The British hill climb racing scene thrives on a passionate, grassroots culture that brings cyclists and fans together to celebrate the raw challenge of ascending steep, relentless gradients.
But while the racing itself can be quite the spectacle, the bikes on which riders tackle the double-digit gradients are also often rather eye-catching. With the events falling under the Cycling Time Trials (CTT) ruling rather than UCI ruling, bikes don't have to meet a minimum weight limit, nor do they have to have drop handlebars, and as a result, the UK hill climbing scene shows off some of the best garage-built bikes in the world.
