THE CLIMB

Smith Lane

Length:
0.806km
Elevation:
69m
Gradient:
8.56% Average
13.8% Maximum
CTT Course Code:
JC53
CTT Course Description:
Start
In Smith Lane approximately ½ mile North East of Rainow Village. Start in lane opposite Give Way sign just after junction with B5470 and proceed to :-
Finish 0.5 miles
Opposite sign post for "Common Barn Farm".
CTT Notes:
Photos:
Start Line
Finish Line

Course Records

M SEN:
00:01:46.872
Ricki Ellison (2021-06-11)
F SEN:
00:02:28.666
Monica Greenwood (2021-06-11)
M VET:
00:01:57.268
Matt Lawton (2021-06-11)
F VET:
00:02:40.583
Sophie Yarwood (2021-06-11)
M ESP:
00:02:26.996
Sean Jackson (2021-06-11)
F ESP:
None
M JUN:
00:01:59.992
Oliver Smyth (2021-06-11)
F JUN:
None
M JUV:
00:02:42.225
Oscar Shaw (2021-06-11)
F JUV:
None

THE EVENT

Round:
6 of 16
Race Type:
Individual Time Trial
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Date:
Fri 05 June 2026 - 19:01:00
Lift-off from:
19:01 with 60s gaps
Meeting point:
At the top of the climb - 3-way junction of Smith Ln, Pike Road and Erwin Ln. There is a road sign for Erwin Lane, with a small layby.
From 17:30
Map here
Photo here
Entry Type
Online Only
PayPal / Card (via PayPal)
Cost:
£6
Non-refundable after closing time, unless the event is cancelled
Entry Opens / Closes:
Thu 28 May 2026 - 19:00:00
Thu 04 June 2026 - 19:00:00
Capacity:
150 Riders*
Sunset 21:33
First come, first served
*Entry may remain open after 150, so you can be a reserve if anyone pulls out. Refundable if unsuccessful.

Macclesfield Wheelers
Cycling Club

Organiser: Bhima Bowden
Hillclimb Hotline: 07 9999 5 2000


Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules, regulations and conditions.

Since Jan 2022, front/rear lights & helmets are required. Full regulations here

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Confirmed Entries: 0/150


PROCEDURE

Step 1
As soon as entries close, we will strive to produce the start sheet, showing your start time. It will be available on this page (below) and sent to you via text message/email.
Step 2 - Arrival
Arrive at the meeting point (details above) and collect your race number. Do not arrive at this point by car - please park elsewhere and ride over. Some courses have absolutely zero space for any vehicles and it is important to keep the area clear.
This is the first event where parking may be a big issue. Unless you can park in Bollington/Macclesfield and ride out, Pym Chair car park might be the best option. It allows you to look at round 9 on the way back.
No need to sign or bring anything.
New risks can emerge last minute - follow any additional safety information.
Step 3 - Warming Up
While you can descend the course and spectate, please do not go UP the climb at all while the event is in progress.
The main road at the bottom is perfect for warming up, but can be tricky to turn round on if going down to Rainow. The next road along (Pike Road) is also good.
Approach the start close to your time and wait in the small area opposite with the gate, off the road (see start line photo above).
Listen out for your number to be called and say your number to the start timekeeper as you approach, to make their job easier by preventing mistakes.
The hill is steep immediately at the start, so please take extra care clipping in. We will have a solution in place to prop you up, but this is optional.
Step 4 - During the Race
The road surface is good up until where it begins to flatten off. Potholes start to appear and there is one that is difficult to spot at the little dip before the sprint to the finish. It covers most of the left lane, so staying central or to the right is ideal, if safe to do so.
The surface is much worse on the descending side. Please take it slowly.
Step 5 - Finish
If you wish to descend to spectate, please take care if doing a U-turn and stay out of the way of riders coming up the hill.
Please don't gather in groups in such a way that could potentially cause traffic congestion.
Step 6
Return your number, by leaving it in a box/container where you originally received it.
Step 7
Send any videos and photos to us. We'd love to see what you captured.

TRAVELLING

IMPORTANT

Parking is not guaranteed for our events and they were originally devised with a short 5-30 minute ride out from Macclesfield in mind.
We are delighted that non-local riders from further out wish to travel long journeys to join us, but:
• If you are able to ride out without driving, please do so.
• Some events have zero or extremely limited space for vehicles. Please bear this in mind and see the map below for help.
• If you must drive, please consider car sharing with another driver to reduce congestion.

Parking Spaces
We are continually looking for suitable parking spaces close to our events and have added most of these to a map [Here]
Click on each location to see more information.
We cannot guarantee that these will be available on the day, so please leave early if you're planning to park somewhere remote.

Park & Ride Recommendation
Are you driving out? If you can, please use our (80) FREE parking spaces in central Macclesfield and ride out from there.
These are at Waterside, SK11 7HG and have been secured specifically, with the help of various local businesses/offices.
[Map Here]

Local residents are doing their best to keep the courses clear for us, so please do the same and avoid parking near the course if possible. Several courses contain junctions with private roads/driveways and should not be used or blocked under any circumstances.

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You will be under the age of 18 on the day so you need to print out a permission form and ask your parent/guardian to sign it for you.

You need to bring this to the event in order to be allowed to race.

We will not have any available on the day.

It is also in the rules that you must wear a helmet.

You can get a copy of the form on the CTT website [HERE].
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Terms & Conditions

CTT Type-B Terms

I understand that the event will be held under the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials as shown in the current Handbook and I confirm that I am conversant with such Rules and Regulations and undertake to abide by them and to participate in the Drug Testing Programme whenever required to do so. I further declare that I am at present not under suspension by Cycling Time Trials or any organisation with which Cycling Time Trials has an agreement or (if so) such suspension will have expired by the date of the event. I agree to accept the decision of the promoter in all the matters concerning the event and my participation in it subject to such rights of appeal or review as may be provided for in the Rules and Regulations of Cycling Time Trials. I understand that the event is held wholly or in part on public or private property or the public highway and that I participate therein entirely at my own risk and that no liability whatever shall attach to the promoter, promoting club or any officials of the event, Cycling Time Trials or any club affiliated thereto or any member of such club for any injury loss or damage suffered by me in or by reason of the event however caused.
As an entrant to this event your information may be shared on the event or promoting club website, social media pages or in emails sent by or on behalf of the promoting club. This data will only be shared in relation to your participation in the event, e.g. the list of entrants, results or event reports. This data will be limited to your name, gender, age or age category, the name of the affiliated club or team of which you are a member and your finishing time and/or position.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ ALL THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE START SHEET AND/OR DISPLAYED AT THE SIGNING-ON POINT. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT CYCLING TIME TRIALS RECOMMENDS THAT I WEAR A HARD SHELL HELMET THAT MEETS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED SAFETY STANDARD.

Macclesfield Wheelers Terms

  • The entry closing date is final. This event cannot be entered on the day. There is a rider limit and places are on a first-come-first-served basis. You can still enter, so long as you are happy being a reserve if someone cannot make it.
  • Payments are non-refundable, unless you contact us before the closing time of the event or if the event is cancelled due to safety concerns.
  • You agree to read all the information we have provided about the course and event, including any risk assessments. You agree that you will follow the guidance where possible and contact the organiser should anything be unclear.
    A 2nd risk assessment will be done at the time of the event to check the course for unforeseen hazards e.g. temporary road works, unreported potholes, broken grids, mud, hedge clippings, parked vehicles, etc.
    By signing this form, you agree to follow any safety advice given on the day - if any new hazards are present.
  • Shortly after the closing time, you will be allocated a start time and number in advance via text message and/or phone call. Please turn up close to your start time, pick up your number and only wait at the start area when your time approaches.
  • Results may be available at the event, but please wait until the timekeeper returns to the meeting point. Do not disturb them at the finish. We will strive to send them out via text message and update this website before the end of the day.
  • Don't forget - from 2020 a rear red light is now required for all events and a front white light + helmet are required from 2022.

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FINISH

Meeting Point

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Start Line

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Finish Line

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