HILL CLIMB

Sunday 27th October 2024

Event Time: 10.00 – 11.00

Location: The start is at the gate on Little Almshoe Road, the route then climbs to a reservoir near to Princess Helena College, Preston. 1km, 38m (118ft) climb, gradient peaks at approx. 8%, after a flat start.
This event is registered with the CTT and we will follow their advice. NOTE: front and rear lights are a requirement.
The format includes club trophies for the first man, woman, girl and boy over the line, as well as recognition for the fastest times for each club run pace group. Notes on how we plan to run the event are as follows:
- Approach the start via the turn off after the Rusty Gun
- No push off
- Results will be published on line

Basically it's a max effort climb, but don't go too deep too soon! Worth picking the correct gear and warming up first.

How to enter:

There are two ways of entering the Hill Climb.

You can enter as an individual and head direct to the start on the day. You will be allocated a start time between 10.00 – 10.30. ahead of the event. Just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to enter and joining instructions will be provided the day before the event.

Or

You can enter with your ride group and meet at the Alban Arena/City Hall, at the usual Sunday depart time. All Club runs will go to the Hill Climb start point and any one who wishes to take part can register on the day, with the remainder of the group being allowed to go up together.

Leaders will then take their group on a pre-planned ride to a venue of the leader's choice or join us at SpokesCycles CC Cafe.

The Groups are scheduled to arrive as follows:

Youths / Fast / Rapides: 10.30
Mods / Mods+: 10.45
Intros / Inters / Inters +: 11.00

All those that enter can join us at SpokesCycles CC Cafe for coffee and cake to review the results!

Prizes

Overall fastest (mens, womens, boys, girls)
VCC fastest (mens, womens, boys, girls)
Fastest per group (mens, womens)

Notes

There is no entry fee for the Hill Climb
Entry for VCC members and members of other cycling clubs
There is no push off
The suggested route for the groups is via Whitwell to the B656 (as we do not want any riders going down the course once the event has started)!

Hill Climb map

RESULTS