93rd VeloViewer Monsal Hill Climb Event Preview

The 93rd running of this hill climb classic, organised Sheffrec Cycling Club and partnered by VeloViewer, has an exceptional field with 196 entries – including five former winners.

93rd VeloViewer Monsal Hill Climb Event Preview

The senior men’s category is expected to be a very close run race for the podium places. Unsurprisingly, with so many riders and the event being one of the most – if not the most – prestigious event on the hill climb calendar, there are a many potential winners.

This year two-time winner and the second fastest rider in the events history, Calum Brown, is back after being absent last year. Brown will want to stamp his authority after a convincing win at Hardwick Hall and another at Mill Lee Lane last week. Former winner, Andy Nichols, who was injured last year is also back on the start list. Defending Monsal champion, Gregg Booker is back to defend his crown against Brown and Nichols. Local rider and runner up last year, George Wood, Cycling Sheffield will certainly have one eye on the top step of the podium after last years performance. George has had a great road season, winning the British Cycling National Under 23 series. One young rider to watch will be 16 year old Issac Oliver. Issac, who rides for Sheffield Youth CC narrowly beat Andy Nichols at the Longstone Edge Hill Climb back in June and could well podium and may well break the junior record in the process.

The Women’s entry list is another packed field full of talent. Defending Monsal and course record holder, Bithja Jones is absent to defend her title. This leaves the door wide open for a new winner. Evergreen, Emilie Verroken, Team Lifting Gear Products will be looking to repeat her ride from last year. Verroken won at Hardwick Hall so she’s on good form. Like the men’s category, there are several riders who could easily podium. Third last year, Rebecca Waterfield, Velo Bavarian is back along with 4th placed rider, Abi Plowman, Jadan Vive Le Velo and third placed veteran rider last year, Gemma Sargent, Team Boompods. Also on the start sheet, fresh from a win last week is Olivia French, Stolen Goat Race Team and former category winner, Erin Avill, and Storey Racing are all contenders. But, the big question is, could newcomer, Corinne Side, Pro-Noctis – Redchilli Bikes – Heidi Kjeldsen claim a win at her first attempt? She’s definitely on great form after winning the Curlew Cup just a couple of weeks ago. One to keep an eye on for sure.

Everyone is in search of a slice from the prize fund which is well over £2,000. First prize is £200, and there is an equal prize for men and women, and top three prizes for all categories. The big question is, can anyone be a real threat to the 41-year-old record set by Elliott in 1981? Calum Brown came close in 2018 with a 1:14.5, just three tenths off, so it’s a possibility but history has proven it’s a very big ask.

The vets race is also looking like a forgone conclusion with with defending vets Monsal champion and in form rider, Nicolas Latimer back to try and get his name on the Cope Trophy.

First run in 1930, Monsal Hill Climb has been on the hill climb calendar for an amazing 93 years. This event was first started by a few mates 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. How times have changed… the course is a one-in-six and 675 yards long.

This year the event has a new partner, Sheffield based, VeloViewer. VeloViewer provides new insights, engaging visualisations, motivational goals and in-depth analysis to your Strava data. It is currently being used by all men’s and women’s WorldTour & Pro Tour teams along with numerous Continental teams, national federations and race organisers. Event organiser Marc Etches said: “This is a perfect partnership and the support from Ben at VeloViewer has made this prestigious event now even more prestigious. We are excited to be able to offer such a great prize list to all the riders and we will now continue to lead the way in setting the standard hill climb promotion nationally.”

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Rider List
1 — 11:01 — George Anthony, Matlock CC JB
2 — 11:02 — Miles Oakes, Ilkeston Cycle Club JB
3 — 11:03 — Fred Havercroft, Matlock CC JB
4 — 11:04 — Yvonne Twelvetree, Sheffield Triathlon Club VW
5 — 11:05 — Rowan Sudbury, Matlock CC JB
6 — 11:06 — Eric Perkins, Ilkeston Cycle Club JB
7 — 11:07 — Celia Brown, Elevate RT VW
8 — 11:08 — Ethan Taylor, Beacon Roads CC JB
9 — 11:09 — Karl Wooffindin, Team Lifting Gear Products M
10 — 11:10 — Seraphina Green, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JG
11 — 11:11 — Bobby Cooper, Clancy Briggs Cycling Academy JB
12 — 11:12 — Gary Wright (Trike), Calder Clarion V50+
13 — 11:13 — Alfie Astles, Matlock CC JB
14 — 11:14 — Lukas Barton, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JB
15 — 11:15 — Catherine Turan, Sheffrec CC VW
16 — 11:16 — Christopher Maffei, Bury Clarion CC V50+
17 — 11:17 — Mandie James, Ilkeston Cycle Club VW
18 — 11:18 — Oliver Coefield, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JB
19 — 11:19 — Stanley Perkins, Ilkeston Cycle Club JB
20 — 11:20 — William Barker, Paceline RT VM
21 — 11:21 — Mandy Hibberd, Rapha Cycling Club VW
22 — 11:22 — Matt Johnson, Chorlton Velo M
23 — 11:23 — Chris Potts, Farnham RC V50+
24 — 11:24 — Holly Carter, Manchester Wheelers W
25 — 11:25 — Benjamin Rawsthorne, Waldy Wheelers M
26 — 11:26 — Ian Pike (Trike), Lincoln Wheelers CC V50+
27 — 11:27 — Sam Amps, Beeston Cycling Club M
28 — 11:28 — Frederick Farr, Matlock CC JB
29 — 11:29 — Olivia Marriott, Derby Mercury R C JG
30 — 11:30 — Mikey Heathcote, Buxton CC/Sett Valley Cycles VM
31 — 11:31 — Lawrence Martin, Thanet RC V50+
32 — 11:32 — Kate Morris, Sheffield Triathlon Club VW
33 — 11:33 — Shelley Childs, Ystwyth CC V50+
34 — 11:34 — Grant Womack, Ludlow Brewery Race Team VM
35 — 11:35 — Mike Sirett, Welland Valley CC V50+
36 — 11:36 — Cody Bassett, Derby Mercury R C JB
37 — 11:37 — Mark Buskwood, Common Lane Occasionals V50+
38 — 11:38 — Samantha Percival, Chester Triathlon Club W
39 — 11:39 — Christopher Woolley, Buxton CC/Sett Valley Cycles V50+
40 — 11:40 — Rory Marsh, Edinburgh Road Club M
41 — 11:41 — Rachael Lundgren, Yorkshire Rose Cycling Club W
42 — 11:42 — Rob Tomlinson, South Normanton C C VM
43 — 11:43 — Theresa Sharland, Ystwyth CC W
44 — 11:44 — Andy Pearson, Serpentine Running Club VM
45 — 11:45 — Felix Oliver, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JB
46 — 11:46 — Dave Mason [Trike], Lincoln Wheelers CC VM
47 — 11:47 — James Warner Smith, North Norfolk Whs M
48 — 11:48 — Ruth Dunstan, Kendal Cycle Club W
49 — 11:49 — Lola Ellis, Jadan Vive Le Velo JW
50 — 11:50 — Dale Wilkes, Mansfield Road Club VM
51 — 11:51 — Jonathan Pupius, 7 Hills Cycling Club VM
52 — 11:52 — Phillip Sanderson, myhillcycling M
53 — 11:53 — Richard Knowles, Stafford RC V50+
54 — 11:54 — Stuart Jameson, Solihull CC VM
55 — 11:55 — Sean Reek, Ilkeston Cycle Club V50+
56 — 11:56 — Finn Miller, Matlock CC JB
57 — 11:57 — Jack Ratcliffe, Apache Brave Racing M
58 — 11:58 — Niall Read, South Normanton C C M
59 — 11:59 — Daniel Tisdall, Sheffrec CC M
60 — 12:00 — Robert Curtis, University of Sheffield Cycling Club M
61 — 12:01 — Khaled Balabil, Holmes Chapel Velo V50+
62 — 12:02 — Louie Trezise, Macclesfield Wheelers M
63 — 12:03 — Ashley Steventon, Royal Air Force Cycling Association M
64 — 12:04 — Josh Stringfellow, Virtual Cycling Club M
65 — 12:05 — Andy Newham (Trike), Lincoln Wheelers CC V50+
66 — 12:06 — Richard Latimer, Welland Valley CC VM
67 — 12:07 — Robert Sansby, Leicestershire RC M
68 — 12:08 — Andy Smith, Mansfield Road Club V50+
69 — 12:09 — Paul Kippax, Rutland Cycling Club V50+
70 — 12:10 — Alice Larkin, Glossop Kinder Velo Cycling Club VW
71 — 12:11 — Mark Conanughton, Fusion Cycling Club Dronfield V50+
72 — 12:12 — Jamie Brough, Matlock CC JB
73 — 12:13 — Phillip Evans, Beeston Cycling Club M
74 — 12:14 — Ben Lee, Apache Brave Racing M
75 — 12:15 — Paul Faulkner, Common Lane Occasionals V50+
76 — 12:16 — Daniel Farrand, TrueSapien VM
77 — 12:17 — Stephen Greenway, 7 Hills Cycling Club M
78 — 12:18 — Steve Oakes, Ilkeston Cycle Club V50+
79 — 12:19 — Richard Walker, VTTA (North Midlands) V50+
80 — 12:20 — Laurie Stobbs, Trek Bicycles Bakewell VM
81 — 12:21 — Nikolas Heinloth, Manchester Triathlon Club M
82 — 12:22 — Chris Stray, Fusion Cycling Club Dronfield M
83 — 12:23 — Thomas Turton, Macclesfield Wheelers M
84 — 12:24 — Bradley Dawson, Sheffrec CC M
85 — 12:25 — Brian Hygate, Fareham Wheelers CC V50+
86 — 12:26 — Mathilde Pauls, Look Mum No Hands! VW
87 — 12:27 — Nick Burton, Newark Castle C C VM
88 — 12:28 — Mark Proctor, Matlock CC M
89 — 12:29 — John Hind, Bolsover and District CC V50+
90 — 12:30 — Paul Shardlow, Rapha Cycling Club M
91 — 12:31 — Callum Spencer, 7 Hills Cycling Club M
92 — 12:32 — Ffyona Booker, SUMMAT CC W
93 — 12:33 — Chris Kaye, Ilkeston Cycle Club VM
94 — 12:34 — Gareth Tupling, Sitwell Cycling Club VM
95 — 12:35 — Abbie Taylor, Fusion Cycling Club Dronfield W
96 — 12:36 — Josh Thorpe, Buxton CC/Sett Valley Cycles M
97 — 12:37 — Ben MacKinson, Apache Brave Racing M
98 — 12:38 — Dan Swain, Velo Bavarian M
99 — 12:39 — Steve Thomas, Bristol Road Club V50+
100 — 12:40 — Alastair Johnstone, 7 Hills Cycling Club M
101 — 12:41 — Luke Dabbs, Rossendale RC M
102 — 12:42 — Lydia Turan, JRC Interflon Race Team JW
103 — 12:43 — Matthew Coates, OVB M
104 — 12:44 — Benjamin Jordan, Velo Bavarian M
105 — 12:45 — Dean Johns, VTTA (Yorkshire) VM
106 — 12:46 — Oliver Glen, Reifen Racing M
107 — 12:47 — Owen Edwards, Elysium Kalas Race Team M
108 — 12:48 — Paul Roby, Lancashire RC V50+
109 — 12:49 — Joseph Bullock, University of Nottingham C C M
110 — 12:50 — Maia Howell, Matlock CC JG
111 — 12:51 — Jon Bray, Rapha Cycling Club VM
112 — 12:52 — Kieron McAvoy, Trek Bicycles Bakewell M
113 — 12:53 — Harry Lea, Geared Up & CN Cycles RT M
114 — 12:54 — Chris Spencer, Congleton CC – MyWindsock M
115 — 12:55 — George Daly, Sitwell Cycling Club M
116 — 12:56 — Barnabas Pickford, University of Nottingham C C M
117 — 12:57 — Brodie Johnson, Beeston Road Club JB
118 — 12:58 — Olivia French, Stolen Goat Race Team W
119 — 12:59 — Martin Ramsdale, Verulam CC M
120 — 13:00 — Simon Warren, Norwood Paragon CC V50+
121 — 13:01 — Joseph Walker, Belper BC M
122 — 13:02 — Ben Plowman, Sheffrec CC VM
123 — 13:03 — Alastair Merrill, VC 10 V50+
124 — 13:04 — Matthew Dennis, University of Nottingham C C M
125 — 13:05 — Darren Miller, Fusion Cycling Club Dronfield VM
126 — 13:06 — Danny Lake, 360VRT VM
127 — 13:07 — Luke Allen, Sheffrec CC M
128 — 13:08 — Dan Letherbarrow, Cheltenham & County Cycling Club M
129 — 13:09 — Jake Wade, Lindsey Roads Cycling Club M
130 — 13:10 — Robert Cornford, myhillcycling M
131 — 13:11 — Jacob Lock, Cliff Pratt Racing M
132 — 13:12 — Lilja Raine, Velo Bavarian W
133 — 13:13 — Nicholas Trbovic, Elysium Kalas Race Team M
134 — 13:14 — Brendan Hirst, Rugby Racing Cycling Club V50+
135 — 13:15 — Harvey Thomas, Bristol Road Club JM
136 — 13:16 — Dan Cox, East London Velo M
137 — 13:17 — Oliver Tandy, Solihull CC M
138 — 13:18 — Maya Branfoot, Wahoo Le Col W
139 — 13:19 — Morgan Newberry, Loughborough Lightning / TRG W (C5)
140 — 13:20 — Gavin Alcock, 7 Hills Cycling Club VM
141 — 13:21 — Tom Lindley, Team Sheffield JB
142 — 13:22 — James Stockton, Buxton CC/Sett Valley Cycles M
143 — 13:23 — Ruby Isaac, Welland Valley CC JG
144 — 13:24 — Christopher Peach, Ilkeston Cycle Club M
145 — 13:25 — Oliver Humphreys, National Clarion CC VM
146 — 13:26 — Noah Starbuck, Sleaford Wheelers Cycling Club JM
147 — 13:27 — Steven Morrow, Chorlton Velo M
148 — 13:28 — Jude Alcock, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JB
149 — 13:29 — Dannielle Watkinson, LND Academy W
150 — 13:30 — Jon Wild, Veloviewer M
151 — 13:31 — Alex Whitmore, Ratae RC M
152 — 13:32 — Charlie Openshaw, Team Lifting Gear Products VM
153 — 13:33 — Erin Avill, Storey Racing W
154 — 13:34 — Leo Guilfoyle, FTP ( Fulfil The Potential ) Race Team M
155 — 13:35 — Scott Palmer, Aerologic RT M
156 — 13:36 — Tom Andrews, Team Lifting Gear Products M
157 — 13:37 — Evan Schofield, D2D Sheffield RT JM
158 — 13:38 — Callum Stewart, East London Velo M
159 — 13:39 — Maria Holdcroft, Cowley Road Condors CC W
160 — 13:40 — Jacob Bradbury, Manchester Wheelers JM
161 — 13:41 — Emil Howell, Matlock CC JM
162 — 13:42 — Cameron Walker, Elevate RT M
163 — 13:43 — Lucy Harris, Cambridge University CC W
164 — 13:44 — William Jeffery, Saint Piran M
165 — 13:45 — Frances Owen, Wahoo W
166 — 13:46 — Steven Prince, Ludlow Brewery Race Team VM
167 — 13:47 — Ewan Tuohy, Dartford Road Club M
168 — 13:48 — Gemma Sargent, Team Boompods VW
169 — 13:49 — Alex Raynard, Trek Bicycles Bakewell M
170 — 13:50 — Eamonn Postlethwaite, ESV Manchester JB
171 — 13:51 — Taylor Hill, Cycling Sheffield M
172 — 13:52 — Lewis Smith, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club JM
173 — 13:53 — Abi Plowman, Jadan Vive Le Velo W
174 — 13:54 — Ashley Wilcox, Congleton CC – MyWindsock M
175 — 13:55 — George Stephen, Beeston Cycling Club JM
176 — 13:56 — Harry MacFarlane, TAAP Racing M
177 — 13:57 — James King, OVB M
178 — 13:58 — Marcus Cockerill, Loughborough Students CC M
179 — 13:59 — Tom Parsons, Team Enable – M.I. Racing – McCann M
180 — 14:00 — James Wordsworth, Cycling Sheffield M
181 — 14:01 — Rebecca Waterfield, Velo Bavarian w
182 — 14:02 — Tobi Ng, Team PB Performance M
183 — 14:03 — Ryan Williams, Beeston Cycling Club JM
184 — 14:04 — James Hartley, Cycling Sheffield M
185 — 14:05 — Josh Coyne, Bpm Coaching M
186 — 14:06 — Nicholas Latimer, Team Lifting Gear Products VM
187 — 14:07 — Corinne Side, Pro-Noctis – Redchilli Bikes – Heidi Kjeldsen W
188 — 14:08 — Jack Hartley, Beeston Cycling Club M
189 — 14:09 — Isaac Oliver, Sheffield Youth Cycling Club M
190 — 14:10 — Cameron Biddle, HUUB WattShop M
191 — 14:11 — Adam Kenway, Team Brother UK M
192 — 14:12 — Emilie Verroken, Team Lifting Gear Products VW
193 — 14:13 — George Wood, Cycling Sheffield M
194 — 14:14 — Andy Nichols, Team Lifting Gear Products M
195 — 14:15 — Calum Brown, Wold Top The Edge Pactimo M
196 — 14:16 — GreggBooker, SUMMAT CC M