James takes the win!

Event number 13 in the Beech House Dental Practice Time Trial League was the Darley Head Hill Climb, starting outside the now closed Darley Mill Centre and finishing at the summit, just before Prospect Farm. The climb involves 112 metres of ascent over the 1.1-mile distance.

The weather was very warm with a moderate breeze from the southeast. 10 riders signed on from Harrogate Nova and Moonglu.

Hill climbs suit the younger riders, and it was no surprise to see James Beagley (Nova) take 1st place in an impressive time of 4:24,  just in front of Mark Ketteringham (Nova) in 4:31. Rob Senior (Nova) took 3rd place in 5:03.

Amy Bradley (Nova) put in a sterling effort to break the ladies’ record in 5:38.

Thanks go to Margaret and Vaughan Carswell, Tilly Bland and Roger Bromiley for making the event happen.

This Saturday sees last event in the league, a 4-mile hill climb up to Scarhouse Dam near Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, followed by lunch at How Stean Gorge Café. We hope to see you all there.