2013-07-11 Urban Hill Climb 2013

Dedicated to the cause. Admirable! Though I'd have thought being fixed would count as a brake. Too bad....

Pretty sure it does, I think it's more that I need a front brake too.

Will be there to watch anyway.

Front brake and helmet is the rulez, If you have any doubts google 'public liability for events'
No one can take this for granted, especially the organisers.. See you there Indra..

i know it's not rollapalooza's fault at all, they're not free to apply reason, but the brake requirement is a bit silly for an individual start hill climb! on swains lane, if you stop pedalling you will stop within about a bike length. the hill is your brake.

^^you've reminded me that i haven't replied to your email. PM coming

tonight! and looks like it will be first year with no rain!

Glad to see a few forumengers on the entry list. Will be there to give my completely non-partisan support.

i know it's not rollapalooza's fault at all, they're not free to apply reason, but the brake requirement is a bit silly for an individual start hill climb! on swains lane, if you stop pedalling you will stop within about a bike length. the hill is your brake.

Riders start at the bottom of the hill.

Going to pop along to this I reckon. Best place to spectate?

^ on the hill?

Do give us a shout if you're there - I'm the chap in the Dulwich kit riding at 8.20ish

Rollapaluza twitter account has just announced that tonight's event has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond their control.

Please pass the word on.

Rolla Paluza
URGENT.... Due to reasons beyond our control we have had to postpone/cancel the Urban Hill Climb event apologies to all. A further statement will be released on the Hill Climb web site in due course.

Good for me, as I look like a leper, but probably some made plans :-/

Oh no. I was just getting ready to go down. What a shame.

Arse

Boo. I'm up in Highgate.

Arse indeed!

Were people getting it confused with Greenpeace's #iceclimb? Damn those enviro-types!

Just to confirm tonight's event has been cancelled due to reasons beyond Rollapaluza's control, I'm with Caspar and Paul, and they're writing a statement now, will link here when it's on the website.

Statement now up at www.urbanhillclimb.com

Bollocks. Just walked past swains and wondered why there werent any signs saying the road was going to be closed

Forum meet up at Hampstead Heath, with informal race up the path? What could possibly go wrong?

It is with regret that we have cancelled / postponed the 2013 Urban Hill Climb due to reasons beyond our control. As event organisers we feel we have a responsibility not only to provide great events, but also to ensure the safety of all participants and the general public. With the road conditions as they are this evening we cannot guarantee a safe event. We apologise to all those who were coming and thank you for your support of the event, we will look into the possibility of a date later in the year after consultation with all event partners. Rollapaluza.

Blimey, what are those adverse conditions?

Statement linked in the post up there - www.urbanhillclimb.com

Blimey, what are those adverse conditions?

Steep gradient?

Not enough rain?

Blimey, what are those adverse conditions?

Strange eh?

Due to the road sweltering with heat??!

Pretty sure the Norths Death TT will happen come rain or shine on the 30th, ;-)