Taking part

The next Cobble Wobble will be held in Spring 2025.
Entries will be open early 2025, for the race in the spring. Fill out the contact form to receive updates and access to early bird entry.
Entry to the Cobble Wobble is only £10
So long as you can ride to the top safely, we encourage riders of all ages!
Yes! There will be an e-bike categoriy.
Of course BUT we advise against riding the route during business hours. We kindly ask that people be respectful of other road users, residents and businesses at all times. You should only ride at a pace that is safe for you and those around you, based upon the conditions and busyness of the route. Thanks

About

It’s a bicycle hill climb sprint up a steep, cobbled hill in the heart of Frome, Somerset.
The Cobble Wobble is held in Frome, Somerset. It starts at the bottom of Stony Street, and finishes at the top of the cobbled section of Catherine Hill.
The Cobble Wobble is proudly held in Frome, and Frome alone.
From spring 2025 the Cobble Wobble will be held annually.
The Cobble Wobble event was conceived and created in 2009 by Andrew Denham, a life-long resident of Frome.
179 yards!
(We actually made that number up, we should probably check…)
The term King of the Cobbles is used globally to honour the winners of cobbled bike races, and in our case, it signifies the grand finale of the Cobble Wobble—a thrilling showdown to crown the ultimate champion of the event. The evening finale is an exclusive battle featuring category winners and the 20 fastest riders overall.
The fastest time ever recorded on the hill is 21.51 seconds!, achieved by Chris Akrigg in 2010.
Because there are so many cobblestones on the hill, which wobble when ridden over by the riders who wobble as they ride them.
The event was named in 2009 by Sue Wilthew, the Frome Town Clerk at the time.
Loads. Actually, loads and loads and loads….
It might be a bit tricky to make it around the left hand bend without taking a high speed detour into Little Walcot, so we’ll stick to going up the hill!

2009 - Neil Cousins
2010 - Chris Akrigg
2011 - Lewis Lacey
2012 - Michal Prokop
The Cobble Wobble event was conceived and created in 2009 by Andrew Denham, a life-long resident of Frome.
The event was held in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
It’s been a long road to bring the Cobble Wobble back, but we’re thrilled to announce that the event will return in 2025! Here’s a look at the challenges we’ve navigated along the way.

We have a comprehensive event management plan ready to be implemented on the day. All road closures will be publicised well in advance, ensuring ample time for preparation. Measures will be taken to minimise any impact on local businesses and residents, who will be invited to a consultation well ahead of the event. Please contact us if you have any questions.