16 year old Germain Burton obliterates the opposition at the BEC CC Hill Climb on Sunday
When the organiser of the BEC CC Hill Climb, Garry Beckett, predicted some close racing amongst the top seeded riders at this years event, his prediction would have been spot on if the winner, Germain Burton of De Ver Cycles had not been in the equation…
On a tough day at the White Lane course, where a damp road surface hindered traction for many and the wind sent most of the ‘Big Hitters’ backwards on their previous year’s times, second to tenth placings were closely fought over with just five seconds separating them.
Germain Burton of De Ver Cycles. Photo: Antony Edmonds (http://aephotos.co.uk/bechillclimb2011)
Then came Germain, the 16 year old climbing sensation who blew away his peers with an amazing time of a minute fourty five seconds… a huge 7.9 seconds faster than second place and 2009 BEC winner Michael Smith of Corley Cycles/Cervelo Alpha Road Club who finished with a very credible 1.53.0
This was Burton’s second successive win at his fourth time of competing at the BEC event and the second time a Junior has taken the honours in the 56 year history of the event. Not only was Germain proud as punch to win the 1930’s Mr & Mrs R.G.Beckett Solid Silver Trophy, but he was also reasonably pleased to be walking away with the £1,000 winners cheque in his back pocket again!
Robert Gough (Adeo Cadence RT) winner of the morning’s Catford CC event for the second year running and second in the BEC CC event in 2010, was hoping to topple Burtons crown. But unfortunately for Gough traction problems on the steepest part (1 in 4) of the 700 yard course robbed him of any chance of getting on the podium, although realistically he was only ever on for second or third given Burton’s stomping ride. A valiant ride, but his disappointment was obvious to all that witnessed him cross the line.
Daniel Duguid of Sigma Sport/Specialized Pro Cycling Team. Photo: Antony Edmonds (http://aephotos.co.uk/bechillclimb2011)
Roadman Richard Cartland did a credible ride, coming home to take 3rd spot in 1.54.3 which sealed the Team award for Team Corley Cycles/Cervelo Alpha RC for the second year running and a nice little ‘earner’ of £900.00 to split with Jake Hales their third Team member who managed fourth on GC with 1.54.6.
In the ladies category, Karla Boddy (High Wycombe CC) took the win at her very first appearance in the BEC event, from Deborah Percival (34 Nomads/Gem Hygiene) & Emily Bagnall (Kingston Wheelers CC) Times of 2.40.5, 2.42.8, and 2.55.1 respectively.
Kingston Wheelers CC also had a good showing in the Veterans category where they took second with John Storms 2.02.9 & third (Edward Francis 2.11.6) from Veteran fastman Peter Tadros of Ingear quickvit/Trainsharp who recorded a time of 1.59.9.
Photos: Antony Edmonds (http://aephotos.co.uk/bechillclimb2011)
In light of Germain being the fastest Junior as well as the overall winner, his prize money for the win the Junior category went to second, third and fourth fastest Juniors; Thomas Miller (London Dynamo) 2.29.2, Tom Fricker (Farnham RC) 2.31.0 and Oliver Martin (BEC CC) 2.46.1.
There were many other notable rides in the bulk of the field. Some were heard to be very pleased with their achievements and others not so, but such is the discipline of Hill Climbing! But the beauty of this event, is its not just about the fast boys, as the huge crowd get behind every rider that fights their way up the climb and urges them on towards the finish line. With massive vocal support, and Tony Gibb on the mic making his debut appearance as a non competitor at the BEC event, both riders and spectators were kept entertained and informed with the results and stats to fill in the very, very few quiet gaps in proceedings.
A great atmosphere prevailed over the hallowed climb of White Lane and kept the reputation of the Bec event up there amongst the best of British Hill Climbs. All in all, the Bec Cycling Club were once again very pleased with the way the event went and hope that everybody, both competitors & spectators enjoyed themselves enough to want to come back to the 2012 edition, 14th October, 14.00 hrs, same venue…Â And on behalf of the Bec CC, organiser Beckett would like to thank all involved, sponsors, media, riders, spectators & Tandridge District council who granted a closed road permit for the day which all went to make it such a successful day on the Hill.
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Until 2012…
Awards
Team Awards (1st Team only)
1st. Team Corley Cervelo/Alpha R.C 5.41.9
Jake Hales 1.54.6
Richard Cartland 1.54.3
Michael Smith 1.53.0
2nd. Adeo Cadence RT 5.59.8
Tavis Walker 1.55.1
James Dobbin 2.08.1
Robert Gough 5.59.8
3rd. Sigma Sport/ Secialized Pro Cycling Team
Russell Hampton 2.02.3
Simon Richardson 1.55.8
Dan Duguid 6.01.5
Juniors…. Passed down to 2nd fastest Jnr as Germain (Jnr) won overall
Thomas Miller. London dynamo. 2.29.7
Tom Fricker Farnham CC 2.31.0
Oliver Martin Bec CC 2.46.1
Ladies
Karla Body High Wycombe CC 2.40.5
Deborah Percival 34 Nomads / Gem Hygiene 2.42.8
Emily Bagnall Kingston Whlrs CC 2.55.1
Vets.
Peter Tadros IngearQuickVit Trainsharp RT 1.59.9
John Storms Kingston Wheelers CC 2.02.9
Edward Francis Kingston Wheelers CC 2.11.6
Existing Record was not broken
Result
1      Germaine Burton   Team De Vers   J   1.45.1
2      Michael Smith   Team Corley Cycles/Cervelo/Alpha RC      1.53.0
3      Richard Cartland   Team Corley Cycles      1.54.3
4      Jake Hales   Team Corley Cycles/Cervelo/Alpha RC      1.54.6
5      Chris Opie   Pendragon Lecol Colnago      1.54.7
6      Tavis Walker   Adeo Cadence RT      1.55.1
7      Simon Richardson   Sigma Sport/Specialized Pro Cycling Team      1.55.8
8      Robert Gough   Adeo Cadence RT      1.56.6
9      Adam Brittain   High Wycombe CC      1.57.6
10      Dirle OudeOphius   La Fuga- Sigma Sport      1.58.1
11      Freddy Johansson   Team UK Youth      1.58.3
12      Glyndwr Griffiths   Bristol South CC      1.59.4
13      Jonathan Shubert   Ystwyth CC      1.59.7
14      Peter Tadros   In Gear Quickvit trainsharp RT   V   1.59.9
15      Matthew Pilkington   Progressive Cycle Coaching Dev Sqd      2.01.4
16      Russell Hampton   Sigma Sport/Specialized Pro Cycling Team      2.02.3
17      John Storms   Kingston Wheelers CC   V   2.02.9
18      Daniel Sullivan   Norwood Paragon CC      2.03.2
19      Robert McCarthy   VC Meudon      2.03.6
20      Daniel Duguid   Sigma Sport/Specialized Pro Cycling Team      2.04.4
21      Luke Wallis   La Fuga- Sigma Sport      2.05.0
22      James Wakelin   La Fuga- Sigma Sport      2.06.5
23      Joe Norledge   Velo 29      2.07.1
24      Scarlet Parker   CS Grupetto      2.07.4
25      James Lowden   Lewes Wanderers CC      2.07.8
26      James Dobbin   Adeo cadence RT      2.08.1
27      Simon Warren   Norwood Paragon CC      2.09.0
28      Edward Francis   Kingston Wheelers CC   V   2.11.6
29      Chris Baines   Buxton CC      2.12.6
30      Simon Lewington   Dulwich Paragon CC   V   2.13.5
30      Keith Henderson   Condor Cycles      2.13.5
32      Joe Harris   Reading CC      2.13.8
33      Andrew Sykes   South Eastern Road Club   V   2.13.9
34      Thomas Marshall   Adeo cadence RT      2.14.2
35      Marcus Brueton   Norwood Paragon CC      2.14.3
36      Maurice Brennan   Redhill CC      2.14.4
37      Ben Jacobs   London Dynamo      2.15.0
38      Daniel Thorogood   Clwb Beicio Ystwyth/Continental/Summit Cycles   V   2.15.4
39      Dr Will Mangar   In Gear Quickvit trainsharp RT      2.16.3
40      Rory Campbell   London Phoenix C.C.      2.16.6
41      Paul McGuigan   Norwood Paragon CC      2.17.2
42      Will Hayter   London Dynamo      2.19.7
42      Matt Harris   Vectis Roads CC      2.19.7
44      Antony Buchan   Team de Vers      2.20.6
45      Paul O’Sullivan   London Phoenix C.C.   V   2.20.8
46      Rob Robbins   Sydenham Whlrs   V   2.25.5
47      Jack Allison   Ystwyth CC      2.27.0
48      Thomas Miller   London Dynamo   J   2.29.7
49      Christopher Wolton   Southborough & District Wheelers      2.29.9
50      Ryan wakefield   Lindsey Roads CC      2.30.0
51      Tom Fricker   Farnham RC   J   2.31.0
52      Thomas Ballhatchett   Rollapaluza CC      2.32.4
53      Nathan Chamberlain   Redhill CC   V   2.35.6
54      Karl Halliday   SWRC      2.36.0
55      Dominic Joyner   C.S.Gruppetto      2.38.1
56      Miss Karla Boddy   High Wycombe CC   L   2.40.5
57      Deborah Percival   34 Nomads CC/Gem Hygiene   L   2.42.8
58      Ben Weeks   London Dynamo      2.44.8
59      Oliver Martin   Bec C C   J   2.46.1
60      Timothy Christians   Southborough & District Wheelers      2.47.3
61      Tom Bowering   Wyndy Milla   J   2.51.6
62      Paul Shipway   London Phoenix C.C.   V   2.54.1
63      Miss Emily Bagnall   Kingston Wheelers CC   L   2.55.1
64      Ms Astrid Wingler   London Phoenix C.C.   L   2.56.0
65      Ms Rasa Kavaliauskaite   East Ldn, Tri Club   L   2.56.3
66      Dominic Lowden   Lewes Wanderers CC   V   2.57.5
67      Andrew Green   Addiscombe CC      3.02.3
68      Dylan Bogoerski   Bec C C   J   3.06.8
69      Alan Miles   Redhill CC      3.10.9
70      Ben Bradshaw   South Eastern Road Club   J   3.15.1
71      Robbie Jones   London Dynamo   J   3.19.9
72      Roy Instrall   Morden CRC   V   3.20.1
73      Peter Nicoll   CC Bexley   V   3.39.4
74      David Marshall   GS Avanti   V   3.43.0
