Autumn Hill Climb Series
2016 Series will run from September 3 to October 1 (no event on 24 September due to Snake Pass Open Hill Climb on 25)
All welcome only £3 on-the-line, sign on from 9:30am first rider off at 10am .
If driving please park at the top of Holme Moss and cycle down to the start line.
2016 Results
Our Autumn Hill Climb Series is a ‘Come & Try It’ event – this means it is open to all-comers and everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be a member of Glossop Kinder Velo Cycling Club or Cycling Time Trials (CTT) although you may want to join us if you get hooked! If you just want to spectate and give vocal support you are more than welcome – please just turn up on the day. If you want to take photos for our club website or help marshal please contact our club event promoter.
What is a Hill Climb?
It is a timed event over a measured course. Hill Climbs vary from short steep ‘sprints’ lasting less than a minute to longer ‘endurance’ events of a few miles in length such a ours. Riders are held at the start and set off at one-minute intervals – the aim is to give it your maximum lung-busting effort! The winner is the rider who records the shortest time – even if you finish many minutes behind the winner you’ll still have the satisfaction of recording a personal best time!
The climb
Holme Moss is an iconic climb for cyclists – ‘our’ side is a 2.2 mile ascent with nearly 900 ft of climbing ramping up to 13%. You have a run up to the foot of the climb but it ramps up immediately so don’t overcook it at the start – it eases after a mile only to ramp up again at the end so keep something in reserve for a final blast to the finish-line!
Where is it?
The start-line is in a lay-by on the A6024 0.5 miles north of the junction with the A628 where there is a lovely view of Torside Valley and Woodhead Reservoir. Please note there is very limited parking at the start so if you come by car, please park at the top of Holme Moss and ride down to the start.
What do I need?
Your can use any type of bike but most riders use standard road bikes – the lighter the better! You will need to wear a helmet and we recommend you use a rear light. You don’t need to worry about your fitness level – just give it your best effort and you’ll have a personal best time to aim for next time!
How do I enter?
The event is held on Saturday mornings at 10am from September to October – check the front page of our club website nearer the time for dates. You don’t need to enter in advance – just come along 30 minutes before the start to give yourself plenty of time to sign in and attach your number to the back of your jersey and left shirt sleeve. You have to be 12 or over and if you are under 18 one of your parents will need to sign a consent form. You pay cash on the day – the cost is £3.00.
Extras!
Everyone congregates at the finish-line to recover, have a chat and hear the official results from the time-keepers – these will also be posted on our Yahoo Group and club website. There may also be photos available to download free of charge after the event! There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest man and woman over the whole Autumn Hill Climb Series – there will also be prizes for the fastest under 18 riders and those crazy enough to ride fixed gear bikes!
There will also be awards for the fastest club riders presented at our annual dinner!
Safety issues
There will be warning signs for motorists and marshals stationed at the start-line and finish-line. Riders must exercise care at all times. All riders are responsible for their own safety and you must obey the Highway Code. Do not cross the white line. A helmet and rear light is recommended. You must look ahead and don’t ride with your head down. You must not take pace or shelter from any other vehicle or competitor – not that drafting helps much up Holme Moss unless there’s a strong headwind!
Testimonials
“I really enjoyed it so I’ll definitely enter your events next year – I will be encouraging other members of my club to do the same’
‘Thanks for putting on a great event, I really enjoyed it’
‘Thanks for e-mailing the results so quickly and thanks for taking the time to put the event on. Really enjoyed it again. I’ll be there next week’
‘Thanks for a top event today, hope to see you next week’
‘I wasn’t capable of speaking to the marshals on the way up, but thanks to everyone involved for putting the event on. I’ll be back for more before the series ends’
‘Thanks for running the series. I really enjoyed it – I rediscovered my love for hill climbing!’
2015 Results
A smaller turn outthis year will lead to a review of the format for next year. However a new Course Record was set by Andy Nichols of Langset Cycles and Mark Nulty tied Paul Talbot’s club record. As ever huge thanks to all volunteers who make these events possible. Photos of the series can be found here.
| Round 1 | 12/09/2015 | |||
| Andy Nichols | Langsett Cycles | 10.41 | S | Course Record (men) |
| Peter Haigh | 11.58 | S | PB | |
| David Shirley | Glossop Kinder Velo | 13.05 | V40 | |
| Alan Gibworth | Manchester Wheelers | 14.11 | S | |
| Matthew Warhurst | 14.21 | J | ||
| Molly Horsley Frost | Buxton CC | 14.23 | V40 | Course Record (women) |
| Stephen Brundrett | Glossop Kinder Velo | 17.21 | V40 | |
| Round 2 | 19/09/2015 | |||
| Tim Webster | Holmfirth CC | 11.14 | V40 | |
| Andy Nulty | Holmfirth CC | 11.23 | S | |
| Henry Cash | Holmfirth CC | 11.34 | J | PB |
| Peter Haigh | 12.14 | S | PB | |
| Artur Karwat | Glossop Kinder Velo | 12.34 | S | |
| Issac Appleby | Sportcity Velo | 12.41 | J | |
| Dave Shirley | Glossop Kinder Velo | 12.41 | V40 | |
| Alan Gibworth | Manchester Wheelers | 13.26 | S | |
| Dan Robinson | Manchester Wheelers | 13.28 | S | |
| Jonny Winward | 14.5 | S | PB | |
| Adam Lewis | GKV/HPC | 15.04 | S | |
| Martin Wilson | Manchester Wheelers | 16.58 | S | |
| Darren Wallis | Kinder MRT | 16.58 | V40 | |
| Holly Carter | Manchester Wheelers | 17.36 | S | |
| Jason Fossey | Huddersfield Star Wheelers | DNS | puncture | PB |
| Round 3 | 26/09/2015 | |||
| Tim Webster | Holmfirth CC | 11.11 | V40 | |
| Andy Nulty | Holmfirth CC | 11.32 | S | |
| Peter Haigh | 11.42 | S | PB | |
| Mark Nulty | Glossop Kinder Velo | 11.47 | S | Club Record (men) |
| Dave Shirley | Glossop Kinder Velo | 13.13 | V40 | PB |
| Alan Gibworth | Manchester Wheelers | 14.06 | S | |
| Paul Birkin | Buxton CC | 15.12 | V50 | |
| Richard Marsden | 16.32 | S | ||
| Round 4 | 03/10/2015 | |||
| Tim Webster | Holmfirth CC | 10.58 | V40 | PB |
| Peter Haigh | 11.42 | S | ||
| Ben Falla | Glossop Kinder Velo | 13.14 | S | PB |
| Zack Williamson | Team Moda Anon | 13.06 | S | |
| Matthew Warhust | 13.43 | J | PB | |
| Alan Gibworth | Manchester Wheelers | 14.06 | S | |
| Overall Results | ||||
| Men | ||||
| First | ||||
| Andy Nichols | Langsett Cycles | 10.41 | S | Course Record (men) |
| Second | ||||
| Tim Webster | Holmfirth CC | 10.58 | V40 | |
| Third | ||||
| Andy Nulty | Holmfirth CC | 11.23 | S | |
| Women | ||||
| First | ||||
| Molly Horsley Frost | Buxton CC | 14.23 | V40 | Course Record (women) |
| Second | ||||
| Holly Carter | Manchester Wheelers | 17.36 | S | |
| Under 18 | ||||
| First | ||||
| Henry Cash | Holmfirth CC | 11.34 | J | |
| Second | ||||
| Issac Appleby | Sportcity Velo | 12.41 | J | |
| Third | ||||
| Matthew Warhust | 13.43 | J | PB | |
| Club | ||||
| Fastest man | ||||
| Mark Nulty | Glossop Kinder Velo | 11.47 | S | Club Record (men) |
2014 Results
Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Overall
The current records are;
10.45 Chris Myhill
14.58 Sarah Griffiths
11.22 Oscar Williamson (Under 18)
The club records are;
11.47 Paul Talbot
13.20 Thomas Wilkinson (under 18)
16:18 Lorna Fisher (Lady)
Round 1
A very select group of riders who don’t need to be told about Rule 5 braved the conditions on Holme Moss today – Zack set a new PB by over 3 mins!
| Zack Williamson | Clay Cross RT | 11.43 | S | PB |
| John Edmundson | Manchester Wheelers | 12.01 | S | |
| Jon McEwen | GKV | 15.43 | S | |
| Paul Birkin | 15.49 | 50+ | ||
| Jill Wood | 15.49 | S |
https://www.flickr.com/photos/92639046@N07/sets/72157647240212136/
Round 2
Ten riders and some fast times . Slight headwind and on the cool side but DRY.
Zac Williamson Clay Cross RT- 11.23 PB S
Aaron Handley Bikebox RT- 11.30 PB J
Nathan Allatt Holmfirth CC – 11.38 PB J
Andy Nichols Langsett C RT – 11.38 S
Mark Nulty Manc Wheelers – 11.41 S
Peter Haigh -12.16 PB S
Richard Marsden Manc Wheelers – 12.22 PB S
Luke Beswick Buxton CC – 12.35 PB S
Steve Pleasant GKV -13.50 PB 40 +
Paul Burkin – 15.09 PB 50 +
Thanks to Mark and Fiona, Brian, James, Clare and Jenny for timing , starting , photos and refreshments.
Round 3
Great turn out of 16 riders today – huge thanks to Manchester Wheelers for coming along in big numbers. A great ride by the winner Chris Dike who was just 15 seconds outside of the course record despite a nasty headwind.
1. Chris Dike, Manchester Wheelers: 11.03 PB 1st time.
2. Andy Nichols, Langsett Cycles RT: 11.25
3. Jason Fossey, Huddersfield Wheelers: 12.07 PB 1 st time
4. Mark Nulty, Manchester Wheelers: 12.14
5. Kieran Manchester, Saddleworth Clarion: 12.29 PB 1 st time
6. Paul Talbot, Glossop Kinder Velo: 12.54
7. Andrew Turner, Manchester Wheelers: 12.59 PB 1st time
8. Alex Lee, Glossop Kinder Velo: 13.31 Alex Lee PB 1 st time
9. Dan Robinson, Manchester Wheelers: 14.20 PB 1 st time
10. Ben Falla, GKV RT: 14.46 PB 1 st time
11. Matt Pritchard: 15.13 PB 1 st time
12. Alex Hambleton , Manchester Wheelers: 15.57 PB 1st time
13. Craig Williams, Monmouthshire Wheelers: 16.01 PB 1 st time
14. Andrew Farley, Manchester Wheelers: 17.16 PB 1 st time
15. Joanne Street, Manchester Wheelers: 17.26 PB 1 st time
16. Holly Carter, Manchester Wheelers: 21.08 PB 1 st time
Huge thanks to Geoff , Gerry , Anne, Paul, Hannah, Mark , Fiona and Gaynor for all of the help. for their hard work and the refreshments at the end.
Round 4
1. Will Corden, Lyme Racing Club: 10.51 PB
2. Mark Nulty, Manchester Wheelers: 11.47
3. John Fradley: 12.05
4. W. Inskip: 12.21
5. Christopher Leigh: 12.41
6. Dave Shirley, Glossop Kinder Velo: 12.56
7. Stuart Ream: 13.29
8. Ieuan Roberts, High Peak Tri Club: 15.17
9. Harry Wilson: 15.39
10. Steve Brundrett, Glossop Kinder Velo: 15.51 PB
11. Paul Blaney: 16.52
12. Carl Moriarty, Glossop Kinder Velo: 17.38
13. John Stephenson, Glossop Kinder Velo: 17.52
14. Khaled Alharbi: 19.18
Will Corden was 6 secs off a course record. Suspect he may be back next week if the wind is not against us. 6 unnattached riders and 4 GKV’ers was a good turnout considering the periodic mizzle and draughty summit.
Huge thanks toThanks to Gaynor ( all of your Parkin went, no surprise!) , Brian S , Mark R and Clare E for all of the help. extra special thanks to Mike “David Bailey” Watson for the photos
Round 5
| David Johnson | Glossop Kinder Velo | 12.02 | 40+ | |
| Jason Fossey | Huddesfield Star Wheelers | 12.08 | 40+ | |
| Richard Middleton | Batley CC | 12.36 | S | |
| John Fradley | 13.03 | S | ||
| Alex Lee | Glossop Kinder Velo | 14.28 | 40+ | |
| Christie Dowling | Glossop Kinder Velo | 14.36 | J | |
| Michael Traut | Glossop Kinder Velo | 14.38 | S | |
| Harry Wilson | 15.07 | S | PB | |
| Steve Brundett | 16.27 | 40+ | ||
| Carl Moriaty | Glossop Kinder Velo | 17.58 | 50+ | |
| Khaled Alharbi | 19.55 | S |
Overall Results
Provisional results for all 5 rounds of the Autumn Hill Climb Series!
| Men | ||||||
| 1st Will Corden | Lyme Racing Club | 10.51 | S | |||
| 2nd Chris Dike | Manchester Wheelers | 11.03 | S | |||
| 3rd Zack Williamson | Clay Cross RT | 11.23 | S | |||
| Women | ||||||
| 1st Jill Wood | 15.49 | S | ||||
| 2nd Joanne Street | Manchester Wheelers | 17.26 | S | |||
| 3rd Holly Carter | Manchester Wheelers | 21.08 | S | |||
| Under 18 | ||||||
| 1st Aaron Handley | Bike box RT | 11.30 | J | |||
| 2nd Nathan Allatt | Holmfirth CC | 11.38 | J | |||
| 3rd Christie Dowling | Glossop Kinder Velo | 14.36 | J | |||
| Club | ||||||
| David Johnson | Glossop Kinder Velo | 12.02 | 40+ | |||
| Fastest under 18 | ||||||
| Christie Dowling | Glossop Kinder Velo | 14.36 | J |
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7
The current records are;
10.45 Chris Myhill
14.58 Sarah Griffiths
13.09 Henry Cash (Under 18)
The club records are;
11.47 Paul Talbot
13.20 Thomas Wilkinson (under 18)
16:18 Lorna Fisher (Lady)
| Round 1 | 7/9/13 | |||
| Mark Nulty | Manchester Wheelers | 11.25 | S | |
| David Johnson | 11.51 | 40+ | ||
| Dave Shirley | Glossop Kinder Velo CC | 12.30 | 40+ | PB |
| Denby Sinclair | High Peak Cycles | 12.41 | 40+ | |
| Peter Haigh | 12.48 | S | ||
| Darren O’Toole | Glossop Kinder Velo CC | 12.58 | 40+ | |
| Thomas Wilkinson | Glossop Kinder Velo CC | 13.20 | J | Club Record (under 18) |
| Ian Oates | Glossop Kinder Velo CC | 15.30 | 40+ | |
| Rob Whale | 15.40 | |||
| Mark Lupson | 15.41 | |||
| Martin Horrobin | Bolton Hot Wheels | 15.55 | 40+ | |
| Steven Brundett | Glossop Kinder Velo CC | 16.12 | 40+ | PB |
| Ben Horrobin | Bolton Hot Wheels | 16.43 | J |
Round 2 14/9/13
1 – Richard Marsden 12:34
2 – Chris Leigh 12:41
3 – Darren O’Toole (GKV)13:01
4 – Henry Cash (Holme Valley Wheelers)13:09 (new under 18s record)
5 – Greg Vallance 13:20
6 – Dave Shirley (GKV)13:27
7 – Thomas Wilkinson(Junior) (GKV)13:31
8 – Stephen Graham 13:58
9 – Laurie Coldwell 14:43
10 – Christy Dowling(Junior)(Sport City Velo) 14:44(PB)
11 – Ian Oates (GKV)15:34
12 – Stephen Brundrett (GKV) 16:28
13J – Andy Burnett 16:58
13J – Carl Moriarty (GKV) 16:58
15 – Joseph Wilkinson(Junior) 18:16(PB)
Round 3 results 21/9/13
1 – Andy Nichols 11:19 (PB new)
2 – Richard Marsden 11:56 (PB)
3 – Miles Gibson 12:24 (PB new)
4 – Dave Shirley, GKV 12:32
5 – Darren O’Toole, GKV 12:34 (PB)
6 – John Edmondson, Manchester Wheelers 12:39 (PB new)
7 – Stephen Graham, GKV 13:20 (PB)
8 – Andy Thornley, SCCC 14:33 (PB new)
9 – Martin Horrobin, Bolton Hot Wheelers 15:02 (PB)
10 – Ben Horrobin, Bolton Hot Wheelers 16:14 (PB)
11 – Paul O’Brien 19:15 (PB new)
Round 4 results 28/9/13
1 – Chris Myhill, Peak RC 11:18
2 – David Johnson, GKV 12:28
3 – John Edmondson, Manchester Wheelers 12:55
4 – Greg Aldred, GKV 13:02 PB
5 – Denby Sinclair, HPC 13:16
6 – Dave Shirley, GKV 13:32
7 – Thomas Wilkinson, GKV 13:49
8 – Laurie Coldwell 14:53
9 – Paul Davies, HPC 15:00 PB
10 – Christy Dowling, GKV 15:01
11 – Alf Davies, Newark Castle 15:11 PB
12 – Rob Whale, HV Wheelers 15:54
13 – Carl Moriarty, GKV 16:59
14 – Stephen Brundrett, GKV 17:05
15 – Joseph Wilkinson, GKV 18:16
16 – Simon Rogers, GKV 18:39 PB
17 – Jane Mellor, GKV 18:40 PB (GKV ladies record)
18 – Alison Bull, GKV 18:55 PB
Round 5 5/10/13
Dave Shirley Glossop Kinder Velo CC 12.48 40+
Greg Aldred Glossop Kinder Velo CC 12.52 40+ PB
Denby Sinclair High Peak Cycles 12.56 40+
John Edmondson Manchester Wheelers 12.56 S
Colin Moore Glossop Kinder Velo CC 13.12 60+ PB
Darren O’Toole Glossop Kinder Velo CC 13.20 40+
Steve Graham 13.34 40+
Paul Davies High Peak Cycles 13.44 S PB
Michael Traut Glossop Kinder Velo CC 14.18 S
Adrian Welsh Glossop Kinder Velo CC 14.51 50+
Sarah Griffiths Manchester Wheelers 14.58 S PB and Course Record (women)
Martin Horrobin Bolton Hot Wheelers 15.06 40+
Andy Batterham 15.52 40+
Sarah Roberts MMB 16.17 S
Lorna Fisher Glossop Kinder Velo CC 16.18 S Club record (women)
Andy Burnett 17.11 40+
Heather Riding Team Glow 17.11 40+
Kathryn Robertson Glossop Kinder Velo CC 17.13 S
Ben Horrobin Bolton Hot Wheelers 17.22 J
Alison Bull Glossop Kinder Velo CC 18.06 40+ PB
| Round 6 | 12/10/13 | ||
| John Edmondson | Manchester Wheelers |
13.55
|
S |
| Richard Marsden |
14.01
|
S | |
| Greg Aldred | Glossop Kinder Velo CC |
14.25
|
40+ |
| Michael Traut | Glossop Kinder Velo CC |
15.24
|
S |
| Dave Shirley | Glossop Kinder Velo CC |
15.31
|
40+ |
| Thomas Wilkinson | Glossop Kinder Velo CC |
15.34
|
J |
| Craig Hadfield |
16.35
|
S |
