INTRODUCTION
The Harp Hilly Hundred Reliability Trial is a popular early season training ride organised by the Harp Road Club, it has been run every year since its inception in 1954. Recognised as one of the harder reliability trials in the area, because of the unrelenting terrain through the Chilterns, it was originally 100 miles but is now approximately 100 kms. For those who don't feel they are fit enough for the full distance we also run a shorter 55km reliability trial. Riders who successfully complete the route are presented with a certificate at the finish.
The ride starts in Kings Langley, Herts and follows a challenging route through the Chilterns via Bovingdon, Berkhampstead, Whipsnade, Ivinghoe & Tring. It then returns through Ivinghoe and Berkhampstead to finally finish back in Kings Langley. The major ascents include the climbs of Bison Hill near Whipsnade, Aston Hill just outside Tring and Ivinghoe Hill past Ivinghoe Beacon.

Note: These events are 'Reliability Rides', not races, you are expected to complete the course at an average speed of between 12.5mph & 18mph. That is 3½hrs to 5hrs for the Harp Hilly Hundred and 2hrs to 3hrs for the 55km reliability.

ENTRY FEES
The entry fee for the Harp Hilly Hundred is £10 with at least 50% of the entry fees received for the event donated to charity. In both 2011 and 2010 we donated £1200 to charity. In 2011 the charity was Linkage Community Trust and in 2010 it was split between the three charities, St Albans Mencap, Shelter and Vic Dashwood Memorial Fund. For 2009 the selected charity was the RSPCA Blackberry Farm, Quainton and a cheque of £300 was presented to the charity. In previous years, charities we have donated to include, Macmillan Nurses, St Albans Mencap & Richard House.


ROUTE PROFILE
For those of you who want to know what you're letting yourself in for, the profiles of the 100km and 50km routes are shown below. Route maps and details for both the 100km and 55km rides can be found by clicking on the tabs above




         This profile of the Harp Hilly Hundred route was generated using veloroutes.org.
         The Harp Hilly Hundred map on veloroutes.org can be found at http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=75982
         and a downloadable TCX file of the route here Harp Hilly Hundred route TCX file   (right click & select 'save as')





         This profile of the Harp Hilly 55km route was generated using veloroutes.org.
         The Harp Hilly 55km map on veloroutes.org can be found at http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=75985
         and a downloadable TCX file of the route here Harp Hilly 55km route TCX file   (right click & select 'save as')