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National Hill Climb Championships 2016

The National Hill Climb Championships took part on Bank Road in Matlock this year. Bank Road was an excellent location to host the event, although the weather was dull the conditions were good for hill climbing. […]

By |1st November, 2016|Categories: Blog, Climbs|Tags: , , , |

National Hill Climb Championships 2016 – Preview

The 2016 hill climb takes place on Bank Road, Matlock on the 30th October. Some of the competitors who took part in the Monsal Hill Climb this year such as Joe Clarke, Adam Kenway and Lou Bates are joined by many big names in the hill climbing scene. […]

By |15th October, 2016|Categories: Blog, Climbs, Routes|Tags: , , , |

The Goyt Valley

I’ve spent a lot of time in the Goyt Valley, it is a great place for cycling if you are looking for a challenge. It offers some of the best scenery in the Peak District, and is easily linked up with a lot of other routes in the local area to extend your adventures. […]

Monsal Hill Climb 2015

From ages 8 to 78, from lightweight 5.5KG speed machine, to Penny Farthing, the 85th Monsal Climb was made up of a eclectic mixture of cyclists tacking the 675 yard hill climb in the heart of the Peak District. […]

By |6th October, 2015|Categories: Blog, Climbs|Tags: , , |

Brickworks and the Goyt Valley

Grade: Challenging. Starting from Macclesfield, postcode: SK11 6QG, this 24 mile challenging route includes classic Peak District climbs, the Brickworks from Bollington, and the climb through the Goyt Valley towards the Cat and Fiddle Pub. […]

Monsal Hill Climb

It was raining the day before, it was stormy the day after, but the 84th Monsal Hill Climb, held on Sunday 5th October was a gloriously sunny, calm, Autumn day, attracting a top quality field, and enthusiastic crowds to cheer the riders up the 1 in 6 gradient. […]

Cat and Fiddle, Wildboarclough and Macclesfield Forest

Grade: Challenging. 18.5 miles with 1850ft of ascent. This is a short, but hilly route that starts from the Railway Station in Macclesfield Town Centre. […]

By |2nd March, 2014|Categories: Climbs, Routes|Tags: , |

Chatsworth Loop

Grade: Challenging. 27.5 miles with 3000ft of ascent. Starting at Parsley Hay Visitor Centre, this hilly route offers a mixture of challenging climbs, with rewarding views, and visits some of the most iconic Peak District locations, mostly along quiet lanes. This route is suitable for road bikes, but not in icy conditions. […]

By |19th January, 2014|Categories: Climbs, Routes|Tags: , |

Cat and Fiddle – Hill Climb

Grade: Challenging. Starting in Macclesfield, Cheshire, at the traffic lights where the famous Arighi Bianchi department store is located, this is one of the Peak District’s most famous hill climbs. […]

By |14th December, 2013|Categories: Climbs, Routes|Tags: , |