Shelsey Walsh

[James Blackwell]

Being involved in a motoring organisation I get regular press releases regarding latest models etc, being Jaguar focused I get my fair share of Team Sky press releases too, so today's press release just came as a rather cool suprise.

Shelsey Walsh are hosting their first Hill Climb open event in a few weeks. 5th October.

http://www.shelsleywalshcyclinghillclimb.co.uk/

Alas I will be at another race circuit (Castle Combe) but I am feeling like I may pull a sicky

If anyone makes it, I would be interested to know how the event goes, pictures etc.

James

 

[bianchi1]

I believe the deadline for signing on has passed. It's a club local to me that is organising it.

It should be a good event...if you like that sort of thing. Sprinting up steep hills isn't my thing unfortunately!

 

[James Blackwell]

I believe the deadline for signing on has passed. It's a club local to me that is organising it.

It should be a good event...if you like that sort of thing. Sprinting up steep hills isn't my thing unfortunately!

I have never tried it to be fair. I was interested as it mixes two of my hobbies, motoring and cycling. Would have given it a go had I a) known about it and b) wasnt already booked else where.

 

[raleighnut]

Its strange that they call it the oldest when the Isle of Man 4 inch (Mountain) course predates it, and so does the Ulster circuit I believe.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Its strange that they call it the oldest when the Isle of Man 4 inch (Mountain) course predates it, and so does the Ulster circuit I believe.

Both of those are on closed public roads rather than being purpose built motorsport venues.

 

[raleighnut]

Both of those are on closed public roads rather than being purpose built motorsport venues.

Ah, I thought it was the drive to a private house like most of the other hill climb venues are.

 

[biggs682]

its been a few years since i watched cars race up shelsey walsh

 

[James Blackwell]

Its a venue growing in stature and popularity again. Jaguar released their project car there last year, very nice.


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGBMSLvggqA


James