Hello

Over the past few days we've been busy wrapping bicycle shaped presents, trying to make a giant 200 portion stollen cake and experimenting with mulled Red Bull.

Now, the info that you've all been waiting for - the timetable....

The event is completely full, meaning that it’s been a bit of a squeeze to fit everyone in so please check the timetable carefully to make sure that you arrive in time, get registered and are in line for your race up the hill when your category starts… it’s going to be great!

12:00 – Registration opens for all categories.
12:40 – Registration closes for the ‘Under 14s’ category.
13:00 – ‘Under 14s’ category race starts (finishes at 13:30)
13:20 – Registration closes for the ’14-17s’ category.
13:40 – ’14-17s’ category race starts (finishes at 14:10)
14:00 – Registration closes for the ’18 to 49s’ category.
14:20 – 18-49s’ category race starts (finishes at 16:00)
15:50 – Registration closes for the ‘Singlespeed’ category.
16:00 – ‘Singlespeed’ category race starts (finishes at 16:50)
16:40 – Registration closes for the ’50 and over’ category.
16:50 – ’50 and over’ category race starts (finishes at 17:20)
17:30 – ‘Charge Bikes King of the Cobbles’ starts (Category winners + fastest 15).
18:00 – Closing ceremony & ‘Charge Bikes King of the Cobbles’ podium.
18:30 – Red Bull after party at The Cornerhouse in Frome (open for everyone).

There are no individual start times, so just make sure that you are in line with the rest of the riders in your category at the right time and you’ll be fine.

And what's inside those lovely bicycle shaped presents? Something very lovely indeed....

I wonder if we'll see 200 people dressed as santa, or no-one because it's the obvious choice that someone else is bound to come as?

Either way we're looking forward to seeing you all in a few days time!