It's nearly that time of the year again... when a couple of hundred fools will race up one of the steepest hills in London, for fun. Hitting 14% at peak and averaging 9% over the 600m length of quiet residential street in leafy Highgate, it hurts like hell.

So, as entries open for the 2017 edition of the Urban Hill Climb, I thought it was time to look back at my favourite shots from last years race. Enjoy!