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Yes, it Hurts: National Hill Climb by Russ Ellis

Photographer Russ Ellis captures the pain, obsession, and community of the National Hill Climb Championships in this evocative photo essay.

By Ian Cleverly

Photography by Russ Ellis

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22 OCTOBER 2020 | UPDATED 11.46 PM BST

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