The Magnificent Seven is a unique cycling event in Sheffield. Not for the fainthearted, the race is a cross between a sportive and a hill climb that invites participants to face seven of the city’s toughest hills.
Taking place on Sunday 15th March, the 2020 event will feature new climbs. The full route is 28 miles long, presenting each rider with over 3,800ft of climbing, with inclines ranging from 9 to 23 per cent.
Entries for The Magnificent Seven will open at 10am on Monday 3rd February but be quick, as the veterans category sold out in less than a day last year. This is now the 5th running of this unique event and to cope with demand the field has been increased to 150 cyclists, (60 veteran, 60 senior and 30 women places) with the minimum age being 16 to enter.
So how does it work? Cyclists ride with motorbike escorts and lead cars between each of the seven hills, where the riders then gather at the bottom of each climb before racing for points to the summit. This year, all riders will receive points depending on their finishing position on the climb which count towards the grand prize of being crowned King or Queen of the Mountains, for which the winners receive a trophy.
Both men and women are encouraged to ride with equal prize money for both categories and there’s also a prize and trophy for the over 40 and 50 year old riders, as the fastest veterans are awarded points and battle for a separate prize list.
Each of the seven climbs will be subject to a full road closure managed by Sheffield City Council, giving the competitors the unique chance to race up traffic-free closed roads, something only professional riders normally have the opportunity to do.
The ride is aimed at local amateur club riders and all entrants will receive refreshments before and after the ride, culminating with a prize-giving presentation at the end of the event. Each rider will also receive a free cycling buff for their efforts.
The event will once again start and finish in Bradfield – a picturesque Peak District village which sits within the Sheffield boundary just seven miles outside of the city centre.
The Magnificent Seven is a unique cycling event in Sheffield. Not for the fainthearted, the race is a cross between a sportive and a hill climb that invites participants to face seven of the city’s toughest hills.
Taking place on Sunday 15th March, the 2020 event will feature new climbs. The full route is 28 miles long, presenting each rider with over 3,800ft of climbing, with inclines ranging from 9 to 23 per cent.
Entries for The Magnificent Seven will open at 10am on Monday 3rd February but be quick, as the veterans category sold out in less than a day last year. This is now the 5th running of this unique event and to cope with demand the field has been increased to 150 cyclists, (60 veteran, 60 senior and 30 women places) with the minimum age being 16 to enter.
So how does it work? Cyclists ride with motorbike escorts and lead cars between each of the seven hills, where the riders then gather at the bottom of each climb before racing for points to the summit. This year, all riders will receive points depending on their finishing position on the climb which count towards the grand prize of being crowned King or Queen of the Mountains, for which the winners receive a trophy.
Both men and women are encouraged to ride with equal prize money for both categories and there’s also a prize and trophy for the over 40 and 50 year old riders, as the fastest veterans are awarded points and battle for a separate prize list.
Each of the seven climbs will be subject to a full road closure managed by Sheffield City Council, giving the competitors the unique chance to race up traffic-free closed roads, something only professional riders normally have the opportunity to do.
The ride is aimed at local amateur club riders and all entrants will receive refreshments before and after the ride, culminating with a prize-giving presentation at the end of the event. Each rider will also receive a free cycling buff for their efforts.
The event will once again start and finish in Bradfield – a picturesque Peak District village which sits within the Sheffield boundary just seven miles outside of the city centre.
Please note that the Senior Men’s and Veteran Men’s categories are sold out!
Climb 1: Briers House Lane / Cliffe Hill
Men Start at: 9:20am
Women & Vets Start at: 9:21am
Strava:
Men: 3:20
Women: 4:46
Leave at: 9:36am
>> 18 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 2: WALLER ROAD
Men Start at: 9:54am
Vet & Women at: 9:55am
Strava:
Men: 1:13
Women: 1:50
Leave at: 10:08am
>> 10 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 3: HAGG HILL
Men Start a: 10:18am
Vet & Women at: 10:19am
Strava:
Men: 3:46
Women: 5:21
Leave at: 10:34am
>> 8 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 4: Ivy Park
Men Start at: 10:42am
Vet & Women at: 10:43am
Strava:
Men: 2:33
Women: 3:06
Leave at: 10:56am
>> 9 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 5: Blake Street
Men Start at: 11:05am
Vet Start at: 11:06am
Women at: 11:07am
Strava:
Men: 25 secs
Women: 43 secs
Leave at: 11:15am
>> 22 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 6: Back Lane
Men Start at: 11:37am
Vet & Women at: 11:38am
Strava:
Men: 3:14
Women: 4:55
Leave at: 11:54am
>> 9 minute social ride in between climbs
Climb 7: Burnt Hill
Men Start at: 12:03pm
Vet & Women at: 12:04pm
Strava:
Men: 6:06
Women: 7:56
Leave at: 12:23pm
>> 10 minute social ride back to HQ
Finish around 12:30pm.
THE FULL ROUTE
The Magnificent Points
All of the seven climbs will have the same number of points on offer and points gained over all of the climbs will go towards a final total to determine the winner and placings. Points will be awarded in order of crossing the finishing line at the summit of each climb. This will be the same for the women and veteran riders.
The top 5 in each category will receive prizes (see below). In the event of a points tie, the winner will be decided by the number of highest placed finishes over the seven classified climbs.
The Magnificent Prizes
There will be a King of the Mountain and Queen of the Mountain Trophy awarded to the rider with the most points in both categories. There will also be prizes awarded for the top 5 and one spot prize per climb. These will be presented at the end of the ride at the HQ approximately 1:00pm. Please stay around you may win a prize!
Minimum provisional prize list for both men and women riders. Vets prizes will also be the same.
1st – £100.00 plus KOM / QOM Trophy
2nd – £50.00
3rd – £40.00
4th – £30.00
5th – £20.00
Trek Sheffield Spot Prizes on all of the 7 classified climbs
The Magnificent Refreshments
There will be hot drinks and pastries before the event and hot drinks and past pots after the event. There will also be a bar at the Village Hall.
Senior Men – King of the Mountains
2016 Kieran Wynne-Cattanach Rhos on Sea Cycling Club
2017 Andy Nichols B38 Underpin Racing
2018 Kieran Savage Cycling Sheffield
2019 Kieran Savage Cycling Sheffield
Women – Queen of the Mountains
2016 Natalie Creswick Cannondale Girls
2017 Lizzy Banks Sunsport Velo
2018 Rebecca Goodson Fusion RT Veloperformance
2019 Hannah Larbalestier Team Boompods
Veteran Men
2017 Richard Stevenson Rutland CC
2018 James Allen Sheffrec CC
2019 James Allen Sheffrec CC
