National Hill Climb Championships 2013



Nicola at Beeley Moor at the weekend - a climb similar
in lenth to the Stang

This weekend Yorkshire hosts the National Hill Climb Championships of 2013 where Eve, Jo and Nicola will take on hot competition from a strong women’s field including reigning champion Lynn Hamel, Scott Contessa’s Alice Cobb and Iron Man world champion Lou Collins. James Knox of Champion Systems will defend his title in the junior competition and former rider Hugh Carthy will compete in the senior event with team mates Richard Handley and Mike Cuming. For full start list and preview see CTT - http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/Home/tabid/36/itemid/3504/Default.aspx 


This year’s climb known as ‘The Stang’ is 2.3 miles long over varying gradient, including some at 18% and a fast downhill section. The climb is also very exposed at the top, so the stormy weather forecast will make for some interesting conditions. See regular hill climb winner Tejvan Pettinger’s blog for more - http://cyclinguphill.com/grinton-moor-and-another-trip-to-arkengarthdale/ 

Eve riding The Stang earlier in the year.
Thanks Jack & John O'Neil for the photos.

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