Waller Pain is over for another year! Thank you and well done to everyone who took part!
Are you tough enough?
Waller Pain Hill Climb is back for its 11th annual event, on the 11th June 2023 starting from 10am!
Waller Lane is a narrow road running from the centre of the Surrey town that pitches up at 20 per cent in places, and includes 210 feet of climbing over its 0.31-mile length. The all inclusive event attracts an unusual mix of Elite riders including National Hill Climb Champions, enthusiastic club amateurs, novice parents on shopping bikes all the way down to kids on balance bikes (supported by strong backed mums and dads). Tandems, unicycles, trikes. Everyone can have a go!
The
emphasis is firmly on having some fun and the event is part of the
annual Caterham Festival, so there’s always a sizeable crowd cheering on
the riders.
Entry donation of £7.50, reduced to £5 for early bird orders before 1st May, or £10 for entry on the day.
Under 12s ride for free.
First rider sets off at 10am so please arrive for 9am-9:30am (latest) to allow time to get your number and register.
Competition format
- Riders set off at 1 minute intervals – Time Trial format
- Each rider is allocated a number on registration and their hill climb will be timed, with results published after the event
- Each rider will have a pusher on the line (to hold the bike)
- Entry on the day is available and will be charged at £10 a ticket.
- First rider sets off at 10am so please arrive for 9am-9:30am (latest) to allow time to register and get your rider number.
- An event photographer is being arranged, to capture and share your achievement.
An Event Steeped in History
For over 100 years, Waller Lane has provided a challenge for elite cyclists and enthusiastic amateurs alike! The infamous Catford Hill Climb was held here back in the 1890s. For the last 10 years, it has been home to Caterham Round Table's Waller Pain.
Categories
18 + Men & Women
Are you tough enough to beat the hill?
40+ - Veterans
You're never to old to take on Waller Pain
Novices
It's as easy as riding a bike
E-Bikes
Human Vs. Machine
Put your E-Bike to the test and see if it can beat the pros!
Under 18s
The power of youth?!
Under 12s
Riders under 12s can compete for free!