We Entered The UK Hill Climb Champs. Then A Storm Hit

Alex and Ollie head to the iconic Porlock Toll Road to take on the 2026 British National Hill Climb Championships amidst brutal 50mph winds. Faced with a shallow gradient and a savage headwind, they go head-to-head to settle the ultimate debate: an aero endurance bike or a stripped-down lightweight machine? With a painful forfeit on the line for the loser, see who conquers the climb and who gets stuck riding Supercross on a Brompton!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Stormy Weather at Porlock Hill
01:31 - The Porlock Toll Road Course Profile
03:22 - Meeting Farmer Geoff
05:25 - Aero vs Lightweight: The Bike Check
08:00 - The Brompton Forfeit Revealed
08:36 - Warmups & Pre-Race Prep
11:42 - Alex Takes the Start
14:21 - Ollie Sets Off
18:35 - Farmer Geoff's Epic Sprint Finish
23:38 - The Final Results

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In extreme conditions like this, what would you choose for a shallow, windy hill climb: Alex's aero setup or Ollie's sub-6kg lightweight climber? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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