The race

Manchester Wheelers promoted the Brickworks Hill Climb on course J9/8, Bakestonedale Road out of Pott Shrigley, on Thursday 27 August, first rider away at 19:00. The published course is 1.7 miles. Temporary traffic lights meant it was run at 1.3 this year. The event sits in the Manchester district.

From the organisers

Brickworks = done!

With weather forecasts predicting dark skies and heavy rain, a smaller field of riders signed on to tackle shortened course (due to temporary traffic lights lower down.)

Anyone betting on a washout would've lost their money as, thankfully, the weather stayed clear for the event.

Making it a shorter race meant previous pacing went out of the window, with no dip to help before the drag past Kickback Coffee.

Speaking of Kickback, they once again opened their doors and welcomed us with their signature full flavour coffee. Our signature brick trophies were awarded outside the shop once the times had all been checked.

King of the hill for 2026 was Will Tidball, who stormed up in 4:58.0, the only rider to go under 5 minutes. Last year's champion, Daniel Herterick, gave a valiant defence of the title and came home second in 5:21.0. Rounding out the top 3 was Nicholas Smith in 5:23.0, which saw him claim a brick as fastest Junior.

A huge THANK YOU to all the riders and supporters for coming out to race!

Thanks

Cycling Time Trials thanks Manchester Wheelers. Photography by Alan Gibworth. Kickback Coffee for hosting.

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