British national champion Harry Mac rides Brisk to victory
British national champion Harry Mac rides Brisk to victory
The British National Hill Climb Championship is one of cycling’s most uncompromising tests.Short in distance. Extreme in gradient. A race stripped down to power, pacing, and resolve. At Brisk, we design equipment for exactly this kind of moment — where the rider must focus on effort alone.
Harry Mac’s victory is a reflection of that shared philosophy.
A Decision That Changed Everything Before cycling became central to his life, Harry Mac was a smoker.Quitting didn’t instantly make him an athlete, but it opened the door to transformation. Cycling became his way forward.Repeated hill efforts. Short, brutal intervals. Learning to stay composed while deeply uncomfortable.Over time, consistency rebuilt both fitness and confidence. “Quitting smoking was the hardest decision I made,” Harry says.“Cycling taught me that commitment always finds a way back.”
Race Day: Facing the Gradient On race day, Harry clips in and looks up the narrow road ahead.There is no margin for error. As the effort begins, power rises rapidly. On the steepest ramps, his output exceeds 700 watts.Cadence remains controlled. Breathing heavy, but measured. Every pedal stroke intentional. At this intensity, equipment is no longer about numbers — it’s about response.The Brisk Ultralight35 delivers a direct, uncompromising feel under load.
Brisk Ultralight35: Built for the Climb Harry Mac raced on the Brisk Ultralight35, a wheelset engineered with climbing efficiency at its core.Low weight, high stiffness, and immediate feedback allow the rider to stay focused on effort, not equipment. “In hill climbs, you want the bike to disappear beneath you,” Harry explains.“The Ultralight35 let me do exactly that.”
The Finish, and What It Represents In the final meters, Harry rises out of the saddle and gives everything that remains.He crosses the line exhausted — and victorious. This win is more than a national title.It represents long-term commitment, personal transformation, and trust in the equipment beneath him. At Brisk, we are proud to support riders like Harry Mac — and honored that Ultralight35 played its part in this ascent.
Harry Mac Unboxing the Ultralight35 Wheelset (Video):
