27th HELL OF THE NORTH COTSWOLDS 2011

At 09.00 on Sunday 11th April over 1100 riders, readied themselves at Winchcombe School for the traditional mass start of the event, this year carried out by Neil Hall, Headteacher, Winchcombe School

The weather was fantastic and the dry sunny conditions combined with very dry track conditions resulted in some excellent times. Riders were able to enjoy the Cotswold countryside at it’s very best.

Read HONC rider Dave Lee's blog of this years event >>

The age range of entrants was again impressive – from 10 to 72 yr. and with riders travelling from all over the country to take part.

First Finishers

  • 50k male: Charlie Williams 2hr 5 mins
  • 50k female: Rebecca Meeham 2hr 52 mins
  • 50k junior: Edward Hendry 2hr 30 mins
  • 50k female junior: Bethany Crumpton 3hr 40 mins
  • 100k male: Steve Cock 4hr 5 mins
  • 100k female: Aileen Andersen 4hr 50 mins

Marin Bike Draw
Congratulations to Adam Beddal for completing the 100k route and winning the Marin Prize Draw he will soon be the proud owner of a new Marin Shoreline Trail Hardtail donated by Marin ATB.

Collection
A collection on the day raised over £250 for the County Air Ambulance – the organisers will be making further donations to this and a range of other charities to be announced on our web site.

Event Images
Some excellent images of event and riders will be available from Wed 13th April online from http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=1mxzghr

Lost and Found Property

  • Gore Wear Glove, black LH left at sign on
  • Endura FS260 XL navy-blue top left at sign on
  • Pump, Lezyne alloy drive found in car park

A BIG thank you to:-

  • Over 60 volunteer marshals and other helpers on the day from Winchcombe CC and Cheltenham and County CC and their friends and families
  • St. John Ambulance team
  • Gloucestershire Police for their help with the start of our event
  • Winchcombe School
  • Local landowners for their co-operation in helping us stage the event
  • Chapel Hay Catering
  • Leisure Lakes for their excellent mobile repair service
  • Marin ATB for their generous support

Finally another big thank you to all the riders who support our event – we hope to see you again next year.

John Taylor
Event Administration
honcwinchcombe@aol.com

Winchcombe CC Cheltenham & County CC LeisureLakesBikes.com

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