The 2021 Annual Lunacy Climbing Challenge

[Dogtrousers]

15 May
Ascent: 1,163 m
Distance: 40.3 km
HR: 28.8 m/km (ie 2.9% overall)

Out and back from Westerham to Sevenoaks Common
Hosey Common Rd; Puddledock La/Toys Hill Rd; Yorks Hill; Hubbards Hill; Bayley's Hill; Ide Hill; Hosey Common La.

Previous rides
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)

Total. 8 rides, 406.1 km 10,277m 2.5%

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 6 rides. 6,100m ascent in 195.45km, giving overall HR of 31.2 m/km, or 3.1%.

6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9km (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)
This is the Settle to Settle loop from ride three, in the opposite direction. Up and back down three signifiant side spurs, including Cove Rd. which seemed to amuse a few people walking up it as I passed them on the way up and and then on the way down, minutes later.

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)

 

[Dogtrousers]

3 Jul
Ascent: 1,332 m
Distance: 59.4 km
HR: 22.4 m/km (ie 2.2% overall)

Convoluted out and back ride Catford-S Norwood and back, based on 3 Mar route, but with some of the later hills missing.
Hills: Ravensbourne Pk Cres, Montem Rd, Honor Oak Pk, Underhill Rd , Westwood Pk , Canonbie Rd, Tyson Rd, Ewelme Rd, Sydenham Rise,Wells Pk Rd, Belvedere Rd, Anerley Hill, College Rd, Gypsy Hill, Sylvan Hill, Canham Rd, Wharncliffe Rd, Livingstone Rd, Northwood Rd, Spa Hill, Downsview Rd, Norbury Hill, Knight's Hill, Biggin Hill, Spurgeon Rd, Burlington Rd, Grange Hill, S Norwood Hill, Mowbray Rd, Stambourne Wy, Fountain Dr,Farquar Rd, Fox Hill, Crystal Palace Pk Rd, Honor Oak Rd, Duncombe Hill


Previous rides
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)
15 May Ascent: 1,163 m Distance: 40.3 km HR: 28.8 m/km (2.9%)

Total. 9 rides, 465.5 km 11,610 2.5%

 

[ColinJ]

My target is to do 1,000+ m of climbing in no more than 40 km.

1. 10th August. HR: 25.5 m/km. 1,020 m of ascent in 40.0 km. (Tod, Cross stone Rd/Crossley New Rd, Blackshaw Head, Widdop, Haggate, Worsthorne, Long Causeway, Shore Rd, little Ashenhurst Rd climb in Tod to achieve target)

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 7 rides. 7,130m ascent in 225.95km, giving overall HR of 31.6 m/km, or 3.2%.

7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (Two Settle climbs, both Malham climbs, back the same way)
Another variant on the Settle and Malham theme, with the addition of the return climb up Grains Lane back to Settle.

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (High Lane, Mitchell Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)

 

[Dogtrousers]

28 Aug
Ascent: 1,199 m
Distance: 53.7 km
HR: 22.3 m/km (ie 2.2% overall)

Started in Groombridge, off to Crowborough, then gravel ride to the top of the Ashdown Forest. Down and up Kidd's Hill, then down off the plateau and back up to Crowborough, then back to Groombridge.

Climbs were: Groombridge; Cherry Hill Lane; Hubbards Hill; Crowborough; Warren Lane (off road); Kidds Hill; Oldlands Hill; BuRnt Oak Road; Whitehill Rd; Crowborough; Hendal Hill; Groombridge; Groombridge Hill

Previous rides
3 Jul Ascent: 1,332 m Distance: 59.4 km HR: 22.4 m/km (2.2%)
15 May Ascent: 1,163 m Distance: 40.3 km HR: 28.8 m/km (2.9%)
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)

Total. 10 rides, 519.3 km 12,809 m 2.5%

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 8 rides. 8,160m ascent in 258.15km, giving overall HR of 31.6 or 3.2%.
(Totals had become wrong at ride 6. Fixed here and in previous two posts.)

8. HR 32.2 m/km on 2nd September. 1,030m ascent in 32.2km. A loop from Askrigg, over Fleak Moss , up three relatively small side climbs from Swaledale, then back over to Wensleydale via the alternative, barely-a-road-really, Oxnop Scar climb, with its seven gates. Handily, one of the gates was even open today, so that was a win, though it did mean I missed out on a brief rest at that one. The 40km of strong headwind getting to Askrigg was unwelcome, though rather nice on the way back.

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (High Lane, Mitchell Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
8. HR 32.2 m/km on 2nd September. 1,030m ascent in 32.2km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss, Crackpot, Oxnop Scar alternative)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)

 

[Dogtrousers]

4 Sep
Ascent: 2,210
Distance: 101.1 km
HR: 21.8 m/km (ie 2.2% overall)

100km loop from Shoreham. Maybe not entirely in the spirit of the challenge, but what the heck

Climbs were: Shacklands Rd, Sundridge Hill, Brasted Chart, Hosey Common La, Toys Hill, Penn La, Yorks Hill, Hubbards Hill, Mote Rd, Winflield La, Vigo Hill, Exedown Rd, Cotman's Ash La, Tinker Pot La, Hills La, Magpie Bottom

Previous rides
28 Aug Ascent: 1,199 m Distance: 53.7 km HR: 22.3 m/km (2.2%)
3 Jul Ascent: 1,332 m Distance: 59.4 km HR: 22.4 m/km (2.2%)
15 May Ascent: 1,163 m Distance: 40.3 km HR: 28.8 m/km (2.9%)
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)

Total. 11 rides, 620.4 km 15,019 m 2.4%

 

[ColinJ]

My target is to do 1,000+ m of climbing in no more than 40 km.

1. 10th August. HR: 25.0 m/km. 1,000 m of ascent in 40.0 km***. (Tod, Cross stone Rd/Crossley New Rd, Blackshaw Head, Widdop, Haggate, Worsthorne, Long Causeway, Shore Rd, little Ashenhurst Rd climb in Tod to achieve target)

2. 8th September. HR 25.0 m/km. I,000 m of ascent in 40.0 km***. (August 14th's route in the opposite direction.)



*** I have now done August 14th's loop in both directions and the second time my GPS clocked it at 980 m vs the original 1,020 m so I will take the average and call it exactly 1,000 m. I have adjusted my August 10th ride data accordingly.

 

[ColinJ]

My target is to do 1,000+ m of climbing in no more than 40 km.

3. 26th September. HR 29.5 m/km. 1,156 m of ascent in 39.2 km. Wall Green (Padiham), Padiham Heights, Higham, Sabden Fold, Newchurch-in-Pendle, Roughlee, Blacko, Wheathead Ln, Roughlee, Newchurch-i-P, Barley, Downham, Worston, Nick of Pendle, Sabden, Padiham Heights, Wall Green.

1. 10th August. HR: 25.0 m/km. 1,000 m of ascent in 40.0 km***. (Tod, Cross stone Rd/Crossley New Rd, Blackshaw Head, Widdop, Haggate, Worsthorne, Long Causeway, Shore Rd, little Ashenhurst Rd climb in Tod to achieve target)

2. 8th September. HR 25.0 m/km. I,000 m of ascent in 40.0 km***. (August 14th's route in the opposite direction.)



*** I have now done August 14th's loop in both directions and the second time my GPS clocked it at 980 m vs the original 1,020 m so I will take the average and call it exactly 1,000 m. I have adjusted my August 10th ride data accordingly.

 

[Dogtrousers]

2 Oct
Ascent: 1,249
Distance: 47.5 km
HR: 26.3 m/km (ie 2.6% overall)

Up and down the North Downs Ridge: Beddlestead Lane, Titsey Hill, Tandridge Hill, Gangers Hill, Chalkpit Lane, White Lane, Hogtrough Hill, Brasted Hill, The Avenue, Hesiers Hill

Previous rides
4 Sep Ascent: 2,210 Distance: 101.1 km HR: 21.8 m/km (2.2%)
28 Aug Ascent: 1,199 m Distance: 53.7 km HR: 22.3 m/km (2.2%)
3 Jul Ascent: 1,332 m Distance: 59.4 km HR: 22.4 m/km (2.2%)
15 May Ascent: 1,163 m Distance: 40.3 km HR: 28.8 m/km (2.9%)
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)

Total. 12 rides, 667.9 km 16,267 m 2.4%

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 9 rides. 9,180m ascent in 293.65km, giving overall HR of 31.3 or 3.1%.

9. HR: 28.7 m/km on 16th October, 1,020m ascent in 35.5m (Langcliffe Scar, Malham. Settle, Langcliffe)
A slight variation on ride number five. I stared at Langcliffe rather than Settle - making no difference to the numbers, but a trifle quicker to get to from home - and I went down the Cove Road into Malham and up/down the other road this time, rather than the reverse. The latter is steeper, so the distance is shorter and the HR edged up a bit. All a bit marginal though .....)

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (High Lane, Mitchell Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
8. HR 32.2 m/km on 2nd September. 1,030m ascent in 32.2km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss, Crackpot, Oxnop Scar alternative)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
9. HR: 28.7 m/km on 16th October, 1,020m ascent in 35.5m (Langcliffe Scar, Malham. Settle, Langcliffe)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)

 

[Dogtrousers]

6 Nov
Ascent: 1,171
Distance: 47.8 km
HR: 24.4 m/km (ie 2.4% overall)

Climbs were: Cudham Hill, Cudham Lane South to the ridge, Chart Lane to Toy's Hill village, Hosey Common La, Trevereux Hill, Puddledock La, Toy's Hill, diversion to Ide Hill café, Brasted Hill, Berry's Hill

Previous rides
2 Oct Ascent: 1,249 Distance: 47.5 km HR: 26.3 m/km (2.6%)
4 Sep Ascent: 2,210 Distance: 101.1 km HR: 21.8 m/km (2.2%)
28 Aug Ascent: 1,199 m Distance: 53.7 km HR: 22.3 m/km (2.2%)
3 Jul Ascent: 1,332 m Distance: 59.4 km HR: 22.4 m/km (2.2%)
15 May Ascent: 1,163 m Distance: 40.3 km HR: 28.8 m/km (2.9%)
1 May Ascent: 1,484 m Distance: 56.3 km HR: 26.4 m/km (2.6%)
10 Apr Ascent: 1,253 m Distance: 53.5 km HR: 23.4 m/km (2.3%)
02 Apr Ascent: 1,241 m Distance: 52.7 km HR: 23.5 m/km (2.4%)
20 Mar Ascent: 1,076 m Distance: 39.7 km HR: 27.1 m/km (2.7%)
03 Mar Ascent: 1,666 m Distance: 67.4 km HR: 24.7 m/km (2.5%)
27 Feb Ascent: 1,221 m, Distance: 47.2 km HR: 25.9 m/km (2.6%)
20 Feb Ascent: 1,174 m Distance: 49.0 km HR: 24.0 m/km (2.4%)

Total. 13 rides, 715.7 km 17,376 m 2.4%

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 10 rides. 10,200m ascent in 329.25km, giving overall HR of 31 or 3.1%.

10. HR: 28.5 m/km on 13th November, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
The same route as number five as I've run out of meaningful variations accessible from home. I was going to do ride number two again, but wimped out and headed up Buttertubs instead since I've not been to Tan Hill for a while; much easier :-)

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (High Lane, Mitchell Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
8. HR 32.2 m/km on 2nd September. 1,030m ascent in 32.2km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss, Crackpot, Oxnop Scar alternative)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
9. HR: 28.7 m/km on 16th October, 1,020m ascent in 35.5m (Langcliffe Scar, Malham. Settle, Langcliffe)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
10. HR: 28.5 m/km on 13th November, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)

 

[Sea of vapours]

Total 11 rides. 11,230m ascent in 359.75km, giving overall HR of 31.2 or 3.12%.

11. HR 33.8 m/km on 14th November, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (Mitchell Lane, High Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
After shying away from the harder, Askrigg route yesterday in favour of the relatively limp Buttertubs / Tan Hill trundle, this one makes up for it to some extent, being the two steep hills out of Settle, the two steep hills out of Malham, and then the steep hill to return to Settle from Malham. Just two to go now so it's looking still possible; unless things suddenly freeze.

All rides in HR order:
4. HR: 39.0 m/km on 19th April, 1,000m ascent in 25.6m (Kirkstone Pass: up and down all three routes to the top)
2. HR: 36.0 m/km on 30th March, 1,031m ascent in 28.6km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss return, Oxnop Scar return)
7. HR 33.8 m/km on 13th August, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (High Lane, Mitchell Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
11. HR 33.8 m/km on 14th November, 1,030m ascent in 30.5km (Mitchell Lane, High Lane, Cove Rd. Rakes, Grains Lane)
8. HR 32.2 m/km on 2nd September. 1,030m ascent in 32.2km (Askrigg, Fleak Moss, Crackpot, Oxnop Scar alternative)
1. HR: 31.7 m/km on 17th March, 1,009m ascent in 31.85km (Askrigg, Oxnop Scar, Crackpot, Fleak Moss, Askrigg)
9. HR: 28.7 m/km on 16th October, 1,020m ascent in 35.5m (Langcliffe Scar, Malham. Settle, Langcliffe)
5. HR: 28.5 m/km on 22nd April, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
10. HR: 28.5 m/km on 13th November, 1,020m ascent in 35.6m (Buttertubs from Simonstone, up to Tan Hill, and back)
3. HR: 27.6 m/km on 14th April, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, Langcliffe Scar, Malham Cove Rd. Settle)
6. HR: 27.6 m/km on 19th May, 1,020m ascent in 36.9m (Settle, High Fell Rd. both Malham climbs, down Langcliffe)