Hillclimbing (cycling)

Hill climbing is a cycling event, as well as a basic skill of the sport. As events a hill climb may either be an individual time trial (which forbids cooperation, drafting, or team tactics) or make up part of a regular road race. A hill climb usually represents an event which gains altitude continuously, usually terminating at a summit. Occasionally featured in major professional races, such as the Tour de France, they are usually referred to as mountain time trials, and are not necessarily from the bottom to the top of a hill, as they can simply be a time trial over hilly terrain.[2]

Hill climbing
Winnats Pass was used for the 2021 British Hill Climb National Championship for the first time since 1977[1]
Highest governing bodyUCI
NicknamesHC
Characteristics
ContactNo
Team membersIndividuals
Mixed-sexNo
TypeCycle sport
EquipmentRoad bicycle
VenuePaved roads
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide
An Oxford University Cycling Club rider on his way to a hillclimbing victory

Hill climbing is one of the key skills required to make cycling more enjoyable. One of the best ways to learn this skill is through practice. There are several ways to practice, solo using intervals or group rides that focus on hill climbs.[3] Being able to tackle hills efficiently can be a "Race Winner" for anyone. Because downhills can be decided in seconds, uphills takes minutes, and being a good climber makes it possible to drop several riders behind.

Great Britain

In Great Britain there is an end of season tradition of cycling clubs promoting hillclimb time trials in October, for small cash prizes. The hills tend to be relatively short, usually taking between three and five minutes to complete, and the races attract many spectators, including locals not otherwise interested in cycling, who come to watch the pain in the faces of the competitors.[4] Competitors regularly strive to save grams on their equipment, going as far as to drill holes in their bike.[5]

British National Champions[6]
Year Climb Winner Team
2021[7]Winnats PassTom BellHigh North Performance
2020[8]Streatley HillAndrew FeatherHuntBikeWheels.com
2019[9]Haytor ValeEd LaverackSwiftCarbon Pro Cycling
2018[10]Pea Royd LaneAndrew FeatherBCR Racing
2017[11]Hedley HillDan EvansASSOS Equipe UK
2016[12]Bank RoadAdam KenwayMetaltek Kuoata RT
2015[13]Jackson BridgeRichard BussellRST Sport/Aero-Coach
2014[14]Pea Royd LaneDan EvansTeam Elite/Paul Bethall Electrical
2013[15]The StangTejvan PettingerSri Chinmoy CT
2012[16]The RakeJack PullarWheelbase.co.uk
2011[17]Long HillGunnar GronlundRst Racing Team – Trigon
2010[18]Dover's HillDan FleemanTeam Raleigh UCI
2009[19]Pea Royd LaneDan FleemanCervelo Test Team
2008[20]Bank RoadMatt ClintonMikevaughan.co.uk
2007[21]Cheddar GorgeJames DobbinArctic Shorter
2006[22]Peak HillJames DobbinArctic Shorter
2005[23]The RakeBen GreenwoodRecycling
2004[24]Winter's GibbetJon DayusArctic Shorter
2003[25]Halifax LaneJim HendersonSouthport CC
2002[26]Cat and FiddleMark LovattCompensation Group
2001[27]Y BwlchJim HendersonSouthport CC
2000[28]Westclose HillJim HendersonTerry Wright Cycles
1999[29]The RakeJim HendersonTerry Wright Cycles
1998Dover's HillJim HendersonOxford University Cycling Club
1997Rowsley BarStuart DangerfeildWheelbase CC
1996[30]Carlton BankStuart DangerfeildParker Int
1995Ditching BeaconStuart DangerfeildLeo R.T
1994Jackson BridgeJeff WrightNorth East RT
1993Newlands PassStuart DangerfeildLeo RC-Shorter Rochford
1992St John's ChapelStuart DangerfeildLeo RC-Shorter Rochford
1991Park RashChris BoardmanManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1990Widecombe-in-the-MoorChris BoardmanManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1989[31]The BurwayChris BoardmanManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1988[32]Nick O'PendleChris BoardmanManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1987[33]Rosedale ChimneyPaul CurranManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1986[34]Riber HillDarryl WebsterManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1985ChallacombeDarryl WebsterManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1984CrawleysideDarryl WebsterManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1983Weston HillDarryl WebsterManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1982Dover's HillJeff WilliamsManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1981Horseshoe PassJeff WilliamsManchester Wheelers – Trumanns Steel
1980Nick O'PendleMalcolm ElliottRutland CC
1979[35]Haytor ValeJeff WilliamsGS Strada
1978Dover's HillGareth ArmitageOldham Century
1977Winnats PassJohn ParkerSouthport RCC
1976Horseshoe PassJoe WaughGS Strada Lutz
1975Nick O'PendleGareth ArmitageOldham Century
1974Holme MossTyne RCTyne RC
1973Dover's HillGranville SydneyHuddersfeild SW
1972Winnats PassGranville SydneyHuddersfeild SW
1971Horseshoe PassJohn ClewarthKirby CC
1970Nick O'PendleGranville SydneyHuddersfeild SW
1969Llywel HillGranville SydneyHuddersfeild SW
1968Dover's HillPete GannonLeeds St Christopher
1967Winnats PassPaul WildsmithEast Bradford CC
1966Winnats PassPD GreenhalghNottingham Phoenix
1965Dover's HillGranville SydneyHuddersfield Star Wheelers
1964PeaslowEric WilsonRossendale RC
1963Winnats PassGranville SydneyHuddersfield Star Wheelers
1962Nick O'PendleP. J GrahamWest Pennine RC
1961York's HillP. J GrahamWest Pennine RC
1960SaintburyEric WilsonRossendale RC
1959Winnats PassGordon RhodesHuddersfield RC
1958Monks LaneP. J GrahamWest Pennine RC
1957Winnats PassEric WilsonRossendale RC
1956SaintburyLes IngmanNorwood Paragon
1955Holly LaneEric WilsonRossendale RC
1954Holme MossLes IngmanNorwood Paragon
1953Winnats PassR KeighleyShipley RC
1952Mow CopBrian RobinsonHuddersfield RC
1951SaintburyR StringwellBramley Wheelers
1950Barber's HillR StringwellBramley Wheelers
1949Winnats PassBob MaitlandConcorde R CC
1948LandsdowneVic ClarkCoventry CC
1947Winnats PassVic ClarkCoventry CC
1946Holly LaneVic ClarkManchester Clarion
1945PeaslowBob MaitlandSolihull CC
1944BrastedHarold F WorthenManchester Clarion

USA

US hill climbs include the Mt. Evans Hill Climb and the Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. There has been an increase in bicycling across the major US cities, especially among men aged between 20 and 64, while rates of cycling by women and children lag.[36] The introduction of bike elevators in the US will help cyclists navigate hillier parts of the city, thus increasing cycling rates.[37]

See also

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