For over 100 years, Waller Lane has provided a challenge for elite cyclists and enthusiastic amateurs alike! The infamous Catford Hill Climb was held here back in the 1890s. This will be the 12th year in its current format as the Caterham Round Table’s Waller Pain.
This year’s event will be held on Sunday 16th June and forms part of the Caterham Festival. The event is open to EVERYONE including riders on butchers bikes and kids on balance bikes. It sounds like a great family event with atmosphere!
As with all hill-climbs, there’s fun to be had at the sides of the road too – watching and cheering the riders as they grit their teeth and fight their way to the top.
Team De Ver member Martin said, “I did it a couple of years ago. It’s good fun and short enough to get out and do a proper ride afterwards.”
Format
- Riders set off at 1 minute intervals – Time Trial format
- Each rider is allocated a number on registration and their hill climb will be timed, with results published after the event
- Each rider will have a pusher on the line (to hold the bike)
- Entry is just £5 (until 1st May), a standard £7.50 donation, or decide to join the day-of for £10. Under-12s are free!
- First rider sets off at 10am so please arrive for 9am-9:30am (latest) to allow time to register and get your rider number.
- An event photographer is being arranged, to capture and share your achievement.
Entry via TicketTailor
Location
Waller Lane is a narrow road running from the centre of the Surrey town of Caterham that pitches up at 20 per cent in places, and includes 210 feet of climbing over its 0.31-mile length.
It is within riding distance from Streatham (13 miles) or by train from East Croydon to Caterham.
