THE 100 CLIMBS CHALLENGES

I'm taking the show on the road! After two VERY WET events run on my home roads close to Sheffield last year I'm heading to the sunny south for the next 100 Climbs Challenge to my old training grounds, the short sharp hills of the North Downs. This time there are 14 climbs to attack from the Surrey Hills across to Sevenoaks all from my books and Apps and like all the 100 Climbs challenges YOU are in charge of your route!

How does a 100 Climbs challenge work?
It’s simple.

1. I tell you which hills to ride.
2. You plot the route. That’s right, YOU plot the route. There are no arrows to follow, there’s no .gpx file to download, just a selection of climbs on a map to link in whatever way you wish, a bit like orienteering, but on a bike and with big hills. To make it a challenge each climb is allocated an amount of points which are scored by scanning QR codes with your phone. There are a total of 75 points available and they are located at the TOP and BOTTOM of each climb from which you will need to score 40 to qualify as a finisher. This presents you the rider with the task of plotting the best course to outwit the other riders and get back in the shortest distance. (It’s not a race though, speed is of no consequence)

You should be able to put together a route at around 100km to bag the required points, however if you want a real challenge and want to RIDE THEM ALL, you will be looking at closer to 180km! There will be a prize for shortest distance covered to reach 40 points, and the shortest distance for all 75 points, but no prizes for time!

How do you know you have scored the points?
The event uses an App called iOrienteering which you will NEED to download to your phone for FREE here for Apple and or here for Android.

(Registration only takes a couple of minutes, and this is best done prior to event day.)

When you arrive at the HQ, scan the Load Event QR code and this will load the climbs into the App, then when you are ready to start, scan the Start QR code and get going. Next, when you arrive at the BOTTOM of each climb you scan the first code, then at the TOP of each climb there will be another board with another QR code. The combined points give you the total for that climb and are weighted according to how easy they are to reach. When you hit 40 points you can come home and scan the finish QR code then publish your results which will be displayed on the big screen for all to see.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For a MORE detailed explanation on how to use and install the App click the images above.

Now the most important part, THE CLIMBS!
Below are the counting climbs and their corresponding TOP and BOTTOM points. There are plenty of classics and hopefully some you've never ridden before. Points are allocated on location rather than difficulty and you can see where they all are on the map below (click to enlarge). For more detailed info click on the name of each climb will take you to its Strava page so you can see clearly which direction to ride it. The 100 Climbs APP is also an excellent tool to help plan!

Barhatch Lane   TOP 3 Points.   BOTTOM 6 Points.
Combe Lane    TOP 3 Points.   BOTTOM 2 Points.
White Downs    TOP 3 Points.   BOTTOM 4 Points.
Leith Hill    TOP 1 Points.   BOTTOM 5 Points.
Coldharbour Lane    TOP 2 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
Box Hill    TOP 1 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
Hilltop Lane   TOP 4 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
White Hill Lane    TOP 4 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
Chalkpit Lane    TOP 2 Points.   BOTTOM 5 Points.
White Lane    TOP 2 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
Brasted Hill    TOP 1 Points.   BOTTOM 2 Points.
Star Hill    TOP 4 Points.   BOTTOM 1 Points.
Toy's Hill    TOP 2 Points.   BOTTOM 6 Points.
York's Hill    TOP 2 Points.   BOTTOM 5 Points.

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NOTE! All climbs MUST be ridden the way they are described in my books, as seen on the map above. CHEATS WILL BE FOUND AND PUBLICLY SHAMED.

Finally, HOW TO ENTER
Entry is £42 and is LIMITED to just 100 riders so don’t delay!

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Other information

HQ. The event headquarters are in the village of Leigh at the Village Hall, Bunce Common Road, Dawes Green, Leigh, Surrey, RH2 8NP. The hall will be open from 07.00 and the official start time is 08.00. Last rider must be back for 17.00 as this is when the hall closes.

Food and free stuff. There will be free coffee/tea/soft drinks and fresh Pastries at the start and a whole fresh cooked pizza made to order and other refreshments at the finish but out on the road you have to fend for yourselves, that's all part of the challenge. Places to fuel up have been marked on the map though to help you a little though. Every rider who completes the challenge will recieve a unique finishers sign for their wall and a 100 Climbs challenge buff!! Pizzas will be made to order between 13.00 and 16.00. Meat, Veggie and Vegan.

Parking. Ride out if you can but there is plenty of parking at the hall and around the village so you will fine.

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Insurance. I follow the process the CTT use for their events and have each rider sign a disclaimer.

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"I will ride within the rules of the road and look after myself and others. I understand that the event is held wholly or in part on public or private property or the public highway and that I participate therein entirely at my own risk and that no liability whatever shall be attached to the promoter for any injury loss or damage suffered by me in or by reason of the event however caused."

Risk it for the biscuit!

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Any questions? Get in touch at onehundredclimbs@outlook.com

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