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We have a Winner for Tour of Britain VIP hospitality… and IG Hill Climb Challenge place

VIP hospitaltiy at final stage + a place to race in the IG Markets Hill Climb Challenge courtesy of Map My Tracks

We have a winner for what has to be one of the best competitions we've ever run… Our lucky winner will get to pit himself and his bike against gravity and a very steep hill in front of cheering crowds in the IG Hill Climb Challenge before settling back with a friend to enjoy some VIP hospitality while watching the pros tackle the same hill shortly after - all courtesy of Map My Tracks. So, who did the random-number-o-meter pick?

Phil Walker is the lucky man - he's been informed and even now is ramping up his training.

Bad luck to those of you that missed out, but there will be another great roadcc competition along soon… although it won't be containing any hill climb hurt (sorry about that).
 

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On Sunday 16th September after completing almost 150km of racing, the final stage of The Tour of Britain concludes with a dramatic scramble to the finish on Guildford’s scenic cobbled High Street. We have teamed up with the official GPS tracking supplier for the 2012 Tour of Britain, Map My Tracks, to offer you the chance to take on this climb moments before the leaders arrive, with a coveted place in the IG Hill Climb Challenge.

With only 40 riders taking part in this invitation-only event in front of capacity crowds, this is your chance to put your climbing skills to the test and see if you can make it onto the podium… and possibly throw up on Guildford High St without being arrested.

Afterwards, you’ll be able to cool off and watch The Tour’s closing moments with a guest from a prime location on the finishing straight. This VIP experience will include an exquisite buffet lunch accompanied by a selection of Adnams wines, and comes courtesy of Map My Tracks.

This really is one belter of a prize and a great day out for you and your plus one. To enter the competition, all you need to do is comment in below - usual Schwag Grab rules apply + the winner enters the Hill Climb at his/her own their own risk and Tinderhouse Ltd cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to property or individuals. We will announce the winner next Wednesday.

Map My Tracks will be tracking the peloton's progress every step of the way during The Tour of Britain, allowing fans and spectators to follow the race online or via the Map My Tracks App.

For more information about the Tour of Britain Event Tracker powered by Map My Tracks, please visit: http://mmteventtracker.com/

About Map My Tracks:

Map My Tracks will be tracking the peloton's progress every step of the way during The Tour of Britain, allowing fans and spectators to follow the race online or via the Map My Tracks App.

For more information about the Tour of Britain Event Tracker powered by Map My Tracks, visit: http://mmteventtracker.com/

For more information and instructions on how to download Map My Tracks applications please visit: http://www.mapmytracks.com

Prize:

One place in the IG Hill Climb Challenge and two tickets for the VIP Hospitality package on Sunday 16 September 2012.

The event runs from 10am to 4pm with qualifying for the IG Hill Climb Challenge starting at 10am.

The VIP Hospitality enclosure opens at 11am and is located in the Trinity Church, Guildford. The Package includes;

*Exquisite buffet luncheon served with accompanying Adnams wines

*Prime location on the finishing straight with exclusive views of the finish line

road.cc's founder and first editor, nowadays to be found riding a spreadsheet. Tony's journey in cycling media started in 1997 as production editor and then deputy editor of Total Bike, acting editor of Total Mountain Bike and then seven years as editor of Cycling Plus. He launched his first cycling website - the Cycling Plus Forum at the turn of the century. In 2006 he left C+ to head up the launch team for Bike Radar which he edited until 2008, when he co-launched the multi-award winning road.cc - finally handing on the reins in 2021 to Jack Sexty. His favourite ride is his ‘commute’ - which he does most days inc weekends and he’s been cycle-commuting since 1994. His favourite bikes are titanium and have disc brakes, though he'd like to own a carbon bike one day.

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Mr. Rossi | 11 years ago
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I'll take a piece of that.

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williamtenison | 11 years ago
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Ah go on then, I'm sure I could squeeze it in.

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oneday12 | 11 years ago
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Sounds fun!

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Gkam84 | 11 years ago
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I'm in if Road.cc wanna lend me a "test bike"  19

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drbirrdie | 11 years ago
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If I throw up before it would probably benefit me!  31

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SevenHills | 11 years ago
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Oh go on then.

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JAndrewHill | 11 years ago
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Is there a time limit? Hope not.

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simbasagwete | 11 years ago
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Only seven coments so far. I could be in with a shout! Can it be the first 40 please?

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mingmong | 11 years ago
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s'il vous plaît  1

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rodmc | 11 years ago
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Of course, I am to be counted in.

Thanks.

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Angelfishsolo | 11 years ago
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Lets give it a go. I only have my pride and self esteem to loose  39

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Edgeley | 11 years ago
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I have a college reunion on Saturday. So if I carboload on liquid goodness until about 4 am and then grab a few hours kip, before getting the train to Guildford, that'll be perfect preparation.

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rupertlee | 11 years ago
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Yes please!!

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jayme | 11 years ago
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if no one else wants it then I will have it.

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mellisr1 replied to jayme | 11 years ago
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Oh yes please but maybe not the hill climb

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Izaak30 | 11 years ago
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Yes please. I'll show those pros how to climb hills....

NOT  13

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halfpound replied to Izaak30 | 11 years ago
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Bring it on.

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