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Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 14:00

Bithja Jones at Holybourne Hill Climb 2021

The hill we are climbing: Why I’m defending my National Hill Climb Championship title in the colours of the Suffragettes

Bithja Jones is aiming to win her third UK National Hill Climb Championship title on the bounce in North Wales today. Here's why the event means so much to her

Sun, Oct 30, 2022 09:59

King of the hill: Dissecting the barmy British hill climb season with a reigning national champion

We’re now in the thick of the annual short yet dramatic annual hill climb season in the UK. We caught up with the 2021 men's national title winner Tom Bell to find out what the discipline means to him

Mon, Oct 17, 2022 16:33

Can you do an Everesting on no training? Trying to ride 8,848m of elevation in one day

Everesting is riding up and down one hill until you've climbed 8,848m. Anyone can give this massive challenge a go, find out if Liam succeeded...

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 12:09

Helmets and front lights to be compulsory on all Cycling Time Trials events – including hill climbs

Resolutions passed at AGM of organisation’s National Council at the weekend

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 14:45

Video: Can an e-bike make you a hill climb champion? Sponsored

With the help of the Scott Addict eRIDE can Liam beat Andrew on one of the steepest climbs around? The pair of them duke it out on the 30% slopes of Prospect Place for glory.

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 12:23

holme moss resized – via flick creative commons

Sexism row: organiser of Holme Moss Hill Climb accused of saying women “don’t contribute to the sport” in defence of unequal prize pot

The race organiser was also accused of saying that women don't "make tea at TTs anymore" during a verbal discussion about the event's cash prize allocation, but claims he was misquoted

Tue, Oct 13, 2020 14:34

Sexism row: Catford Cycling Club redistribute Hill Climb prize money for overall and female winners after complaints

The famous Catford CC Hill Climb, taking place this weekend, have redistributed their prize pot after originally offering £300 for the overall winner and just £75 for the first female

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 10:40

Adam Kenway’s cool custom hill climb bike from the National Championships

The Vitus Pro Cycling rider came third at the National Hill Climb Championships at the weekend, and was atop a 5.5kg Vitesse Evo with tons of nifty weight-saving features...

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 11:13

Strava introduces Club Posts feature

The all-conquering cyclists' social network has made the Clubs section more engaging, allowing admins to post content that appears in the notifications feed of their members

Thu, Jun 29, 2017 09:12