9th June 2024
Last Saturday saw Birdwell Wheelers Open 10 mile time trial at Hatfield Woodhouse. A strong field of 38 had entered and despite a strong crosswind some fast times were recorded.
Fastest on the day and winner of the Taylor Trophy was Ben Marsh (HUUB Wattshop) in 19m 39s less than a minute slower than the course record set by professional Ben Turner of INEOS. Second was 17 year old Oliver Dawson (RT Dawson) in 20m 30 with Andrew Whiteley (Team Lifting Gear) another 14 seconds adrift. Fastest Female and winner of the Jim Carr Trophy was Sarah Harrison (Trek Sheffield) in 24m 35s. Fastest Veteran (40+ years) was Julian Ramsbottom in 20m 47s.
Wheeler Trevor Mayne was fastest in the 60-69 class in 22m 59s.
Club President Christine Minto presents the Trophies © A Watson