The challenges

1 Milestone Lane Climb

Just as you are getting warmed up, the first of the stiff but short road climbs hit — with an average of seven per cent and a maximum of 23 per cent it’s a good indicator of form early on.

2 Beggars Rise

Narrow, tree-lined and slippery when damp, it’s a less stiff climb and not as steep as Milestone Lane as it gradually rises up onto the main road ahead of you.

3 Harcombe Hill

The longest road climb of the ride starts off easy, drops then ramps up to 19 per cent in places, before levelling off nearer the top, allowing for a breather.