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Ride Vyking Sportive for Action Medical Research – Yorkshire Cycling
June 5, 2022
CHANNEL YOUR INNER VYKING
Vykings assemble for this brand new Yorkshire bike ride in the grounds of Gilling Castle where the serene landscape will lull all into a false sense of security ahead of a less than gentle Sunday morning ride out.
This sportive promises a thigh-busting ride that will leave you gasping for breath as you take on 6473ft of gain on the longer route and 2999ft of gain on the shorter route.
Offering up our toughest sportive yet the Vyking charity bike ride takes in some of the most feared climbs in England. Alongside brutal ascents including Boltby Bank, the dreaded Rosedale Chimney will call on you to channel your inner Viking and summon up the power of Odin before attacking this top ten climb. With an average gradient of 13% and a maximum of 33%, it is the joint steepest paved road in England. This universally feared, chain-snapping, vicious, double hairpin stretch may only be 0.8m miles but the only ones amused by its one-in-three gradient will be the grazing sheep you’ll be dodging!
Alongside the brutal climbs, if you have time to look up, the routes offer miles of stunning views across Yorkshire as well as fantastic country lanes and roads through spectacular landscape.
Be a Vyking for the day with Action Medical Research on this charity cycle ride with first-class support throughout the day and help our fight for little lives.
CLASSIC ROUTE
58 Miles: £42.00
Registration: 7:15 – 8:15am
Start Time: 7:15 – 8:20am
CHAMPION ROUTE
101 Miles: £42.00
Registration: 6:30 – 7:15am
Start Time: 6:30 – 7:20am
VENUE
The imposing winged exterior of Gilling Castle provides an impressive backdrop to our toughest ride yet!
A castle has stood on this site since the 14th century and this brooding giant sets the tone for the epic challenge facing riders on our brand-new sportive. The sense of grandeur starts straightaway as we welcome riders in its impressive Great Hall.
FEED STATIONS
Our team of volunteers will be on hand to help refuel your ride.
With four feed stations serving up a selection of snacks and hot and cold drinks, we’re sure to have everything you need to refuel, replenish and get you back on the road. Feed stations can be found at:
Hawnby – Champion & Classic 23 miles
Westerdale – Champion 57 miles
Amotherby – Champion 84 miles, Classic 45 miles
KEY INFORMATION
Location: Gilling Castle, Gilling East, York, YO62 4HP
Classic 58 Miles: £42.00
Champion 101 Miles: £42.00