Clifton CC

Hi Guys,
Just a plug for the Club Hill Climb next Sunday, 2nd Oct.

Start: Bishop Wilton at 11am.

The climb is the minor road which goes up from the village X-roads to join the A166. Finish just prior to the junction.

Entries on the line as per SPOCO series
Max gradient 20%, distance 1.2 Km

There are several Club trophies up for grabs, including separate category for riding MTB, but more importantly there is the glory for the winners and respect for all those taking part.

Phil B has also managed to get hold of some helmets as prizes for the event from York Cycleworks (Thanks for the donation!).


Remember Junior is Under 18yrs and minimum age for CTT-organised events is 12yrs (with signed Parental Consent Forms)



Depart 09-30 from the Square for those riding out together or meet there (for safety & visibility, please do not park at the start or on the course - find a verge off the road of the hill climb - Ta)

See you there
Claire


Hill Climb usually a small (but select!) field, but worth acknowledging the Event Entry etiquette:
1. Max number of riders for CTT-organised Club Events is 40.
2. We’ll give Clifton members priority sign on. This priority will last until 10-40am.
3. Any rider who is a member of a CTT Club is welcome to ride and at 10-40am entry opens to all, up to a max of 40
4. As this is a Clifton Club Event, the prizes will be for Clifton members only

Hi everyone

As previously advertised, the last official MTB Sunday club run of the season is planned for this w/e to coincide with the Hill Climb. Well, the designated leader of the club run has gone AWOL so I’m stepping in to ‘save the day’!

Yes, as rare as a 28 degree day in York in late September, yours truly will be leading an MTB club run! …and if we end up in Bridlington, it will probably also be a once in a lifetime event…so it’s not to be missed!

Our Club MTB Captain, Steph, has helped me out with a map. We’ll be starting from Huggate, heading Eastwards on the Driffield Road before dropping down onto the Minster Way and heading all the way back Westward to Bishop Wilton.

The route is about 23km (just under 15 miles) so hopefully will take about an hour and a half. We want to get to Registration at the Hill Climb by 10.30 which will require that we leave Huggate by 9.00am. Let’s meet in Huggate at the main crossroads of the Driffield Road at 8.45am for 9.00am departure, no later. I know, it’s early, but it’s too hot for sleeping anyway. (If anyone knows a good place to park cars in Huggate, please post below).

After the Hill Climb, there are a few fun ways to get back to Huggate (other than on the A166!) so we’ll decide then. Bring food as the main stop will be at the hill climb, unless of course we stumble across a pub on the way back!

Remember that there are specific prizes on offer for the MTB category at the Hill Climb. This is one of the best organised events of the year, Claire does a fantastic job, the Bixby will be there with goodies and the roadies will be there ready to kick a*se. This is an opportunity for MTB-ers to kick some butt too! At the same time, if you’re prone to altitude sickness on a sand dune, then the club run will also be a great opportunity to take advantage of this sensational weather, saunter out in a relaxed manner and do some solid roadside barracking – a la Alpe d’Huez TdF! – just need to attach the esky trailer full of coldies to the seat post.

And remember, I’m in charge!….so if you focus on doing the complete opposite to what I say, you should be fine.

See you at Huggate at 9.00!

Darren