Another Classic to have survived the cull over the years, the Wally Gimber Trophy, is accepting entries for the race to be held on March 24, 2013.
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The Dulwich Paragon CC promotes the 54th consecutive running of the Spring classic road race for the Wally Gimber trophy which is over 86 miles (140 kilometres). The race is held on a testing (undulating) circuit at Tenterden (Woodchurch), Kent and is one of the country’s longest running events and attracts a top class field.
Wally Gimber was an active Dulwich Paragon member who excelled on the local Herne Hill track in the post war years. He was the London track, massed start and roller champion and set a national tandem-paced half mile record of 48.55 seconds. He emigrated to the US in the 1960s and donated the trophy to the club for a race to be run in his name, keeping in regular touch with the club until his death in 1993.
Wally storming to another win at a packed Herne Hill in the 1940s
Past winners of the Wally Gimber Trophy race include a young Bradley Wiggins while Simon Cope and Rob Hurd are both four time winners. Many riders name the race as a favourite of the season.
Race organiser Nigel Wood said; ‘The race always produces a worthy winner and the testing course means a bunch finish is rare. This year’s winner will take home the historic trophy and £250.’
Entries are now open on Rider HQ with race information on the club website at dulwichparagon.com
Course:Â The first half mile from the HQ is neutralised. Start on the Woodchurch Road (B2067) heading west towards Tenterden. On the approach to Tenterden, continue up the hill where you will turn left at the cross roads (M) with Beacon Oak Road. Proceed south-east along Beacon Oak Road and Appledore Road (B2080).
At Rother Levels, bear left through Reading Street (B2080) and continue east along Tenterden Road to Appledore. At the Appledore junction (M) turn left into The Street, and proceed north into Appledore Heath. Continue north along Woodchurch Road, Bench Hill and Appledore Road towards Woodchurch where turn left onto the B2067 and proceed west to complete the circuit. One lap = 12.4 miles = 19.9 km.
Finish:Â The finish is on the main course situated on the climb approx 2 miles before Woodchurch. On finishing riders are asked to ride straight to the HQ to avoid congesting the road but must make sure that unless their transponder is removed they do not turn and pass back over the finish line.
The race will be held over 7 laps = 87 miles = 140km
FORMER WINNERS
2012 Matt Jones
2011 Steve Lampier Sigma Sport
2010 Marcel Six Orbea – For Goodness Shakes
2009 Rob Hurd Dhc Columbus
2008 Simon Gaywood Plowman Craven Rt
2007 Tony Gibb Plowman Craven Rt
2006 Tony Gibb Plowman Craven Rt
2005 Rob Hurd
2004 Tony Gibb Pca Rt
2003 Gary Baker Angliasport
2002 Rob Hurd Team Peloton
2001 Bradley Wiggins Team Sport & Publicity
2000 Andy Lyons Bcf Private Member
1999 Simon Cope Heron Rt
1998 M Anand Canada
1997 Simon Cope Team Defeet
1996 Gary Baker Olympia Sport
1995 Gary Baker Olympia Sport
1994 Rob Hurd Cs Purbeck
1993 Simon Cope Pca
1992 Steve Cook Calleva Crc
1991 Simon Cope Pca
1990 Paul Panton Team Haverhill
1989 Barrie Clarke Wembley Rc
1988 Russell Fenton Gemini Bc
1987 Bruce Drew 34th Nomads
1986 Steve Cook Calleva Crc
1985 John Shand Vc D’or
1984 Gary Owen Chequers Rc
1983 Brian Phillips Manchester Wheelers
1982 John Withey Addiscombe Cc
1981 Dave Carter Phoenix Crc
1980 Bob Arnold Ross Wheelers
1979 Paul Dennis Gemini Bc
1978 Ron Keeble 34th Nomads
1977 Tony James De Laune Cc
1976 Dave Legrys 34th Nomads
1975 Dave Peachey 34th Nomads
1974 Dave Pittman Lewisham Rc
1973 Dave Carter 34th Nomads
1972 Greg Garland Vc Anglia Sport
1971 John Sargeant Vulcan Crc
1970 Robin Buchan Norwood Paragon Cc
1969 Robin Buchan Norwood Paragon Cc
1968 Gary Smith Ross Wheelers
1967 Paul Jarvis Clarence Wheelers
1966 Brian Kirby Medway Velo
1965 Brian Kirby Medway Velo
1964 Ron Beech Australia
1963 Dave Bonner Old Portlians Cc
1962 Dave Bonner Old Portlians Cc
1961 Roy Newlove West Kent Rc
1960 Brian Dacey De Laune Cc
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