Tour de France fever to hit Monsal Hill Climb

Cyclists and spectators still basking in the joy of the Tour de France are urged to get on board for the 2014 Monsal Hill Climb time trial.
Monsal Hill Climb.Monsal Hill Climb.
Monsal Hill Climb.

The incredibly, popular Sheffrec Cycling Club event attracts hundreds of spectators to Monsal, near Bakewell, every year and the 84th edition of the Simplyhealth competition is expected to be another grand spectacle of grit and determination.

Last year’s 83rd edition of the event, as featured in the above video, was a great success and this year’s event promises to be even better.

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Competitors, including amateurs and pros, are being invited be take on the one-in-six, 675 yard steep climb from 11am, on Sunday, October 5, with fans expected to be lining the route in scenes reminiscent of this year’s Tour de France which visited the region.

Monsal Hill Climb.Monsal Hill Climb.
Monsal Hill Climb.

Orgainser Marc Etches, of Sheffrec Cycling Club, said: “Over the past few years the Monsal Hill Climb has proved to be very popular with 130 riders plus reserves taking part in 2013.”

The famous annual event was started by a few mates riding out to Monsal Head, in the Peak District, at the end of the track season and timing each other up the hill.

Following its launch in 1930, the annual event has gone on to attract over 100 riders from club level to seasoned professionals every year from all over the country.

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Renowned ex-cycle pro Malcolm Elliott will be keeping a keen eye on the hot favourites after his remarkable record time of one minute and 14.2 seconds in 1981 has remained intact for 33 years.

Last year’s winner was Jack Pullar, of Madison Genesis, with Graham Briggs, of Rapha Condor, in second place and Russell Downing, of Net App Endura, in third place.

Those interested in entering the time trial are urged to visit www.monsalhillclimb.org.uk for details.

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