Catching their breath after the climb: Chris Cummings and Phil Merritt

This year’s hill climb was a joint effort with Rockingham Forest Wheelers, Welland Valley and Kettering at Nevill Holt. Two Clarion riders, Chris Cummings and Phil Merritt, took part with Chris taking the title of 2025 club champion with a time of 3:57. The early September weekend proved to be a busy weekend for cycling events. We will look at dates and venues for next year’s climb.