Latest news 29th Sept 2026
Sunday saw the running of Birdwell Wheelers last competitive event of the season. 11 riders rode the 1 mile hill climb up Well Hill to Green Moor glad of a strong wind keeping the rain away during the event.
Fastest on the day and winner of the Upperthorpe Trophy was Andy Nichols of Team Lifting gear in 2m 22.3s with team mate Paul Armstrong fastest of the over 40’s veterans in 3m 17.7s.
Fastest Wheeler was Gavin Phoenix in 3m 27.7s.
Gavin Phoenix nearing the finish © T Mayne
Andy Nichols receiving the trophy from organiser Trevor Mayne © P Heggie
Paul Armstrong © P Heggie
Andy Nichols | Team Lifting Gear Products | 02:22.3 |
Tristan Davies Bennett | Barnsley Road Club | 02:37.2 |
Benjamin Rawsthorne | Waldy Wheelers | 02:40.8 |
Joseph Healy | Ravensthorpe CC | 02:45.9 |
Henry Cash | Westerley Cycling Club | 02:48.0 |
Paul Armstrong | Team Lifting Gear Products | 03:17.7 |
Matt Fawcett | Barnsley Road Club | 03:26.4 |
Gavin Phoenix | Birdwell Wheelers | 03:27.7 |
John Hind | Bolsover and District CC | 03:31.8 |
Chris Dugher | Selby CC | 03:35.7 |
John Flanagan | Moonglu CC | 03:36.1 |
The presentations took place in the pavilion at Green Moor Cricket Club who kindly provided the facilities.
Details on all the above can be found on the club’s website
