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2 unusual facts about Holme Moss


Holme Moss

For many years the (now defunct) Leeds Classic race saw internationally renowned riders (many of them, such as Bjarne Riis, veterans of the Tour de France, hence the moniker Le Col de Moss) tackling the climb.

It has often been used for domestic competition in British road racing and mountain biking.


Cytronex

A Cytronex powered Cannondale Super Six carbon racing bike was featured during episode 16 of Channel 5's The Gadget Show in November 2009, on which presenter Ortis Deley raced professional cyclist Russell Downing at Holme Moss on the route of the Tour of Britain in the Penines.


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Holme Moss transmitting station

The Isle of Man and parts of the Irish Republic, mainly Dublin and Wicklow, could receive a signal from Holme Moss for some years.