Climb in focus

SOUTH LANE (HOLMFIRTH)

This is a climb that i have only found recently even tho i ride around the Holmfirth area all the time. It was out on a ride with Freddie from Race Scene when i first went up it and i have to say that after a few hours of a hilly ride this hill took it out of me.

The climb starts very steep at about 20% and this just saps the legs right away. It is a single lane road so you do have to keep your eyes open for cars coming down if you are starting to weave a bit. The climb lasts for about 0.7km before it starts to flatten off and this is were i would say the climb ends. It doesn't drop below 10% all the way up so it is a leg stinger all the way and if it's wet then wheel spin can be a problem.

 To find the climb then you need to be at the main crossroads in Holmfirth town centre with the junction of Station Road and Dunford Road and you need to take Dunford Road but as soon as you are on it then the first left turning is South Lane. I hope you enjoy the climb.