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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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ade | 11 years ago
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Oh very yes. I'm a local too.

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Gregory_John | 11 years ago
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Bit late to the party but I'm all over this, sounds awesome...

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Jonathan Jaques | 11 years ago
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Sound goods to me

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DonnyCampo | 11 years ago
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I was planning to head over to watch the finish anyway, so if someone else is buying the booze I'm definately in!

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alexlnumber1 | 11 years ago
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Ja bitte

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showmemagic | 11 years ago
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I'll give it a go  17

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JonyEpsilon | 11 years ago
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Count me in!

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Alan Tullett | 11 years ago
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Yes please. I like a good hill and there's fa around Cambridge.

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D71 | 11 years ago
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Sounds like a great prize.

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Steve Benton | 11 years ago
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My local city centre hill - would be nice to ride a short sharp one for a change! (100 Climbs In 13 Days)

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sethpistol | 11 years ago
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Is it odd that I'd be looking forward to the Hill Climb just as much as the Pro Race?! Would love a go!

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kopitekev | 11 years ago
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Yes please

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popsikekid | 11 years ago
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that'll be nice

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Amos | 11 years ago
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oooo that sounds good to me!

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mbt | 11 years ago
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Ready willing and able.

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andybeaman | 11 years ago
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I would love to race up a hill it would be a first  22  22

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jorysmith | 11 years ago
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Yes please

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