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Bontrager Pier Pressure powered by SRAM

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Published: 16th November, 2011


On Sunday 11th December 2011, inspired by Frome's legendary Cobble Wobble , Cycle Southend are bringing hill climb cycle racing to South Essex, with the staging of the first Pier Pressure.

Local businesses, sports clubs, associations and even groups of mates are invited to get together a four rider team to take on the 190 metre, 1:10 slope of Southend's Pier Hill overlooking the town's iconic pleasure pier - the longest in the world! - and their rivals in a head to head knockout relay. 

The winners will need to have stamina as well as speed as they progress through the elimination rounds to the final.

And, if that isn't enough, individual riders can then test their mettle against the clock to claim the title of "Peerless Hill Climber"!

All entrants are encouraged to dress to impress... Maybe you'll be inspired by the seasonal spirit of Southend's bustling High Street, the Georgian and Edwardian architecture of Pier Hill, the seaside setting or even TOWIE!!! There will be some great prizes up for grabs for those outfits that really catch the eye!

Although there emphasis is very much on fun, there will also be an amazing prize haul of more than £1000 worth of goodies up for grabs for the top three teams and best  individual performances (boys, girls, men and women), courtesy of Bontrager Cycle Accessories, SRAM, bn3Sports and more. The Pier Pressure crew will be giving out spot prizes throughout the event and one lucky rider will win a full riding kit from Intrepid Apparel worth more than £230!!!

Plus you'll be able to enjoy the event village overlooking the course where race commentator will keep everyone informed and entertained and you can meet two-time British Mountain Bike Champion, and member of the Trek gravity Girls race team, Jess Stone.

The event is FREE to enter for teams (which MUST have a female team member) and individuals, but you must pre-register by 30th November 2011:

For more information head on over to www.cyclesouthend.co.uk

Email: cyclesouthend@southend.gov.uk   Or call 01702 215338

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