
The Only Way is UP! 2024
Guernsey’s ultimate cycling challenge takes place on Sunday 13th October, 2024.
Back for its fourth year riders are hoping for another dry forecast after the balmy 2023 edition as the 2022 wet edition particularly memorable for its biblical conditions at times. Riders can choose from 3 different routes with most going for the full 25 hills as featured in the Guernsey’s Cycling Climbs book. Links to the routes are available below.
All the money raised goes to the local Only Fools & Donkeys charity who distribute the money to good causes and charities locally. To see where the money goes please go to: https://www.only-fools-and-donkeys.com/charity-donations/ Through cycling events and initiatives the charity has raise over £250,000 since 2010.
Without the sponsorship from Skipton International and Rocq Capital this event couldn’t happen so a big thank you to them for their continued support. A big thank you also to the volunteers behind the scenes that help ensure the ride runs smoothly on the day. Marshalls, registration team, cake makers and BBQ chefs all contribute massively to make the event the success it is.
To book your place for the 2024 edition please click the link below. For anyone that has done it previously the courses for 2024 are the same as previous.
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Courses
Full Course
26 hills, 86.7km, 1,616m elevation
Starts from 7.00 am
Classic Course
14 hills, 70.7km, 1,241m elevation
Starts from 7.20 am
Beginner Course
6 hills, 36.4km, 440m elevation
Starts from 8.15 am
2023 Photography by Nick Després
Digital copies available to buy. All proceeds got to Only Fools & Donkeys.
Special thanks to Nick and Karen Després who were out on the the course this year capturing the action.
Visit Nick’s website to preview the photos and, if you wish to, purchase a high resolution download. All proceeds from the digital downloads will be donated to Only Fools & Donkeys. You can also order prints of varying sizes.
GUERNSEY’S CYCLING CLIMBS
Written by Matt Collas. Photography by Nick Després.
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