Harp Hilly Hundred Reliability Trial
Entering the Event
This year's event has already taken place. Next year's event will be the 2011 edition, further details can be found on the Harp Hilly Hundred Website including routes, maps and profiles.
The Harp Hilly Hundred Reliability Trial is a popular early season training ride organised by the Harp Road Club, and is usually the first event in the Chiltern Classics series. 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 with a shorter option of 50 kms for those who don't feel they are fit enough for the full distance.
Riders choose one of three times to complete the ride in and if successful are presented with certificate at the finish. The average speeds required to qualify for a certificate are 18.5mph, 15.5mph or 13mph depending on the time selected to complete the ride in.
Harp Hilly Hundred Shield
The Harp Hilly Hundred Shield is awarded to the club with the most riders who have finished successfully within their qualifying times. It has been awarded every year since the event started in 1954. The list of shield winners can be found on the Harp Hilly Hundred Website.
Charity Donations
For the past few years we have donated at least 50% of the entry fees received for the event to charity. 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, MacMillian Nurses, St Albans Mencap & Richard House.
Presentation
of cheque by Alison Putman to RSPCA Blackberry
Farm, Quainton
(Photo courtesey of Inspiration Photography)
(Photo courtesey of Inspiration Photography)