WIGGLE HELL OF HEXHAM
The Wiggle Hell of Hexham sportive might make your legs think you’re sinking halfway into the underworld by the time you’re finished with its continuous supply of testing climbs, but you’re in for one hell of a day all the same with spectacular views on sprawling cycling roads that see over the Tyne Valley, through the North Pennines and beyond.

With the Epic route lined with more than 3,500m of climbing, you’ll need to come to this armed for an uphill battle – quite literally. But as much as the testing hills will chip away at your tired legs, the stunning surroundings make up for the pain as you’ll absorb unique Northumberland natural beauty that is seldom seen anywhere else in the world.

Heading onto the North Pennines for starters, life begins out of the saddle on this event as you’ll start on the back-foot with a testing series of climbs straight away. Moving out towards Catton, making it through the bare and exposed country roads can be a challenge in itself without taking the tough gradient into consideration. The country lanes remain quiet and mostly car-free though and you’re sure to rise to the challenge.

Continuing to battle the hill-side surroundings, you’ll follow the River West down to Carr Shield and Coalcleugh, which are a tough challenge to climb through. Passing abandoned mines and out-of-season ski lifts, the sense of remoteness through these parts should ignite your quest for escapism. Moving south, you’ll soon take on the feared ‘White Hill’, passing Bollinghope Common, after which unparalleled views wait atop a stunning hillside.

With one last test on ‘Long Hill’ (clue’s in the name), you’re left to take in the beautiful views across Tyne Valley and Hexham Common before crossing the finish line for a very well-earned medal, t-shirt and Powerbar recovery product.
EVENT DETAILS
Date
Sunday 31st July 2016
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Event Type
Road
Location
Hexham
Venue
Hexham Racecourse
High Yarridge Road
Hexham
NE46 2JP
Registration Opens
7:20am
Start Time
7:45am-8:45am
Entry on Day
Yes, if the event is not sold out.
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EVENT INCLUDES:
Event centre facilities and parking
Mechanical support
Medical support
Full route marking
Rider public liability insurance
Feed Stops en-route
Free energy drink + energy snacks
Electronic chip timing
Bike wash facilities
Pick-up wagons
T-shirt & medal
Web results service
Online certificates
On site catering
Event photography by SportivePhoto
Six Physio Massage@Events
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