Road racer, Chris Metcalfe, prevailed at Red Bull Hill Chasers – Britain's first dual uphill bike challenge – which was staged at Bristol's Park Street at the weekend.
On Saturday, January 29, the centre of Bristol came to a standstill, as 32 riders on a variety of bikes raced up Park Street in an attempt to become the first Red Bull Hill Chasers champion.
A straight knockout format with two riders racing against each other saw fixies, BMX-ers, mountain bikers and road racers battle against each other in a lung-busting hill climb up the full length of Park Street.
Road racer Metcalfe took the first prize of a gold bike to settle the lively dispute which had developed in intensity throughout the night.
Local hero, Tom Palmer, from Sea Mills in Bristol raised a few eyebrows with his march to the quarter finals on his BMX, while fellow Bristolian, Ed Trotman, from Southville also put in a strong performance.
The top three riders who claimed the podium spots and earned themselves Charge Bikes in bronze, silver and gold were Ben Spurrier, local Siston hero Paul Derrick, and champion Metcalfe.
Red Bull Hill Chasers 2011 – result
1st) Chris Metcalfe
2nd) Paul Derrick
3rd) Ben Spurrier
For more, head over to www.redbull.co.uk/hillchasers
Nathan Gallagher/Red Bull Company Ltd
Nathan Gallagher/Red Bull Company Ltd
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