Aberbeeg Hill Climb 2007

Posted:13^th-September-2007

By:Martin

Results from the Aberbeeg Hill Climb...

The Magnificent Seven met at the bottom of the hill to face the deadly stopwatch of Calvera (Gordon Rowlands) and his bunch of cohorts (Brian Fry, Owen Pocock, Alan Beecham). They look to veteran gunslinger Chris Adams (Rhys Rowlands) for guidance, and he tells them that legs alone will do them no good, they need to use the big ring when they get to the flat bit.

First to brave the hill was Harry Luck (Paul Hale), believing there was treasure (PB's) to be found, he sets a storming pace up the steep inclines.

Next the hotheaded but inexperienced Chico (Matt James) launchs himself after Luck and sets about the task of reeling him in. Hot on his heels are Bernardo O'Reilly (Dave Evans) and Lee (Gareth Chislett).

Vin (Martin Latewood) sets of in pursuit, gambling everything on a 27 sprocket, closely followed by Chris. Finally Britt (Ian Davies), fast and deadly with his Bianchi, hurls himself at the slope and sets off determined to overhaul the others.

As the battle progresses first to fall is Harry Luck, who is overtaken by the youthfull Chico who reaches the top first. Bernardo O'Reilly sets a strong pace, but is overtaken by first Lee and then Vin. Chris despite being ambushed on the bends, has Bernardo in sight by the top, but just fails to catch him. Sensing that victory is in the balance, Britt redoubles his efforts and reaches the summit exhausted but victorious with a Magnificent Seven second winning margin!

Ian Davies		6-24.4
Rhys Rowlands		6-31.6
Martin Latewood		7-01.5
Gareth Chislett		7-15.1
Matt James		7-16.1
Paul Hale		8-30.1
Dave Evans	Pontypool RCC	9-16.1

This was the last official club event until the Boxing day 8. The next open event is the cyclo-cross in Brynbach Park on the 11th of November.

Our next club meeting will be held on the 4th October at the Institute, Division St. Abertillery, starting at 7-30pm

Everybody Welcome!