HONC 2010 · Sunday 11th April · 100 or 50km
The Hell of the North Cotswolds reliability trial, promoted jointly by Winchcombe CC and Cheltenham & County CC, will be held on Sunday 11th April 2010 starting from the picturesque Cotswold town of Winchcombe with a mass start of riders at 9am.
This is the 26th year of the event. The first in 1984 was the brainchild of the late Pat Smith and Tim Groom who had ridden the Paris-Roubaix sportif (known as the "Hell of the North") and wanted to bring the flavour of that ride to the Cotswolds. Last year the HONC attracted over 1100 riders.
HONC 2010 ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED
Due to an unprecedented response, entry for this year's HONC has been closed as all available places have been taken and the waiting list for reserve riders is also full.
The Route
There will be a 100km route for the really keen riders and a 50km route for those who know how tough the off-road Cotswold hills can be! The event will use a classic route consisting of tarmac roads and bridleways including everything from technical rocky single track to rutted possibly muddy tracks and will offer a challenge to all levels of rider. Refreshments will be available at half distance.
Entry Fees
Riders over 18 years of age £15.00 pre-entry ONLY
Youth Riders (under 18 years of age on 11/04/2010) £6.00 pre-entry ONLY
Last year the organisers donated over £3000 to various charities including Cancer Research and the Air Ambulance.
Junior Award – supported by Marin
Continuing the tradition of recent year’s awards, Marin will present a brand new bike to be drawn out of the hat for one lucky under 18 year old who completes the HONC course. This year, the bike is a Shoreline Trail cross-country machine with a lightweight double-butted 6061-T6 aluminium alloy frame, 100mm travel Spinner 300 front suspension fork, Truvative X-flow 3.0 crankset, Shimano drivetrain and V-brakes, Kenda Koyote tyres. Click here for a full spec
If you're a fan of the HONC, you might also be interested in the Marin Rough Ride
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