Dan Monaghan - National Hill Climb Championships

November 06, 2016 0 Comments

The UK cycling season traditionally ends with the National Hill Climb Championships, which this year were held in Matlock, Derbyshire.

Despite an average gradient of 14% over its 834m, peaking at 20%, a remarkable 240 riders took to the start line.

Dan Monaghan was on hand to capture the gurning and the glory. Take a look at a few of his shots in the gallery below.

There will be lots more from Dan in the forthcoming issue 13 of Conquista. Keep an eye out for it . . .

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