Varsity 2012 – Hill Climb
Hill climbing is a great test of a cyclist’s strength, power and stamina, all rolled into one fast and frenetic spectacle. The build-up to the Varsity hill climb saw careful preparation, with many of the team riding out to the [...]
Varsity 2012 – XC
Just as the dust settled from the Downhill on Saturday, the XC was upon us! With Uni going into this 1-0 up, spirits were high, and competition fierce. The track was kindly taped by Robin and Duncan earlier in the [...]
Varsity 2012 – Downhill
Arguably one of the most dangerous events in the Varsity calendar, with both university’s cycling clubs pushing their skills, bike and bottle to the very limit down a steep rocky track in the woods- this was an event not to [...]
Road Cycling Varsity
This year’s Road Cycling Varsity clash was always going to be a close one, due to the number of in form riders on both sides. Despite heavy driving rain and a chilling wind beneath a dreary grey sky both teams [...]
Downhill Varsity Race Report
Since I’ve been at uni there has always been a good association between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam cycling clubs. We’ll often meet a few of them out riding at Wharncliffe and there is the usual exchange of [...]
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