25th October 2009 see's Thurcroft Cycling Club promote this years National Hill Climb Championship. The hill used is Pea Royd Lane in Stocksbridge to the North of Sheffield. Start time is 11am, with a fully closed road. The event is sure to attract a full field of 150 riders and thousands of spectators. Further details can be found on our club website.

Bound to be a great event. Pea Royd Lane is certainly a tough climb, I'll be there to watch the riders putting themselves through pure pain.

This is an excellent opportunity to promote Cycling as a means of transport.

Can I ask, will all the competititors be arriving to the event on their bikes ? :)

This is an excellent opportunity to promote Cycling as a means of transport.

Can I ask, will all the competititors be arriving to the event on their bikes ? :)


I think many of the local riders and spectators will attend the event by bike, however with it being a National Championship the riders will travel from all over the country, bringing a lot of people into the community of Stocksbridge, some staying for the weekend. For the annual event that i have promoted for the past 5 years, riders have come from Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Hull. I attended this years National in Matlock which attracted riders from even further, even Edinburgh and Guernsey!!!

Bound to be a great event. Pea Royd Lane is certainly a tough climb, I'll be there to watch the riders putting themselves through pure pain.

Glad to hear it randydave. The National is on an extended version of the hill that i promote our annual event on, adding an extra 400 yards, starting from the very bottom of the hill, in the valley and steelworks. The event headquarters are at The Venue in Stocksbridge where all the results and the presentation will be held. Food and drink will also be on sale.

Hello cyclists - this might be a little off message for this thread, but . .

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They're not the traditional types, but give them a look and post your thoguhts here, please - keep an open mind!

Hello cyclists - this might be a little off message for this thread, but . .

I'd be really interested to know what people make of some distinctive bikes at: bladecustomcycles.com

They're not the traditional types, but give them a look and post your thoguhts here, please - keep an open mind!


Nice bikes roni, they would certainly make a hill climb up Pea Royd Lane a little more interesting.

just checked the bikes out at bladecustomcycles.com, very interesting, especially being at a vw show as well !!! thanks for the info roni, hope you attend pea royd lane on the 25th and check out some other tough looking cookies!!!!

if any cyclist who is thinking of riding the national hill climb on the 25th october, you can have a taster of the hill on the 4th october. this is our clubs annual event and although on a shorter course (860yards) than the national still offers a very tough challenge. entry details of both events can be found in the CTT handbook or by contacting myself. check out our club website for further details -freewebs.com/thethurcroftcc

the national hill climb champs are coming together nicely for what should be a cracking event. check out www.freewebs.com/thethurcroftcc for further details and news of the support received so far in promoting a natioanl event on our door steps!!:thumbsup:

I'm going to look now...........
Surely a Sheffield bloke will win, hills are what we do in Sheff!

you would think so wouldn't you, everywhere you go around sheffield you have to go a hill !!
does that mean i can expect an entry from you bigbroadcast???

Put me down for both of them Stewy! i'll enter officially soon ;) Cant wait Yeee Haaaa! NOT! lol!

Cheers Kippy. That number one position is there waiting for you!!:D

Your support is needed please help us to keep part of our heritage for a better future by supporting our cause to keep one of our ancient public rights of way as part of the planned redevelopment of Stocksbridge. Help us to change the Developers plans and keep Ford Lane opposite your hill climb site as part of our planned multi user route through the bottom of our Valley - our Steel Valley Way - suitable for elderly, disabled, families with prams - and a safe route for all riders.


http://www.PetitionOnline.com/FordLane/petition.html

See you all on the day - good luck

The 2009 National Hill Climb Championship looks to be a very exciting event, with defending Champion Matt Clinton preparing to battle it out against top contenders including James Dobbin, Jim Henderson and professional rider Dan Fleeman. 150 riders will battle up the 1200 yard hill in Stocksbridge, on the 25th October, with a start time of 11am, all competing to be presented as a National Champion. There are various age categories, ranging from 12 year olds to over 70's!!! The event headquarters are at The Venue on Manchester Road, where refreshments will be availiable throughout the event and where the prize presantation will be held afterwards. Come along and watch the countries best hill climbers take part on your door step!!!

Will try to get there stewy, should be very exciting.

i can see them from here :) http://www.cyclingfocus.com/photo3753105.html#photo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOur8qXvpnk

:)