The Beard Cup itself
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For a second year
Saddleworth Clarion
and
Manchester CTC
have teamed up to run the Beard Cup Hill Climb. This year the event will follow on from the Snake Pass Hill Climb, a CTT event that runs out of Glossop, so why not enter both events on the same day? It will also be the
National Clarion Hill Climb
for 2024.
Claire with Hermie
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The hill climb is approximately 1.7km long on Huddersfield Road in Diggle village. It starts just after the crossroads of Carr Lane and Harrop Green Lane and ends approximatley 200 metres before the junction with A62. See the map on the right, or click
here
for the course route.
The event is also a social event as we celebrate everyone's achievements with a pie afterwards.
All riders will also walk away with an excusive badge to show that they completed the hill climb. Although this event is not the usual fare for audax riders,
Peak Audax
have supported the event in good numbers with some of them achieving prizes for their efforts.
The event has been generously sponsored by
Grasscroft Property
for the following cash prizes
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Overall fastest Rider
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Cash prize of £30
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Women
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First: £30 *
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Second: £20
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Men - Women
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First: £30 *
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Second: £20
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Tourist
#
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First Man: £20 *
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First Woman: £20 *
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First under 18
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Girl £10 *
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Boy: £10 *
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Teams
In addition to individual prizes, the club with the 3 fastest riders can win the prestigious Beard Cup for the year. To encourage inclusivity teams must have both men and women in them. The time of the three fastest riders in a club is added up to find the winners either 2 women & 1 man or vice versa.
Notes
* unless Overall Fastest Rider
# Tourist bikes must have full mudguards, a rack or saddlebag (large enough to carry spare clothes or lunch), working lights, tools, spare tube and a pump.
Under 18 riders must have parent consent signed at the band club prior to riding and any rider wishing to compete under 13 additionally must be accompanied but not assisted by and adult.
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Terry from Bury enjoying his ride
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Cycling UK riders are covered by Organisers Public Liability Insurance. Cycling UK members are covered by third party insurance. All riders who are not members of the organisation are advised to join Cycling UK or obtain their own insurance.
SIGNING ON:
opens at 1pm.
NOTE FOR LATE ENTRANTS
: Rider numbers and start times will be allocated the day before the event. Any entrants that register after this time will find out their start times & race numbers at the HQ. Entries can be made online until 2:30pm on the day of the race (29.09.2024)
There is a car park at the band club but this may fill up so allow time to find alternative parking (and not on the course itself!). Collect race numbers from the Band Club where hot drinks are available (for donations to the club). The bar at the band club will be available throughout for the purchase of refreshing drinks. After riding please return your race numbers to the band club and collect your pie. The presentation of prizes will take place in the band club shortly after the event.
All bikes welcome in Tourist Class
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Rider Safety Information for Beard Cup Team and Individual Hill Climb - Sept 2024
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Riders must stick to their ride time or they may forfeit their entry. Ensure you are queueing up on the road a few minutes before your start time to ensure the timekeepers can complete their job.
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The course contains some potholes on the way up especially near the top of the hill. Riders should remain vigilant.
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Riders should take care when descending back down to the band club; the road surface on the descent has an uneven surface for a considerable distance.
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Please be aware this is a public highway with roads and entrances joining it - remain vigilant.
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There will be a photographer at an appropriate place on the course - photographs will be shared with all participants; these may later be used by the ride organisers for publicity/promotion. Anyone wishing not to having photographs of themselves shared must let the control know and who they are and their rider number.
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Under
18
riders must wear a helmet.
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All under
18
riders must have a signed
parental consent form
completed before receiving their race numbers (also available to complete in paper format at the start line)
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All riders under the age of
13
will need the
photo permission form
signed by a parent prior to the ride.
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Riders under
13
must be accompanied by an adult during the hill climb.
| Start List
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| No
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Time
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Rider (* accompanied)
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| 1
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14:01
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Seth Mitchell*
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| 2
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14:02
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Zac Edge*
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| 3
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14:03
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Eamon Postlethwaite*
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| 4
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14:04
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Rory Wyeth
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| 5
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14:05
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Richard/George Harold
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| 6
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14:06
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George Bromley
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| 7
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14:07
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Liam Hewitt
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| 8
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14:08
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Ciara Postlethwaite
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| 9
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14:09
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Felicity Mathews
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| 10
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14:10
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Claire Dwyer
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| 11
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14:11
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Joanna Cebrat
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| 12
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14:12
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Katherine Swithenbank
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| 13
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14:13
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Zoe Redmond
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| 14
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14:14
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Sarah Galligan
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| 15
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14:15
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Richard Harold
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| 16
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14:16
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Mac Barrett
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| 17
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14:17
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Patrick Rafferty
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| 18
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14:18
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Scott Mummery
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| 19
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14:19
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Paul Whittaker
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| 20
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14:20
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Sam Witter
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| 21
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14:21
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Karl McLelland
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| 22
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14:22
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Adam Jones
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| 23
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14:23
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Paul Manchester
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| 24
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14:24
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Mike Wigley
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| 25
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14:25
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Neil Warner
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| 26
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14:26
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Simon Cullen
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| 27
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14:27
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Daniel Kremer
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| 28
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14:28
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Damien O Dowd
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| 29
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14:29
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Roy Miller
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| 30
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14:30
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Chris Moreman
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