Record-breaking day for Glossop CC climb

In total 64 riders took part in the race, with a new course record being set on a memorable ocassion.

Tejvan Pettinger, of Sri Chinmoy Cycling Team, stole the plaudits on the day after finishing first with a time of 11 minutes, 36.6 seconds.

He was followed closely by Graham Briggs, of Team Raleigh, with a time of 11.48.0.

In third place was Ben Gillespie, of Saddleworth Clarion, who finished in 13.04.2.

Other notable times include Kevin White who, with a time of 14.29.5, was the first over-40 to cross the line.

The first lady to cross the line was Joan Blakeley, of Champion System/Maxgear/base.

She crossed the finish line with a respectable time of 15.41.0.

The 3-mile climb involves over 1,000 ft of climbing and it certainly took its toll on some riders who did not manage to finish.

RESULTS LIST

1. T Pettinger 11.36.6

2. G Briggs 11.48.0

3. B Gillespie 13.04.2

4. S Clark 13.17.9

5. B Bowden 13.24.4

6. W Corden 13.39.7

7. T Pettinger 13.41.4

8. E Rosser 13.45.7

9. N Latimer 13.58.3

10. S Strange 14.14.8

11. D Stevens 14.27.9

12. K White 14.29.5

13. S Gregory 14.39.3

14. S Baker 14.48.8

15. O Humphreys 14.54.5

16. S Cullen 15.05.0

17. S Rigby 15.12.1

18. A Webster 15.19.3

19. L Milnes 15.21.6

20. D Sinclair 15.30.1

21. G Aldred 15.30.7

22. R Lilleker 15.33.0

23. W Belcher 15.37.6

24. D Murphy 15.40.9

25. J Blakeley 15.41.0

• The club will be holding a series of ‘Come and Try it’ sessions thorughout September.

Visit glossopkindervelo.co.uk for more information.