New for 2026, a new climb and new organiser.
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Monmouthshire | 2.6 miles | RH18 | Wentwood Reservoir Climb
New for 2026, a new climb and new organiser.
The inaugural PDQ Wentwood Reservoir Hill Climb saw riders take on a brand‑new 2.6‑mile course starting in Llanvair Discoed, immediately hitting a brutal 17% opening ramp before climbing past the reservoir and into the heart of Wentwood Forest.
A field of 25 competitors tackled the challenging and technical route, including a para handcyclist and three youth riders. Conditions were ideal, with dry roads and warm sunshine helping riders produce strong times.
The standout performance of the day came from Youth Male winner Noah Grey (Team Tor 2000 Kalas), who stopped the clock in 11:01 -remarkably less than a minute behind the overall winner Ed Slot (Sotonia CC), who took the open title in 10:04.
In the women’s event, Heidi North (360 VRT) claimed the overall female victory with a time of 13:13, while Emily Tregear (GKR Racing) secured 1st Female Youth in 14:24.
Riders described the course as both testing and technical, with one competitor comparing it to the iconic climb The Struggle - high praise for a brand‑new addition to the hill climb calendar.
| Position | Name | Machine | Classification | Age Group | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Road Bike | Open | Senior | 10:04.5 | |
| 2nd | Road Bike | Open | Senior | 10:06.4 | |
| 3rd | Road Bike | Open | Youth | 11:01.4 | |
| 4th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 11:20.4 | |
| 5th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 12:02.2 | |
| 6th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 12:39.3 | |
| 7th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 12:43.2 | |
| 8th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 12:47.4 | |
| 9th | Road Bike | Open | Senior | 12:51.2 | |
| 10th | Road Bike | Female | Veteran | 13:13.0 | |
| 11th | Road Bike | Female | Veteran | 13:25.0 | |
| 12th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 14:14.5 | |
| 13th | Road Bike | Female | Youth | 14:24.1 | |
| 14th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 14:36.2 | |
| 15th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 14:37.4 | |
| 16th | Road Bike | Female | Youth | 14:50.6 | |
| 17th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 15:18.5 | |
| 18th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 16:06.0 | |
| 19th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 16:22.5 | |
| 20th | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 18:16.8 | |
| 21st | Road Bike | Open | Veteran | 18:56.5 | |
| 22nd | Hand Cycle | Open | Veteran | 42:11.8 | |
| Time Trial Bike | Open | Veteran | DNS | ||
| Road Bike | Open | Espoir | DNS | ||
| Road Bike | Open | Veteran | DNS |
| Pos | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ed SlotSotonia CC | Open | Senior | Road Bike | 10:04.5 |
| 2nd | Arion OatesPDQ Cycle Coaching | Open | Senior | Road Bike | 10:06.4 |
| 3rd | Noah GrayTeam Tor 2000 | KALAS | Open | Youth | Road Bike | 11:01.4 |
| 4th | Rob CowellOgmore Valley Wheelers | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 11:20.4 |
| 5th | Nick PatonRedditch Road & Path CC | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 12:02.2 |
| 6th | Ben TurnerWellington Wheelers Cycling Club | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 12:39.3 |
| 7th | Andy Duff360VRT | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 12:43.2 |
| 8th | Nigel PepperAddiscombe CC | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 12:47.4 |
| 9th | Lewis PaddenOgmore Valley Wheelers | Open | Senior | Road Bike | 12:51.2 |
| 10th | Heidi North360VRT | Female | Veteran | Road Bike | 13:13.0 |
| 11th | Tammy Lewis-JonesClwb Beicio Egni Eryri | Female | Veteran | Road Bike | 13:25.0 |
| 12th | Gordon SimpsonCowley Road Condors CC | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 14:14.5 |
| 13th | Emily TregearGKR Racing | Female | Youth | Road Bike | 14:24.1 |
| 14th | Geoff WareMinehead Cycling Club | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 14:36.2 |
| 15th | Eddie HiscocksNewport Phoenix CC | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 14:37.4 |
| 16th | Alwena MorganPDQ Cycle Coaching | Female | Youth | Road Bike | 14:50.6 |
| 17th | Conrad VenterCardiff Ajax CC | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 15:18.5 |
| 18th | John BerryPDQ Cycle Coaching | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 16:06.0 |
| 19th | Russell GrayTeam Tor 2000 | KALAS | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 16:22.5 |
| 20th | Richard BurtDursley Road Club | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 18:16.8 |
| 21st | Adrian BrooksPDQ Cycle Coaching | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | 18:56.5 |
| 22nd | Geoff PickinPDQ Cycle Coaching | Open | Veteran | Hand Cycle | 42:11.8 |
Bob SymonsPDQ Cycle Coaching | Open | Veteran | Time Trial Bike | DNS | |
Charlie WilliamsHereford & Dist Whs CC | Open | Espoir | Road Bike | DNS | |
Steven PrinceMagspeed Racing | Open | Veteran | Road Bike | DNS |
| Position | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Heidi North360VRT | Veteran | 13:13.0 |
| 2nd | Tammy Lewis-JonesClwb Beicio Egni Eryri | Veteran | 13:25.0 |
| 3rd | Emily TregearGKR Racing | Youth | 14:24.1 |
| Pos | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Heidi North360VRT | Veteran | 13:13.0 |
| 2nd | Tammy Lewis-JonesClwb Beicio Egni Eryri | Veteran | 13:25.0 |
| 3rd | Emily TregearGKR Racing | Youth | 14:24.1 |
| Position | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ed SlotSotonia CC | Senior | 10:04.5 |
| 2nd | Arion OatesPDQ Cycle Coaching | Senior | 10:06.4 |
| 3rd | Noah GrayTeam Tor 2000 | KALAS | Youth | 11:01.4 |
| Pos | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Ed SlotSotonia CC | Senior | 10:04.5 |
| 2nd | Arion OatesPDQ Cycle Coaching | Senior | 10:06.4 |
| 3rd | Noah GrayTeam Tor 2000 | KALAS | Youth | 11:01.4 |
| Position | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | PDQ Cycle CoachingArion Oates | Alwena Morgan | John Berry | 0:41:03 |
| Pos | Name | Actual Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | PDQ Cycle CoachingArion Oates | Alwena Morgan | John Berry | 0:41:03 |