Riding in the tyre tracks of legends
Featuring:
upGRADES is an exhilarating challenge that takes in some of the toughest climbs in the Peak District. Inspired by the Matlock Top 10 previously promoted by *Dark White Cycling, upGRADES is on well surfaced roads (unlike the Spring Classic!) and can be ridden on your best summer bike. It is an opportunity to test your hard-earned summer fitness on some of the most feared climbs in the UK.
upGRADES is an homage to the National Hill Climb Championships. The championships are promoted by Cycling Time Trials on the last Sunday in October, and they are held on a different climb every year. Four climbs on the upGRADES route have previously hosted the championships, meaning you will literally be riding in the tyre tracks of hill climbing legends past and present.
With this in mind, if you who are riding this years national championships on Dipton Mill Road; upGRADES will serve as an excellent training event being just 6 weeks before the championships.
*I have approval from Dark White Cycling for the promotion of upGRADES
Sept '25
South Wingfield, DERBYSHIRE
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Welcoming HQ at South Wingfield Social Club (Directions to DE55 7LX)
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Toilets, parking and a place to leave your kit
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Pre-ride bacon or sausage cobs**
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Fully signed route
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Water/snack station
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Post ride food** and a free drink from the bar
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GPX files
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Ride number
** Veggie/vegan and GF options will be available.
For full event information, download the Roadbook
The why:
Read the full story and route description here
The Route
The route has been tested out by myself and a willing(?!) volunteer.
Click here to see our final recce ride.
It was tough but really satisfying!
