Vale Street in Bristol is the UK's steepest residential road. Photo: Sam Saunders

Clovelly's access road is a dream for cyclists. Photo: Graham Alton/Flickr

The most famous and toughest of the Lake District climbs. Photo: Eifion / Flickr

It may look pretty, but we don't recommend climbing in the frost! Photo: Phil Catterall

"Um... I just meant a hair pin for my pony tail." Photo: SimonPix/Flickr

Photo: Stephen McKay

The gorgeous Rosedale Chimney climb provides beautiful views. Photo: Mike Dobson/Flickr

Photo: Jenkin Road was central to the Tour de France festivities.

Awk sure, it's barely even an incline. Photo: Stephen Elwyn Roddick

Fancy a race with fellow cyclists? The Catford Hill Climb could be for you. Photo: Bareknuckleyellow/Flickr