Hayley Wells took the first medal in the BBR Hill Climb Series at the earliest possible juncture in Round 6, Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association’s Homer Bank climb. Wells increased her tally to the maximum possible 120 points in this best 6 from 11 Series and took BBR Female Gold with a fabulous effort of 2 […]

The longest climb in the BBR Hill Climb Series gives riders a different challenge – one of staying power. The 1.95 climb of Wigmore Road run by Ludlow CC as Round 5 of the Series might not be the steepest at 5.4% average, but requires stamina for a relatively long climbing effort. With a headwind […]

Dave Scott set a new Course Record in Round 4 of the BBR Hill Climb Series promoted by Bridgnorth CC on one of Shropshire’s classic climbs. In use since at least the early 1960’s with its origins lost in the mists of time, the 0.9 mile ‘Five Chimneys’, Hughley climb averages 7.8% up the side […]

The BBR Hill Climb Series is shaping up to be a battle between previous Champions as the reigning one took the win and two others featured in the podium slots in Mid Shropshire Wheelers’ climb of The Stiperstones. Riders were clearly enticed by the offer of post-race chip butties as 2019 and 2023 Champion Dave […]

One second split first from second in Round 2 of the BBR Opticians Hill Climb Series as weather conditions played their part on Willomoor Bank for the Wrekinsport CC Hill Climb. Conditions weren’t the warmest, and with an unusual strong headwind to add to the challenge which saw times down as the riders tackled an […]

Round 1 of the BBR Hill Climb Series opened with arguably the toughest climb as Paramount CRT promoted their climb of Asterton Bank. Alternatively known as The Portway, the lung-bursting climb touches 26% near the bottom of its 0.63 mile distance, with the narrow road benefiting from an approved road closure for the duration of […]