Simon Warren (@100climbs) at the Catford CC Hill Climb, Yorks Hill, Kent

This prestigious event goes all the way back to 1886 and, with the exception of the war years, has been run ever since. Traditionally on the first Sunday in October (2013 event on the 13th October). Prior to the formation of the RTTC (governing body) it was considered to be the ‘Championship of All England’ and still attracts the very leading 'Hill-Climb' riders from all over the country, be they professionals or amateurs.

The challenge is Yorks Hill, a 707 yard climb with an average gradient of 12.5%, with two stretches of 25% which requires an all-out lung bursting effort to get up the climb.

Simon Warren is the author of 100 Climbs. He was speaking to Jack Thurston. Originally broadcast on The Bike Show.