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Star Studded field for Monsal Hill Climb

Russell Downing heads up a star studded field for the Monsal Hill Climb next weekend …

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Russell Downing heads up a star studded field for the Simplyhealth Monsal Hill Climb.

First run in 1930, Monsal Hill Climb has been on the hill climb calendar for over 80 years. This event was started by a few friends riding out to Monsal Head at the end of the track season and timing each other up the hill, at this time it was an unmade road. In contrast, the event now attracts local riders from the Sheffield area to seasoned professionals, all having a go at the 675 yard climb, watched by hundreds of cycling fans which use the event to meet up with old friends and enjoy watching the spectacle regarded as the finale to the local cycling season.

Russell Downing heads up a star studded for for the 82nd running of this hill climb classic. National Hill Climb Champion, Gunnar Gronlund (RST – Trigon) leads the charge with others including Adam Duggleby (Sportscover Altura RT), Andrew Magnier (Node4 Giordana RT), Matt Holmes (Team Raleigh-GAC), Matt Clinton (Mike Vaughan Cycles), Jack Pullar (Wheelbase), Liam Holohan (Team Raleigh-GAC), Dean Downing (Rapha Condor), Graham Briggs (Team Raleigh-GAC), ex Monsal winner, now vet Chris Walker (RST – Trigon Bikes), plus top female rider just back from the Worlds, Jessie Walker (Matrix Fitness – Prendas).

Russell had longed to break the 1 minute 14 second course record set by Malcolm Elliott in 1981 and will again be trying to be come master of Monsal. He’s even been on the phone to Elliott for tips! The Endura rider came close in 2003 with a 1:18 when he rode for Life Repair.

Action kicks off at 11.00am at Monsal Head. Live commentary from Mark Barry along with Brent Storey will provide a great atmosphere for all cycling fans. As always record holder since 1981 Malcolm Elliott will be presenting the prizes to all categories shortly after 1.15pm. Spectators are urged to use the car park provided and arrive early to witness the action unfold.

Event organiser, Marc Etches of Sheffrec Cycling Club would like to thank James Glover at Simplyhealth, Neil Armitage at Pelican Cycles, Peter Collins at Montura Bikes, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Litton & Cressbrook Parish Council, Keith Adamson and Little Longstone Village Group, Derbyshire Police and Ellerys Tea Room. Without your help this event just simply wouldn’t happen.

 

The Downing brothers Russell and Dean down to ride the Monsal Hill Climb next weekend.

Event Directions. HQ – Monsal Head
The climb is situated at Monsal Dale, Great Longstone, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. Follow the A6 from Bakewell towards Buxton, turn right at Ashford in the Water, turn right onto the A6020, proceed for half a mile, turn left onto the B6465. Proceed for approx 3 miles towards Little Longstone. Sat Nav users please use the postcode DE45 1NL.

Car Parking
In order to keep the traffic running through Little Longstone with ease, please park in the field where instructed. Cost per car is £1.50 and only a 1 minute walk from the signing on area. It is very important that you park here to ease congestion and distress to the local residents. All proceeds from the car park will be donated to the Little Longstone Chapel. The car park will be clearly sign posted.

Important – Please note:
This event is to be run on a fully closed road within the picturesque Peak District. The road will be closed from 9.30am and re-opened before 1.30pm. The start area may be used by the house on route and the whole climb is open to emergency vehicles, if so a marshal will advise accordingly. If you do see a car approaching the start/finish area, it will be authorised to use the road by a marshal, please do not think otherwise and give way. Please respect the local residents. Anyone caught directing anger towards any road users will be removed from the event. The event organisers have spent hours negotiating the road closure so please treat the whole area with the respect it deserves.

Please descend to the start when advised to do so by the chief marshal. At the START riders MUST NOT stand in the roadway. No U turns WHATSOEVER within sight of the start. No warming up on the course after the event has started and no warming up on the diversion route.

STANDARD HARD SHELL HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY JUNIORS AND UNDER 18′s.

Live commentary by Mark Barry & Brent Storey. Marshals and helpers will be Sheffrec members, friends and family. Chief Marshal – Simon Jackson.

Many thanks to James Glover at Simplyhealth, Neil Armitage at Pelican Cycles, Peter Collins at Montura Bikes, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Litton & Cressbrook Parish Council, Keith Adamson and Little Longstone Village Group, Derbyshire Police and Ellerys Tea Room. Without your help this event just simply wouldn’t happen.

START SHEET

1 11.01 Jack Robinson Sheffrec CC
2 11.02 Daniel Ogden Shutt VR
3 11.03 Richard Bellamy Ashfield RC
4 11.04 Darren Staniforth Club Condor RC
5 11.05 Andy Hibberd North Hampshire RC
6 11.06 Jake Carlisle Mansfield RC
7 11.07 Thomas Taylor Sugarcane Creative
8 11.08 Andy Llewellyn Mansfield RC
9 11.09 Luke Beswick Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
10 11.10 George Eley Mansfield RC
11 11.11 Alex Kinderman Pedal Sport CC
12 11.12 Bob Stevens Sheffrec CC
13 11.13 Jamie Flaxman VTTA North Midlands
14 11.14 Bill Seddon Bolsover & District CC
15 11.15 Harry Hardcastle Kirklees Cycling Academy
16 11.16 Simon Kelly Bolsover & District CC
17 11.17 Fiona Maisey Sheffrec CC
18 11.18 Jonathan Poole Ashley Touring CC
19 11.19 Henry Hollyman Kirklees Cycling Academy
20 11.20 Karen Ledger Zepnat
21 11.21 Sara Rodgers La Squadra
22 11.22 Martyn Dransfield Thurcroft CC
23 11.23 Paul Heggie Birdwell Wheelers
24 11.24 Ivan Paul Ashley Touring CC
25 11.25 William Alves Matlock CC
26 11.26 Louis Tunnicliffe Sheffrec CC
27 11.27 Peter Crotty Mansfield RC
28 11.28 Yared Heller Sheffrec CC
29 11.29 Jonathan Cooper Norton Wheelers
30 11.30 Theo Jefferies Ashley Touring CC
31 11.31 Nicola Soden Champion System/Maxgear
32 11.32 Scott Harrison Mansfield RC
33 11.33 Samuel Garner Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
34 11.34 Andrew Calpin Lincsquad
35 11.35 Luke Thomas Ashley Touring CC
36 11.36 Andrew Rodgers Norton Wheelers
37 11.37 Clara Sandelind Sheffrec CC
38 11.38 Andy Cutts Birdwell Wheelers
39 11.39 Xavier Scott Bolsover & District CC
40 11.40 Mason Hollyman Kirklees Cycling Academy
41 11.41 Jim Brown Holme Valley Wheelers
42 11.42 Thomas Humphrey Eastlands Velo
43 11.43 Carl West Sheffrec CC
44 11.44 Brad Dransfield Thurcroft CC
45 11.45 Aaron Handley Sheffrec CC
46 11.46 Ian Shapiro Stockport Clarion CC
47 11.47 Basil Adamo Sheffrec CC
48 11.48 Christopher Green Matlock CC
49 11.49 Joanne Clay Leek CC
50 11.50 Neil Lawrence Sheffrec CC
51 11.51 Shaun Randall Rossington Wheelers
52 11.52 Sam Mansfield Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
53 11.53 David Staniland Sheffrec CC
54 11.54 Richard Towse Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
55 11.55 Alex Deck RST – Trigon
56 11.56 Alex Jones Team Cystic Fibrosis
57 11.57 Andy Nichols PCA Ciclos Uno
58 11.58 Thomas Askew Ashley Touring CC
59 11.59 Clive Marsden Sheffrec CC
60 12.00 Robin McKinnon Harworth & District Wheelers
61 12.01 Mike Blair Matlock CC
62 12.02 Henry Foxhall Sheffrec CC
63 12.03 Dane Walker Team iOptix – 010 Group
64 12.04 Julian Humphrey Sheffrec CC
65 12.05 Elliott Smales Rotherham Wheelers
66 12.06 John Himsworth Sheffrec CC
67 12.07 Simon Travell Bolsover & District CC
68 12.08 Jahan Hunter Ashley Touring CC
69 12.09 Reuben Alldridge Mid Shropshire Wheelers
70 12.10 Steve Wood Stocksbridge CC
71 12.11 Paul Turner-Johnson Sheffrec CC
72 12.12 Paul Kippax Rutland CC
73 12.13 Nick Downham Sheffrec CC
74 12.14 Christiaan Smith Zappi’s CC
75 12.15 Liam O’Toole Sheffrec CC
76 12.16 Steve Strange Matlock CC
77 12.17 John Albaya Fusion CC
78 12.18 Steve Taylor Rutland CC
79 12.19 Richard Nutt Dinnington RC
80 12.20 Adam Machan Sheffrec CC
81 12.21 Matthew Williams Fusion CC
82 12.22 Robert Barnard Team Cystic Fibrosis
83 12.23 Stuart Baker Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
84 12.24 Simon Warren Norwood Paragon CC
85 12.25 Steve Roper Team Cystic Fibrosis
86 12.26 Matthew Harris Sheffrec CC
87 12.27 Carl Sawyer Kiveton Park CC
88 12.28 Phillip Wilkinson Inverse Racing
89 12.29 Lee Dixon Team Cystic Fibrosis
90 12.30 Craig Lamb Alford Wheelers CC
91 12.31 Paul Armstrong Sheffrec CC
92 12.32 Christopher Storer South Pennine RC
93 12.33 Rob Harper RST – Trigon
94 12.34 Jessie Walker Matrix Fitness – Prendas
95 12.35 Michael Bramhall Sugarcane Creative
96 12.36 Neil Bentley Sheffrec CC
97 12.37 Kevin White Matlock CC
98 12.38 Ross Lamb Mansfield RC
99 12.39 Cian O’Leary Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
100 12.40 Joey Walker RST – Trigon
101 12.41 Daniel Panichella Sheffield Sports CC
102 12.42 Oliver Humphreys Shutt VR
103 12.43 Peter Colledge Matlock CC
104 12.44 Lee Brown Holme Valley Wheelers
105 12.45 Chris Walker RST – Trigon
106 12.46 Nicholas Latimer Rutland CC
107 12.47 Jacob Scott Planet X
108 12.48 Jake Womersley Sportscover Altura RT
109 12.49 Matt Sumpton RST – Trigon
110 12.50 Matthew Pilkington Team Bglobal
111 12.51 Adam Kenway Buzz Cycles
112 12.52 Tom Stewart RST – Trigon
113 12.53 Lee Tunnicliffe High Wycombe CC
114 12.54 Ashley Proctor Sportscover Altura RT
115 12.55 Sam Clark Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
116 12.56 Daniel Storey RST – Trigon
117 12.57 James Allen Sheffrec CC
118 12.58 Adam Duggleby Sportscover Altura RT
119 12.59 Andrew Magnier Node4 Giordana RT
120 1.00 Matthew Holmes Team Raleigh-GAC
121 1.01 Matt Clinton Mike Vaughan Cycles
122 1.02 Lee Baldwin Buxton CC / Sett Valley Cycles
123 1.03 Jack Pullar Wheelbase.CO.UK/MGD
124 1.04 Chris Metcalfe Matlock CC
125 1.05 Liam Holohan Team Raleigh-GAC
126 1.06 Dean Downing Rapha Condor
127 1.07 Graham Briggs Team Raleigh-GAC
128 1.08 Russell Downing Endura
129 1.09 Gunnar Gronlund RST – Trigon

 

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