The competition involves riding a 3 mile (hilly) circuit in both directions, and trying to achieve the same time in each direction – no computers or watches allowed. Thanks to Ted Jackson of Haverhill Wheelers for his efficient organisation.
Time differences as follows:
| Viv Marsh | CCS | 0 sec |
| Alistair Baker | Haverhill | 2 sec |
| P Wiseman | Haverhill | 3 sec |
| Colin Dales | CCS | 5 sec |
| Robin Weaver | CCS | 6 sec |
| Terry Law | CCS | 8 sec |
| David Rose | CCS | 10 sec |
| Andrew Hoppit | CCS | 11 sec |
| David Fenn | CCS | 23 sec |
| Mark Gentry | CCS | 31 sec |
| Peter Whiteley | CCS | 35 sec |
| Barbara Law | CCS | 49 sec |
| Mac MacDermott | CCS | 63 sec |
| M Grainge | Haverhill | 64 sec |
A fine performance in a very tough event I think.
It’s not called The Hell of the South East for nothing!