The Daffodils Sportive was named after the World famous daffodils of Farndale, an area the route passes through. The event started in 2013 when we wanted to add a new Sportive to the Velo29 Calendar which incorporated some of our favourite roads. The routes have a challenge for all abilities without being too hard (it …
This new and exciting sportive for 2021 is a unique event that follows the Welsh/English border; in fact, the long route crosses the border no less than 17 times. Starting in the stunning city of Chester the routes head south-west on some fantastic roads as you dart between England and Wales on the way to …
Manchester > Sheffield Sportive HQ St Peter’s Square SK1 1DL The event that is rapidly becoming a ‘must-do’ early-season sportive. Not many sportives can boast a true town centre start but we have secured the lovely St Peters Square in Stockport to begin this new event. With views and scenery to rival most sportives in …
The 5 Dales Sportive has run under the umbrella of Richmond Cycling Club for the past 12 years. The club has now decided to hand over the event to Velo29 to ensure its longevity as one of the most challenging Sportives in the calendar. This is in effect for the 2018 event, we’ve moved the …
The Tour of The Pennines, an amazing mix of challenging climbs, amazing descents and stunning scenery in an area which will be new to many of our customers. An event with over 1,500 riders in the past! The HQ at Barnard Castle is great to access from the East and West, just off the A66. …
This classic sportive, named after and on the same route as the original Tour of the Peak road race, which ran from 1943 through to 2005. Follow in the wheel tracks of some of the top original British bike racers that have graced these roads, Malcolm Elliot, Mark Lovatt, John Tanner, Chris Lillywhite and Matt …
Without question one of the most amazing experiences available to a Sportive rider! Ride on the amazing roads of Yorkshire on 4 stages across 3 days in May. We open on Saturday morning, pushed off down the start ramp of a closed road prologue TT! 9km against the clock, streamed live to your friends and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
