The Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy is awarded to the rider with the fastest ascent of Bilsmoor.
Russell Thompson (G.S. Metro) dominated the Mountain Time Trial during the 1990s, winning the event a record seven times. He passed away in his sleep at a relatively young age in 2005. The trophy was donated by friends of Russell and was presented for the first time in 2006 by his family.
Previous Winners
| id | trophy_id | Trophy | Year | Rider | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2025 | Mark Jagger | Team Lifting Gear Products | 00:05:11 |
| 203 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2024 | Rob Carter | Cleveland Wheelers CC | 00:05:30 |
| 204 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2023 | Rob Carter | Cleveland Wheelers CC | 00:05:40 |
| 205 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2022 | Alex Storey | GS Metro | 00:06:41 |
| 206 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2021 | Steve Parsonage | Richardsons-Trek RT | 00:05:35 |
| 207 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2020 | Not awarded | ||
| 208 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2019 | Unknown | ||
| 209 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2018 | Tim Wilcock | GS Metro | 00:05:24 |
| 210 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2017 | Zeb Kyffin | GS Metro | 00:06:09 |
| 211 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2016 | Matt Moorhouse | Preston C.C. | 00:05:28 |
| 212 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2015 | Ian Taylor | Ciclocostablanca.com | 00:06:33 |
| 213 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2014 | Carl Donaldson | G.S. Metro | 00:06:11 |
| 214 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2013 | Jon Sturman | Activ Cycles | 00:05:03 |
| 215 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2012 | Richard Handley | Rapha Condor Sharp | 00:06:29 |
| 216 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2011 | Richard Handley and Alistair Robinson | Team Raleigh / Team Leslie Bike Shop | 00:06:00 |
| 217 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2010 | Chris Newton | Rapha Condor Sharp | 00:05:11 |
| 218 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2009 | Ian Taylor | NFM R.T. | 00:05:27 |
| 219 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2008 | Wayne Randle | Planet X | 00:05:20 |
| 220 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2007 | Ian Taylor | Sunderland Clarion | 00:05:27 |
| 221 | 5 | Russell Thompson Memorial Trophy | 2006 | Keith Murray | Wheelspincycles.com | 00:05:47 |