Isle of Man’s Becky Storrie won the women’s senior title at the Scottish National Hill Climb at the weekend.

The former triathlete has been concentrating solely on cycling this year as she continues to recover from chronic fatigue which was diagnosed in 2018.

Storrie has enjoyed a fine season on the bike, winning three golds and one silver at this year’s Island Games in Gibraltar and representing Great Britain in the British National Road Race Championship.

The 21-year-old University of Stirling student travelled to the Lomond Hills in the Scottish county of Fife for the event and, representing Synergy Cycles, smashed her own course record by nine seconds on her way to clocking 9m 10.64s over the 1.7-mile climb to take the senior women’s honours.

Speaking after the race, Becky explained: ’I am currently studying and training in Stirling and I also have Scottish parents which enable me to compete in Scottish Championships.

’I am really pleased with my performance in the championships, it’s a step in the right direction and a nice confidence boost as I prepare to get my head down in winter training preparation.

’Following a fairly successful first season on the bike this year, especially given that I had no winter training last year and was self-coached for the first half of the season as I wasn’t sure how much racing I’d be able to handle, I want to see what I am capable of doing by taking it more seriously and being coached.

’For the past few months I have been supported by Andrew Roche of Watts Up Performance who has been incredible in assisting me in transitioning into cycling.

’I couldn’t think of anyone better to go through this process with, as his experience and knowledge in the sport speak for itself. I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.

’I still wish to return to triathlon when the time is right and when I feel I am in the right state health-wise to return to the elite racing I once competed in.

’In the meantime, I believe by focusing on cycling this will enable me to stay fit and competitive as well as the experience I will gain from bike racing will benefit my return to triathlon immensely.

’I would like to thank Isle of Man Sport Aid for its continued support in my transition to cycling. Following a tough year last year, I have countless people to thank for believing in me and their support does not go unnoticed.’