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Cyclists ready for Denbies Duels

Denbies Duels Hill Climb is no ordinary hill climb contest and cyclists from far and wide will travel to Denbies Vineyard near Dorking at the beginning of October to compete in this annual event.

Nathan Chamberlain, Co-Organiser of the Denbies Duels Hill Climb and member of Redhill Cycling Club explains what makes Denbies Duels different. “The cycling community has a long tradition of ending the season with Hill Climb competitions. Essentially people find a hill (traditionally a steep one!) and riders set off (individually) at one minute intervals from the bottom of the hill and the winner is the rider who takes the shortest time to reach the top. However Denbies Duels adds a twist! In round one riders set off in pairs and set the fastest time they can to the top of the hill. The top 16 riders then go through to knock out rounds but now it is not the time that is important but who crosses the finish line first, so tactics come in to play.”

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Denbies Duels 2015

The first round begins at 8am on Sunday 2nd October with knock out rounds scheduled between 9.45am and 11.45am. Lots of local cycling clubs will be competing against teams from London as well as sponsored and semi pro / pro teams like ASL360, SSLL Race Team and NFTO.

Spectators are very welcome, as Nathan says “the more the merrier, it is great for the riders to have lots of shouts of encouragement!” The last 150 metres of the climb are usually the most exciting but there is plenty of atmosphere around the start which is just beyond the Denbies car park.

More information at the event website:  denbiesduels.webplus.net

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Denbies Duels Women’s Final 2015

 

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Dr Steven Cox from CRY chats with Tess Lewsey

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of sudden cardiac death amongst the young. Their Chief Executive, Dr Steven Cox spoke to Tess Lewsey.

Find out more at www.c-r-y.org.uk

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Annie Whitmore chats about the Surrey Care Trust

Are you a Surrey resident interested in doing some volunteer work?

If you can spare an hour a week to support someone in the local community – helping them to improve their confidence and feel valued and less isolated, Surrey Care Trust want to hear from you!

SCT are looking for volunteer mentors – our presenter Annie Whitmore spoke to SCT’s co-ordinator Cathy Leamon.

For more information and to book your place on training sessions contact cathy.leamon@surreycaretrust.org.uk or check out the Surrey Care Trust website at www.surreycaretrust.co.uk

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Jo Josh from Travel Matters chats with Tess Lewsey

Travel Matters is a local travel company with a difference, they specialise in adapted travel. Jo Josh from the company spoke to Tess Lewsey about how the not for profit business works as a travel agency and provides training and work experience opportunities for individuals recovering from mental health problems in a real work environment.

Find out more about Travel Matters at www.travelmattersuk.com

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The Lucy Rayner Foundation: Tess Lewsey Reports

Lucy Rayner was a beautiful, sensitive soul, a daughter, a sister, a diva, a perfectionist, a party animal, the list goes on. Lucy took her own life on the 5th May 2012, aged 22 years. No one saw it coming. She loved her family and friends but she didn’t love herself or her life, it was a struggle for her and she wanted some peace.

Following her death, her parents established the Lucy Rayner Foundation, to raise awareness of depression amongst the young. Tess Lewsey has this report.

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