Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2022 The Hill Climb has been moved from Cheddar Gorge this year due to cliff repair works taking place for several weeks on Cheddar. Therefore: The Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2022 will take place on Saturday 15thOctober 2022, starting with the first rider off at 9:30. The sign-on will take place at our Clubrun meeting place by Brunel Lock from 8:45 (or undercover outside BW Cycling if wet), then we can ride out to the start. The clubruns can then continue afterwards. This is a club event open to Bristol RC members and friends of BRC although only members are eligible to win the club trophies. If you aren't a member and want to ride, you are welcome to come along but just drop an email to info@bristolroadclub.com. There is no entry fee, however we will have some prizes! Only road bikes are allowed.
Last year on Cheddar, Archie Cross was the fastest rider up in 09:18 and Ali Cameron the fastest Woman in 12.12. Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2021 on Cheddar Good turnout on Cheddar today for competitors as well as supporters. In the end it was a tightly fought battle between Archie Cross and Phil Stonelake, with Archie coming out on stop by just 3 seconds. Unfortunately Phil was hampered a bit at the end due to some slow moving traffic but sportingly shrugged that off. Harvey Thomas completed the podium and Ali Cameron was 1st women and 10th place overall. Dave Smallwood produced the duathlon of the day having to run the last km after a puncture, finishing strongly! In the over 70s electric category, Jim Grant showed just how it should be done! Many thanks to all the support team of timekeepers, sign-on, pusher-offers, photographers and cheerers. Great day out BRC! Check out all the photos on facebook BRC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 16 Oct 2021
RESULT 1 Archie Cross 09:18 2 Phil Stonelake 09:21 3 Harvey Thomas 10:39 4 Simon Ward 11:04 4 Kamil Krella 11:04 6 Aaron Lee 11:10 7 Chris Rowley 11:21 8 Paul Cohen 11:45 9 Phil Morris 11:48 10 Ali Cameron 12:12 11 Tom Goss 12:20 12 Paddy Gouk 12:25 13 Phil Spalding 12:36 14 Josh Clough 13:20 15 James Prior 13:57 16 Matt Kavanagh 13:59 17 Dave Smallwood 15:15 18 Stacey Downton 20:29 19 Jim Grant (70s electric) 12:08   Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2020 on Cheddar A great turnout with 27 riders today for the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2020 up Cheddar Gorge, on a dry but windy day. So with a headwind up Cheddar there were no record times this year. Fastest up the 4km climb was Archie Cross in 9:50, just 2 seconds ahead of Phil Stonelake, so reversing their positions from last year. Daniel Nash, who has just recently joined BRC, was 3rd in 10:34. 9th overall and Fastest Woman was Jenny Hudson in a time of 11:29. A mention for our youngest member, Harvey Thomas, just 14 and pushing his Dad hard to take 5th…..look out Steve! Also Zoe Gibbs, doing her first ever race! Thanks to everyone who came out to support and particularly those club members that did the timing and photography. Well done BRC! Check out the photos on facebook Hill Climb 2020 photos RESULT Pos. Name Time 1 Archie Cross 09:50 2 Phil Stonelake 09:52 3 Daniel Nash 10:34 4 Steve Thomas 10:48 5 Harvey Thomas 10:58 6 Dan Bradshaw 11:00 7 Matt Franklin 11:08 8 Luke Tregidgo 11:17 9 Jenny Hudson 11:29 10 Andy Rogers (Bath CC) 11:36 11 Loz Hewetson 11:38 12 Aaron Lee 11:42 13 Paul Cohen 12:04 14 Rob Benington 12:26 15 Chris Rowley 12:40 16 Ben Nichols (Bath CC) 12:43 17 Adrien Deydier 12:52 18 Simon Hawker 13:00 19 Ali Cameron 13:06 20 Joe Hill 13:12 21 Bruno Silva 13:24 22 Bradley O’Grady 13:33 23 Maris Brugis 13:40 24 Ed Curran 13:48 25 Jonathan Bevan 14:19 26 Felicity Coad (Bath CC) 15:48 27 Zoe Gibbs 17:12      Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2019 on Cheddar  A
good turnout for the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2019 yesterday up
Cheddar Gorge, on a calm but drizzly day. RESULT
There are lots of photos on facebook of the event, at the following links: From Simon Ward From Maris Brugis
From Ted Cross Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2019 on Cheddar The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 19th October 2019. The race will start in the layby just up from Café Gorge on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8:45am, then get to Café Gorge in Cheddar for a 10.45am start. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set in 2013 by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. Friends of the club are also welcome to take part but please contact us to say you are coming along (email brian.okelly@bristolroadclub.com). Only road bikes allowed. Last year, Shaun Cook was the fastest rider up in 09:15 and Jenny Hudson the fastest Woman in 10:41. We expect a very competitive event again this year. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and there are prizes and club trophies for men's and women's categories. The first rider will be off at 10.45am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section.  Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2018 on Cheddar A good turnout
for the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb today up Cheddar Gorge, on bright sunny and calm day. 1 Shaun Cook Bristol RC 09:15 View Photo album
Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2018 on Cheddar The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 20th October 2018. The race will start in the layby just up from Café Gorge on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8:45am, then get to Café Gorge in Cheddar for a 10.45am start. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set in 2013 by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. Friends of the club are also welcome to take part but please contact us to say you are coming along (email brian.okelly@bristolroadclub.com). Only road bikes allowed. Last year, Ross Phelps was the fastest rider up in 09:31 and Fiona Redding (now Russell) the fastest Woman in 11:05. We expect a very competitive event again this year. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and a donation of proceeds will be made to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund (www.rajksoni.org.uk). The first rider will be off at 10.45am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Race Report Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2017 A great turnout for the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill
Climb today up Cheddar Gorge, with some wind assistance and fast times.
Fastest up the 4km Cheddar climb was Ross Phelps of Bristol
RC, in full TT kit, who retained the Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb Trophy, in a
time of 9:31, some 45 seconds faster than last year. Second was a new Bristol RC rider, Gareth
Hanahoe, showing great potential and beating Steve Thomas of Ride 24/7 into third place by
just 3 seconds.
Thanks to everyone for braving the weather and to Pete
Deamer, Andrew Dade and Adam Maslen for doing pushing off and timing. The club will make a donation of the entry proceeds to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund. Result
   
Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2017 on Cheddar The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 21st October 2017. The race will start in the layby just up from Costa on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8:45am, then get to Costa at Cheddar for a 10.45am start. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set in 2013 by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. Friends of the club are also welcome to take part but please contact us to say you are coming along (email brian.okelly@bristolroadclub.com) Last year, Ross Phelps was the fastest Bristol RC rider up in 10:16 and will be defending his title. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and a donation of proceeds will be made to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund (www.rajksoni.org.uk). The first rider will be off at 10.45am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on the initial steep section. Hill Climb Profile  ___________________________________________________________________________ Race Report Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb
2016
Fastest
up the 4km Cheddar climb was Ross Phelps of Bristol RC and winner of the Raj
Soni Memorial Hill Climb Trophy, in a time of 10:16, beating Steve Thomas of Dream
Cycling RT into second place by 29 seconds.
Graham Reeves of Bristol RC was third, a further 13 seconds back. Result
  See all the photos at: https://www.facebook.com/bristolroadclub/photos_stream Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2016 on Cheddar The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 22nd October 2016. The race will start in the layby just up from Costa on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8.30am, then get to Costa at Cheddar for a 10.00am start or thereabouts. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set in 2013 by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. Last year, Graham Reeves was the fastest Bristol RC rider up in 9:47 and will be defending his title. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and a donation of proceeds will be made to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund (www.rajksoni.org.uk). The first rider will be off at 10.15am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on the initial steep section. Hill Climb Profile ____________________________________________________________________________ Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2015 on Cheddar A very impressive turn out for the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb today on Cheddar with many club members and second claim members taking part. Fastest up the 4km Cheddar climb was Steve Brown of Dream Cycling RT in a fantastic time of 9:34, just beating teammate Steve Thomas into second place by 2 seconds. Graham Reeves of Bristol RC was third in 9:47 and wins the Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb Trophy. Graham is a recent member of Bristol RC and has just started racing so shows enormous promise for 2016. Making
up the Bristol RC Podium was Duncan Goodchild and Tom Brookes. Result
 Tom Brookes, Graham Reeves and Duncan Goodchild of Bristol RC
Graham Reeves, Steve Brown and Steve Thomas See all the photos at: https://www.facebook.com/bristolroadclub/photos_stream Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2015 on Cheddar The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 17th October 2015. The race will start in the layby just up from Costa on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8.30am, then get to Costa at Cheddar for a 10.00am start or thereabouts. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set in 2013 by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. Last year, Dominik Burchette was the fastest up in 10:26 and will be defending his title. We also expect Steve Thomas, winner in 2012 to be taking part. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and a donation of proceeds will be made to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund (www.rajksoni.org.uk). The first rider will be off at 10.15am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Hill Climb Profile ____________________________________________________________________________ Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2014 on Cheddar Dominik
Burchette has won the Bristol RC Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb in a fantastic time
of 10:26, beating Richard Shortridge into second place just 14 secs back in
10:40. Jack Sawyer was third to round
out the podium. Result
  The Hill Climb this year once again takes place up Cheddar Gorge on Saturday 11th October 2014. The race will start in the layby just up from Costa on the other side of the road and finish at the top where we always turn left (B3371 junction). The plan is to incorporate it into the clubrun and leave BW Cycling at 8.30am, then get to Costa at Cheddar for a 10.00am start or thereabouts. However you can always drive out if you want to. All Club members are encouraged to come and give it a go and see if they can beat the course record set last year by Ben Davis in a time of 9:09. The entry fee is £3.00 on the line and a donation of proceeds will be made to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund (www.rajksoni.org.uk). The first rider will be off at 10.15am and then following riders at intervals of one minute. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38.
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Cheddar Gorge is a 3.5Km hill climb from the village of Cheddar up through the impressive rock of Cheddar Gorge to the top of the Mendips. Cheddar Gorge is about 15 miles South West of Bristol, just off the A 38
After a gentle climb through the village of Cheddar, the road begins a sharp rise through several hairpins cut into the rock face. Here there are sections of 16%. After 0.6mile, the gradient levels off and becomes a gentle 3-4% for another 2 miles to the summit. When racing it is important not to overcook it on initial steep section. Hill Climb Profile ____________________________________________________________________________ Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2013 Ben Davis has won the Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb in an amazing time of 9:09, beating last year's winner Steve Thomas into second place also with a fantastic time of 9:31. Go check on your Strava to see how close you can get to these guys. Best Woman was Ellen Nelissen and best Junior was Tom Lear, both racing for the first time. Well done to everyone that took part and thanks to all those that came out to support and help. The club will make a donation of proceeds to the Raj K Soni Legacy Fund. Results
 ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb 2012 Steve Thomas has won the Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb with a stunning ride to beat Matt Franklin by 20 secs. Sunday 14th October was a fine day on Cheddar Gorge and everyone met in Costa at the bottom of the climb, most riding out to the event. We had 17 starters with as many supporters out to watch and cheer. Eveyone was very aware of the meaning of the event this year, in the memory of young Raj Soni, who was tragically killed in July this year in a riding accident. Raj loved this climb and would have been challenging Steve closely that's for sure. Results
Bristol RC now have a fabulous new cup for this event which will be presented to Steve Thomas at the Annual Dinner on 24 November 2012. We expect the Hill Climb to grow in stature over the next few years and entries to increase dramatically next year now that we have established it on Cheddar Gorge. We will announce the date for 2013 on this page, but it will be sometime in October, so check back here for details. Steve Thomas receiving the Hill Climb Trophy from Graham Moore  Steve Thomas on the way to a fantastic win and a time to challenge the best!  See our Facebook Page for more photos of the event at Raj Soni Memorial Hill Climb Photos _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Hill Climb 2011 Matt Franklin was best in the HIll Climb with a fantastic ride up Belmont Hill in a time of 4mins 4 secs, beating Ben Hall in to second place, just 10 seconds behind and then Kevin Jones a further 16 seconds back.
The youngest member of the club, Jack Sawyer, riding his first ever race, let alone hill climb rode brilliantly shaking off some tired legs from the saturday club run, while Jason White emerged from retirement to hopefully build up for a new season in 2012.
Matt Franklin 00:04.04 Ben Hall 00:04.14 Kevin Jones 00:04.31 Jack Sawyer (J) 00:05.03 Jason White 00:05.18 Jeremy Croucher 00:05.39   See more pictures on the Facebook page at Bristol Road Club on Facebook
Belmont Hill on Sunday 11 December 2011 at 9.30am
This will be open to full and second claim Club Members as priority, then restricted to a maximum of 40 riders. The entry fee is £2.
Winner will be awarded the Bristol RC Hill Climb Trophy (only Full Club Members eligible).
Meet at top of hill on right where there is an open area for parking. Get there for 9am. Email if you have any questions.
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