Joining forces to raise much-needed cash for St Mary’s Hospice, the Lakes Road Club and Barrow Central Wheelers have organised a series of cycling hill-climb races.
The first of the four races took place on Thursday night, with more than 30 riders taking part in the 1.6-mile Grizebeck Hill challenge.
Spectators braved the gusting winds to watch the cyclists whizz past.
Howard Lindow, event organiser, said: “The two clubs had wanted to do hill-climb racing for some time and we thought we may as well raise some money for the hospice at the same time. We managed to raise £60 for the hospice on the night.
“The weather stayed fine and we had plenty of supporters both on the roadside and in helping set up the race.”
"We had a load of volunteers turn up to assist and personally I think there was a real buzz about the evening. So Thank you all for your assistance so far and roll on the next climb at Gamswell."
Topmark Cycles, DC Cycles, Gill Cycles, The Ulverston Brewing Company and the Stone Workshop have all provided prizes for the winning cyclists.
There will be four categories in each race – 15 to 18-year-old juniors, men, women and over 45s.
For a run-down of the hill-climb series of races, visit the website at www.lakesroadclub.org.uk/hillclimbreports.php
Martyn Uttley was present taking photographs of the rather ashen-coloured riders as they crested the hill, and he'll be making these available through his website with all profits going to St Mary's: www.martynuttleyphotography.co.uk
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