The Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy is awarded to the fastest lady in the Mountain Time Trial.
Prior to 2006 the trophy was awarded to the rider with the fastest ascent of Bilsmoor, for which the Russell Thompson Trophy is now awarded.
Dorothy Dent
Dorothy Dent and her mother ran a very popular tearoom at Elsdon, just a few hundred yards up the hill from the present tearoom. In 1934 they converted their living room into a tearoom and welcomed cyclists and hikers for more than 40 years.
She died in 1978 and in recognition of her kindness over many years the club erected a memorial seat outside her house.
The original tearoom was succeeded by the Impromptu Café until 2024.
Previous Winners
| id | trophy_id | Trophy | Year | Rider | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2025 | Alex Noonan | VC Racing | 02:25:56 |
| 2 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2024 | Madeleine Bell | Musselburgh RCC | 02:28:45 |
| 3 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2023 | Joanne Rae | Team Kirkley Cycles | 02:20:35 |
| 4 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2022 | Sarah Wilkinson | Blaydon CC | 02:25:04 |
| 5 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2021 | Jen McMahon | Sub Rosa | 02:31:12 |
| 6 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2020 | Not awarded | ||
| 7 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2019 | Fiona Burnie | G.S. Metro | 02:14:43 |
| 8 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2018 | Fiona Burnie | G.S. Metro | 01:54:36 |
| 9 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2017 | Fiona Burnie | Bishop Auckland C.C. | 02:24:28 |
| 10 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2016 | Fiona Blackett | Bishop Auckland C.C. | 02:24:15 |
| 11 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2015 | Ingrid Shepherd | Sunderland Clarion | 02:27:48 |
| 12 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2014 | Angela Hibbs | Tyneside Vagabonds C.C. | 02:20:44 |
| 13 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2013 | Jill Wilkinson | Port Sunlight Wheelers | 02:15:21 |
| 14 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2012 | Dawn Sherrin | G.S. Metro | 02:31:01 |
| 15 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2011 | Dawn Sherrin | G.S. Metro | 02:26:03 |
| 16 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2010 | Deborah Hales | Cestria C.C. | 02:28:12 |
| 17 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2009 | Julie Cook | Altura R.T. | 02:16:05 |
| 18 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2008 | Julie Mann | Altura R.T. | 02:22:09 |
| 19 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2007 | Phoebe Potts | Border City Wheelers | 02:31:28 |
| 20 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2006 | Phoebe Potts | Border City Wheelers | 02:32:27 |
| 21 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2005 | Ian Taylor | Sunderland Clarion | 00:05:53 |
| 22 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2004 | Martin Gibson | Houghton C.C. | 00:06:37 |
| 23 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2003 | Paul Dotchin | Science in Sport.com | 00:06:41 |
| 24 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2002 | David Cook | Middridge C.R.T. | 00:05:42 |
| 25 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2001 | David Cook | Middridge C.R.T. | 00:05:23 |
| 26 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 2000 | David Cook | Middridge C.R.T. | 00:05:52 |
| 27 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 1999 | Graeme Stirzaker | Angliasport | 00:05:21 |
| 28 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 1998 | William Mitchinson | V.C. Azzurri | 00:06:03 |
| 29 | 4 | Dorothy Dent Memorial Trophy | 1997 | Jon Kelly | V.C. Azzurri | 00:05:39 |