble but valiantly finished to hold the table up. Please advise Peter Roscoe if any second claim members have been missed.
1. Andy Horner Bolton 1 59 14
2. Paul Dickinson Bolton 2 03 08
3. Derek Hodgins Stockport 2 07 22
4. Julian Mortel Stockport 2 08 38
5. Michael Potts Stockport 2 12 30
6. Tony Peach Crewe 2 13 13
7. Dave Albut Crewe 2 14 43
8. Vincent Eastwood Bury 2 21 03
9. Bob Duckworth Bury 2 39 56
10. Donald Lever Bury 2 44 55
11. Frank Jefferson Bury 2 56 37
15TH August 2004 Promoted by Stockport Clarion Cycling Club
Chief
Commissaire: Clive Humphry
Assistant
Commissaires: Richie Haynes and Pete Deary
Race
H. Q: Doveholes
Community Centre.
(adjacent
Cricket Ground)
Signing
on from 8:30 a.m, racing starts @10am.
Race
Map. Marshals located at
Red Flags & Start & Finish.
Course
Description:
Circuit 15.7km (refer to map), there are several
climbs & narrow roads with double white lines on the A6, A623 & A625
(commissaire to brief riders on penalties for infringement). Marshals will be
located at each point numbered on the race map [2 to 24].
The race will be neutralized from the HQ [1] to the
start [3] after turning right [2] off the A6. At [3] racing starts and riders follow road uphill to Sparrowpit and
The Wanted Inn PH [4].
Route follows minor road to Castleton. This is a
narrow road, riders to proceed with due care for oncoming traffic. This road is
lumpy with a steep climb to the finish area. On passing the finish line for the
first time [24], the lap board will show 6 laps to finish.
The race route continues towards Castleton where at
[5] follow the road keeping left now in direction of Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Riders take care between points [5] & [6] on
narrow road where after descent sharp left corner, followed by steep ascent
after sharp turn.
Riders pass Tourist Spot car park on right (Care) and
continue towards Chapel-en-le-Frith climbing up Rushup Edge past [6] turning
for Mam Nick.
Climb up Rushup Edge for 2 miles then fast descent to
[7].
Left turn to climb up slip road and join A6. Care
required joining A6 (race convoy to protect riders as far as legally possible).
Climb for 1.2 miles along A6 until reaching mini
roundabout [8].
Continue as before to finish [24] where lap board will
read 5 laps to go.
Complete 5 more laps to finish race. Race distance
100km.
|
Placing |
Time |
Rider |
Team |
|
1st |
2h 33 42 |
Mark Lovatt |
Planet X / On One |
|
2nd |
+ 3 12 |
Kristian House |
SIS |
|
3rd |
St |
Daniel Martin |
CC Giro |
|
4th |
St |
James Dobbin |
Arctic Shorter Rochford RT |
|
5th |
+ 4 00 |
Andrew Sedgewick |
Rutland CC |
|
6th |
+ 4 10 |
John Tanner |
Planet X / On One |
|
7th |
+ 4 51 |
Mike Kiss |
JE James RT |
|
8th |
St |
Matt Sewell |
|
|
9th |
St |
Nathan Turnbull |
Leigh Premier |
|
10th |
St |
James Sampson |
Race Scene |
|
11th |
+ 5 38 |
Mike Jones |
Pinarello RT |
|
12th |
+ 5 55 |
Andrew Harrison |
AT Performance |
|
13th |
St |
Nick Hodgson |
Severn RC |
|
14th |
St |
Mark Burton |
Ace RT |
|
15th |
+ 6 08 |
Andy Collins |
Team Lichfield |
|
16th |
St |
Bryan Pool |
Andersons Racing |
|
17th |
St |
Shaun Pearson |
Ribble Valley CRC |
|
18th |
St |
Craig Ganderton |
RV Urania Delmen Horst |
|
19th |
St |
Nick Shaughnessy |
Wills Wheels / Astra Signs |
|
20th |
St |
Tim Kay |
Birkenhead North End |
|
21st |
St |
Stephen Lloyd |
Deeside Olympic |
|
22nd |
St |
David Cuming |
Team Velocity |
|
23rd |
St |
Sam Clarke |
Buxton CC |
|
24th |
St |
Lee Feeney |
Chester RC |
|
25th |
St |
Adam Weaver |
Doncaster Wheelers |
|
26th |
St |
Martin Freeman |
Wills Wheels / Astra Signs |
|
27th |
St |
Jimmy Froggatt |
Wills Wheels / Astra Signs |
|
28th |
+ 6 56 |
Simon Bridge |
Leigh Premier |
|
29th |
+ 8 51 |
Nawfal Demnati |
Private Member |
|
30th |
+ 10 38 |
Mark Turnbull |
Leigh Premier |
|
31st |
+ 14 40 |
Matthew Lythgoe |
Getmeabike.com RT |
|
32nd |
+ 17 38 |
David Langlands |
Fenland Clarion |
In what looked like preparation
for the Tour of the Peak, Mark Lovatt let the field know how it was going to be
the first time up the Hill to the Wanted Man Inn at Sparrowpit.
His attack split the field,
stringing out all riders the first time past the finish.
Continued testing of the other
riders saw Lovatt, Dobbbin, House & Martin break from the head of the race
with Lovatt & Dobbin away after two laps with House & Martin chasing.
On the 3rd lap the four
consolidated and a chasing group formed including John Tanner, Matt Sewell,
James Sampson, Nathan Turnbull, Andrew Sedgewick, Mike Jones & Mike Kiss.
On lap 4 Lovatt made a decisive
attack up to the Wanted Man Inn, gaining 25 seconds at 2 laps to go. This
extended to 1 58 with 1 lap to go, finally coming home 3 12 clear of his
rivals.
1st Clarion Rider in
the National Clarion Championships went to Dave Langlands of Fenland Clarion.
Not bad for a big lad / tester. Other Clarion riders either failed to finish
this tough circuit or were a lap down.
Thanks to all the Clarion helpers
& marshals who made the event possible. You know how well you did. Thanks.
We are proud to say the event went
without a hitch. Winning riders went home happy with decent winnings (thanks to
the full field), a bottle of Champagne and a Clarion cap.
CLARION CYCLING CLUB
6th November 2004
Event Secretary:
Peter Roscoe
6 Horncastle Close
Bury BL8 1XE.
Tele:0161 761 6856
| Places | Min | Sec | ||
| 1st | Andy Horner | Bolton | 2 | 47.6 |
| 2nd | Carl Price | Sunderland/ASICS | 2 | 58.8 |
| 3rd | Andrew Skinner | Bolton | 3 | 02.4 |
| 4th | Ian Clarke | Fenland | 3 | 06.4 |
| 5th | Martin Pigott | Stockport | 3 | 26.1 |
| 6th | Geoff Downs | Oakhill | 3 | 26.9 |
| 7th | Jayne Bevitt | Fenland | 3 | 28.1 |
| 8th | Steve Smith | Oakhill | 3 | 30.0 |
| 9th | Steve Giles | London | 3 | 30.8 |
| 10th | Chris Goode | Manchester & Stretford | 3 | 31.9 |
| 11th | David Skinner | Bolton | 3 | 37.6 |
| 12th | Joe Hardman | Oakhill | 3 | 42.0 |
| 13th | Dave Hessian | Bolton | 3 | 45.3 |
| 14th | Charles Jepson | Oakhill | 4 | 10.3 |
| 15th | Martin Perfect | London | 4 | 13.4 |
| 16th | George Fenwick | London | 4 | 20.1 |
| 17th | Stuart Walsh | Manchester & Stretford | 4 | 55.4 |
Thanks to timekeeper Keith Lightfoot, Ravensthorpe C.C. and assistant timekeeper Sylvia Roscoe for their readiness to help in the running of this event.
That the Clarion is on the up there is no doubt and this event was further evidence of the advance being enjoyed by us all. With five wins under his belt in this event in the last nine years Carl Price was arguably the favourite to win but Andy Horner has been on top form all season. Although he isnt as lean as Carl he powered himself up the climb to win by an impressive margin. Father and son Andrew and David Skinner had a good day. Andrew besides taking third place also broke the record for the 45 to 49 age group. At thirteen years of age David should be pleased with his eleventh place which also represents a record for his age group. Invariably unsung is the last man but in my view he is a very important person in any competition. I then give my plaudits to Stuart Walsh for having a go. Stuart had not raced before and having joined on the morning of the event he was our latest member to join. Along with fellow section member Chris Goode he also underpins the section competition of the points league.
I regret that there was no one available to fill in the result board at the finish.
Peter