Red Bull Hill Chasers debuts in Scotland

Uphill cobbles sprint at night in downtown Edinburgh

Red Bull Hill Chasers features a single steep uphill sprint — at night and, in Edinburgh, on cobbles

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Ben Delaney

Published: February 15, 2013 at 1:00 am
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Next month Edinburgh will host a nighttime, uphill race with Scotland’s first ever Red Bull Hill Chasers. On 30 March the city’s historic Grassmarket will become a race track with riders competing on mountain, road and fixed-gear bikes.

With previous events in Bristol, England, and Malaysia, the Red Bull Hill Chasers is now in its third year. Some 500 riders will have a chance to race against pros like Michal Prokop and Jack Pullar.

Registration is open now on www.redbull.co.uk/hillchasers through midnight on Friday 22 March.

While riders can race any type of bicycle, a fixed gear seems to be the way to go: while riders can race any type of bicycle, a fixed gear seems to be the way to go - Courtesy

Any type of bike can be raced, but fixies seem to be the way to go

The format is two riders at a time, head to head in a 170m uphill sprint on the cobbles of the Grassmarket and Victoria Street.

The fastest 30 riders from qualifiers will be selected for the main event where they will go up against 10 of the UK’s elite riders.

“I’m really looking forward to visiting Edinburgh for the first time for this years Red Bull Hill Chasers," said Michal Prokop, three-time four-cross world champion. "The race atmosphere is going to be amazing.”

Neil Cousins of Charge Bikes will be supplying custom-made bicycles to the winners.

Red bull hill chasers features a single steep uphill sprint — at night and, in edinburgh, on cobbles: red bull hill chasers features a single steep uphill sprint — at night and, in edinburgh, on cobbles - Courtesy

Last year's Red Bull Hill Chasers was in Bristol

Ben Delaney

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Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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