Ayr Roads Cycling Club will promote the Scottish Hill Climb Championships on the 23^rd October 2011, up the Fairlie Moor Climb.

Youth riders (12-16) will contest the steep 1km bottom section, while the Juniors, Women and Seniors will ride a gruelling 2.25km with gradients reaching 1 in 5 in some places.

A map of the course is shown below:

But its not much use unless you know the area.  For a better indication of what you are in for, see the video preview below:

Entry is currently being taken online at EntryCentral.com - where you can even see who has already signed up.

We are pleased to announce backing from Walkers Cycling - who incidentally are having a great sale at the start of September.  Visit them here - walkerscycling.co.uk

The Scottish Hill Climb Championships is run under the conditions of the Scottish Cyclists' Union and is recognised as a Championship event with championship medals.  Wee shiney things you can get teary eyed and proud about as you bore your grandchildren from your rocking chair. 

Further info from the BritishCycling site.

Contact the organiser at ayrroads@gmail.com