Hill climb and freewheel competition

The hill climb event will take place first. The course starts from just before the entrance to the large electrical sub-station in Broadway Lane Lovedean, Map Ref. Landranger 196 678133 (just up the hill from the “Bird in Hand” pub in Lovedean) to the T-junction at Map Ref. 677155. The course has two hills giving a total climb of 158ft. (48m) in its length of 1.8 miles (2.9km).

The freewheel event starts at the finish of the hill climb, and goes back down the hill that has just been climbed.

On finishing, the contestants should be able to walk to the burger van on the 90 degree corner of the uphill section of the freewheel course and watch the other competitors.

The freewheel event has a separate class for Tandems.

For the hill climb, the rules are that each competitor states their anticipated time to complete the course. The course is ridden without watches in a visible or easily accessible position and with cycle computers removed. Each competitor is timed over the course and the competitor with the time nearest to their estimate is the winner.

For the freewheel competition the bicycle cranks are secured to prevent pedalling, and the competitor starts down the hill from a set point. The place where they have to put a foot down is marked. The winner is the competitor who has travelled the furthest distance before putting a foot down. If the pedal securing is found to be broken at the finish the competitor is disqualified.

The entry fee again is an inflation busting 50p per event. Competitors may enter more than once (by paying additional entry fees).

Contestants are asked to muster at the start in time for the event to commence at 19.15.

Afterwards Phil Beed will be providing the refreshments from his van again where the results will be announced. For those preferring a pub there is the Bat and Ball and the Bird in Hand.

These are fun events with trophies for the winners. Usually the fiercely competed downhill event is very entertaining! Come and join in. If you feel that either event may be too strenuous, come to watch and enjoy the pleasant socialising afterwards.

Bookings for this ride/event

This ride/event is unlimited and booking is not required. You're welcome to turn up on the day. Please come back to this page before joining in case we have to cancel or postpone.