Muckle Cycle Club are excited to announce that the 2024 National Hill Climb championships will take place on Dipton Mill Rd, Hexham ( 4 miles from Prospect Hill). Dipton Mill Rd is 1.2km @ 9.8%, topping out at 13.4%. A tough climb that changes gradient multiple times, with a kicker at the finish to catch you out.
Our previous course, Prospect Hill sustained a landslide in Oct 2023, we were in constant dialogue with the local authority and had hoped that the repairs would be completed in time for Nationals. Unfortunately we came to a point where the completed works could not be guaranteed in time. After consulting with CTT, we spent a lot of time looking at alternatives, we appreciate some of you have already made plans, booked accommodation, tailored training around the nationals course etc so we have attempted to plan an alternative similar to Prospect Hill and within the local area.
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Due to the nature of Dipton Mill Rd being wider than Prospect Hill, as well as now having a larger Event HQ at Hexham Race Course, we have decided to increase the entry capacity from 320 to 370 riders. The entry criteria will stay the same however but increase in capacity will hopefully give the majority of hill climbers a ride at nationals.
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We hope you’ll all support us with the change of course and understand the reasons behind the change. The new location opens opportunities to create an even better event and one that will hopefully be a memorable one for all. More info will be made available over the coming weeks so please give our socials a follow to keep up to date.
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Here is a link to the Segment on Strava and Veloviewer -
https://www.strava.com/segments/37204251
https://veloviewer.com/segments/37204251
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Entries close Oct 8th - please support your local regional races in the run up to the Championship
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Enter (Open): https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/view/27251
Enter (Women): https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/view/27252
Enter (Juniors): https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/view/27253
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We look forward to seeing you on the hill in October!
