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 …
Lincoln 262 Lincoln 262 is a massive challenge! We wanted to offer a Super Challenge Sportive to riders as part of their Beast prep but also to offer a different day out in the ultra distance area of Sportive riding. We’ve made the route as flat as possible but managed to retain what you’d expect …
The Yorkshire Beast Sportive HQ Thirsk Race Course YO7 1QL Stats Distance: 203.2 miles Elevation: 16,329.8 ft (RWGPS) Ride Time: 16hrs Feeds: 5 Price: £85 Start: 05:00am Sharp Registration: Chips are posted to you on Monday 14th June. All riders must complete the event after 16 hours of riding/12.5mph. The Finish Line will Close at …
The Stockton Sportive, one of the most inclusive events in the calendar! From the “tougher than the Fred Whitton” Tour de Moor at 100 miles/ 11,000ft of the climbing route, right down to the nearly flat short route ride, there is something for everyone! Any of the 4 routes available are stunning. Depart the established …
Struggle Moors is one of the UK's hardest sportives in Yorkshire. Struggle Moors will next take place on 03 July 2022. Although this epic feat may feel frightful, with preparation, pacing and plenty of fuel it's achievable for any aspiring road cyclist. The event begins in the stunning setting of Ampleforth Abbey, North Yorkshire and …
Welcome to the White Rose Classic 2022 - Ilkley Cycle Club is celebrating 10 years of running the event, the White Rose Classic is an established sportive taking you through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The event goes from strength to strength each year and to many is Yorkshire’s Premier Sportive. In 2019 we …
It's been a long time coming but TriHard are finally hosting a Full Distance Triathlon. Those are the same distances as the Kona Ironman race, but the weather will likely be a bit cooler and the route is definitely more interesting. Based at Ripon racecourse with full camping and catering facilities and with routes that …
BEYOND WALES SPORTIVE Wales is an impressive place to cycle, not just for its Mountains but also its Towns and Villages. This event has some flat spots and will mostly be about the tough climbs with sections above 10% and sometimes well above it. The respite comes in the descents. However, there is still wonder …
Selby 3 Swans, another amazing new event in the Velo29 Calendar! This Sportive was established originally by Selby Cycling Club, a victim of its own success and a credit to the great job done by the club it rapidly outgrew the capacity of a Club setup so was passed to Yorkshire Cancer Research. Hit by …
BEYOND YORKSHIRE SPORTIVE Yorkshire is home to outstanding scenery, great castles, abbeys and a breathtakingly peaceful atmosphere. Each route will weave through stunning, massively varied scenery and historical landscapes creating an experience to be remembered. This is a great ride to give a varied profile, some ups, plenty of downs and spectacular Yorkshire scenery. With aid …
The White Horse is a fine way to end your Sportive Season. With three distance options, there is something to suit all abilities. From the 26mile short route with one “challenge” climb, the Medium route with some major hills and the long route which tackles both Carlton and White Horse Bank. The routes are all …
An iconic route cycled by hundreds of people every year, usually over 4 or 5 days. But how about doing it in just 1 day? A stunning 150 mile with 4500m of ascent road ride from the mountainous Western Lake District, through the Yorkshire Dales, across the flat Vale of York and finally the Northern …
