Northern CC Club Championship 2025 - Race Report
Glenaroua outside of Broadford, provided a tantalising course for the puncheurs and rolleurs of the Northern Cycling Club. Pure climbers and flat trackers, need not apply, but then again, with a decent handicap and some grit, anything is possible. On the drive out with Tommy "the oracle" McDonough, we review the field, the ones to watch. Tommy in his wisdom says that there will be a new name on the trophy by the end of the day. Could Tom know something that I don't? Let's wait and see. First of all, let's take a look at what this is all about, because there are three races within one event: The Secret Handicap, Age Group Championship and Club Championship for fastest man and woman. All riders start at the same time, without knowing what their handicap is, which is what makes this such an interesting ride. It's mano a mano. The male Club Champion gets to wear the coveted number 1 for the next year, currently worn by Tim Anderson. The conditions Strong norther...