Tour of the Pennines
Sat 3rd October, Saddleworth, Oldham
100km and 60km ride around the Pennine hills of Saddleworth. The event takes in routes used by the Milk Race, Tour of Britain and Tour of the Pennines pro cycle race. The event starts in the picturesque village of Uppermill, it then passes through ther villages of Mossley, Meltham, Marsden, Slaithwaite, Denshaw, Ripponden, Milnrow and Newhey.
The 100km route takes in the climbs of Isle of Skye, Standegde, Scape Goat Hill, Nont Sarahs, Windy Hill Black Stone Edge,the Moorcock and Horse & Jockey, the 60km ride misses out Windy Hill Black Stone Edge,the Moorcock The event is sponsored by Lana Thai Restaurants who will be serving up a free curry to all participents and Torelli Sport one of the UK biggest suppliers of custom printed sports drinks bottles who will be supplying competitors with a sports bottle and sponsoring the water stations.
Head Quarters Uppermill Cricket Club, Saddleworth nestled at the foot of the Pennines is just 30 mins drive from the centre of Manchester. The nearest train station is a mile away in Greenfield. The nearest town is Oldham. Towns within a one mile travelling time from the event are Machester, Leeds, Huddersfield, Stockport, Bradford, Preston, Bury Blackburn, Liverpool. The nearest motorway junctions are M62 Denshaw, M60 Oldham, M67 Hyde.
Saddleworth is a tourist area surrounded by the Pennine Hills. Uppermill hosts a wide range of Cafes, Public Houses, Museum, Canal Boats Trips, Shops, Restaurants, B&Bs, Hotels, Churches, Local Markets, Playing Fields, Parks and places of interest.
Ride features:
- Electronic Timing
- Feed Stations
- Sag Wagon
- Mechanic/ Service
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