More recently with more girls competing they have had their own awards, Pam, Steph and Angie have won a few times. The boys' competition has been won by Keith Rook and the late John Mason a few times each but now Mark Gladwyn wins though he generously forgoes the award. The winners' awards are always a unique carving thanks to Ed and runners-up receive a tube (today's boys' runner-up was on tubeless !).
Having used Norwood Hill and Root Hill for a few years I decided it was time for a change. I checked out the unnamed hill in the narrow Tilehurst Lane three times and it seemed fine - the only road users I saw were two cyclists and two deafish walkers. However, when riding up the hill with B group today we were overtaken by an MG car rally (about twenty strong) and during the competition two large tractors headed into an adjacent field.
I set off first, followed by Jennie (the girl who went furthest). Mark passed next and disappeared round the corner at a reasonable speed. Janice was runner-up (unfortunately Pam couldn't make it today, she was busy mending a puncture in the middle of Weybridge). Dave Bartholomew won the boys' award and Mike Reynell ran up. Fortunately the only delay was suffered by Tim Court who met a car crossing the stream bridge.
Thanks to Tony Hooker and Jennie for assisting, hope you all enjoyed your day.
Terry
Author: Terry
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