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Arkesden Hill Climb 2024 – Results

Yesterday, the usually peaceful Long Lane near Arkesden, was awoken by sound of cowbells at 8am as 18 intrepid riders took on the Arkesden Hill Climb Championship. A mixture of riders from Walden Velo and neighbouring clubs powered up the 1.2km climb, setting some great times. David Low won the Junior race, whilst Ariane Lismer secured the women's championship ahead of reigning champion Genieveve Rogers who had to settle for second place this year. The men's race saw a close fought battle, with Colin Peden narrowly securing the win by less than two seconds from Ben Proctor. Last years champion, Josh Meyland, took home third, but with only 10 seconds separating 3rd to 9th place we anticipate a close fought race again next year. This year also saw the introduction of a category for gravel/off-road bikes, with Matt Davis taking the win ahead of Benoit Bely. We hope that this category will grow in future years, making the hill climb more inclusive for different types of riders.

We thank all the volunteers who make this event happen, as well as the spectators who created an exuberant atmosphere at the top of the climb. Check out the full results and a gallery of photos below.

PositionNameCategoryTime
1David LowJunior02:53.92
PositionNameCategoryTime
1Ariane LismerWomen02:53.66
2Genieveve RogersWomen03:35.86
Becky Hair WomenDNS
Isabelle EgertonWomenDNS
Abigail CorsieWomenDNS
PositionNameCategoryTime
1Colin PedenMen02:17.48
2Ben ProctorMen02:19.23
3Josh MeylandMen02:28.20
4William McLarenMen02:34.93
5Tom PowellMen02:35.35
6Charles DalglishMen02:36.78
7Ben PrattMen02:37.22
8Nick GibbsMen02:38.34
9Carl ChartMen02:38.94
10Dan NormanMen02:42.97
11 (1st Gravel)Matthew DavisMen02:46.50
12Craig NowrieMen02:56.97
13 (2nd Gravel)Benoit BelyMen03:05.59
14Amir FarboudMen03:11.49
15Matthew PolaineMen03:20.76
James VanierisMenDNS
Adrian BarbrookMenDNS
Derek GibsonMenDNS
Luke WilliamsMenDNS
Brendan O'BrienMenDNS
Jim DennisonMenDNS

Rides and Events

Use this calendar to see all of our rides and events coming up! This is hosted on our Google account, following the links will take you to the calendar.

We've added information about local events organised by other clubs and organisers, including links to get more information and sign up.

November 2024

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Join Our Club

Join us at Walden Velo

Our club is about cycling together and enjoying the company we keep.

If you’re keen on cycling to keep fit, enjoy the countryside on a sunny day riding with a group of friends or interested in racing, then we welcome you to Walden Velo. We’re here to help whatever type of cycling you enjoy. We can advise and encourage anybody who is interested in cycling competitions, and have expertise in a wide range of disciplines.


The cost

The membership fee for the 2023/24 season is £10.

As a member of Walden Velo, you will benefit from:

  • Social and safe club training rides
  • Help and advice on all aspects of cycling

  • You can buy our high tech and stylish Walden Velo club kit
  • Rental of our club hard-case bike-boxes
  • The opportunity to enter certain British Cycling events

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We now use RiderHQ to manage our memberships. RiderHQ handle the initial payment and annual renewals. You will have the option of paying via card, bank transfer or direct debit. To join Walden Velo, simply head to our club join page at RiderHQ or click the Join button below.

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Café Rides

Love a cake and cycling? Who doesn't.. Every once in a while, we organise a ride that ends up at a bike-friendly café. Check out our Events calendar for the next one.

We also have a Café Map to show you some of our favourite bike-friendly cafés to visit in the local area round Saffron Walden.