The Wakefield Hospice Sportive: The Dark Peak 2014

Cycle Sportive , Wakefield – Sunday, 21 Sep 2014

Cycle Sportive
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Registered Sportive

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive: The Dark Peak

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is in its second year with hugely popular reviews in 2013. Read here for more information - http://www.wakefieldhospice.org/News/The-Dark-Peak-Returns

The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire.

Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists.

Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh.

At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts.

We will provide you with timing and on route with support vehicles and food stations.   Entrance is just £25 and we ask you to raise as much sponsorship as you can for Wakefield Hospice.   For more information please contact Danielle.cain@wakefield.hospice.co.uk 01924 213900

This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition. Each rider is issued with a sponsorship pack and we hope that you will raise as much as you can. If you would like to just join us for the ride you are welcome to do so.

Event Details

Event URN:

311866

Start Date:

Sun, 21st Sep 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Nuffield Health , Calder Island Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AW

View map

Cheques payable to:

Wakefield Hospice

Event Website:

Visit Website

Reports

Bike hire now available for Wakefield Hospice Sportive – The Dark Peak

Posted 03/09/2014 - British Cycling

Bike hire now available for Wakefield Hospice Sportive – The Dark Peak

View Full Report

The return of The Dark Peak

Posted 23/07/2014 - British Cycling

Taking on highlights of this year’s Tour de France day two route.

View Full Report

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is in its second year with hugely popular reviews in 2013. Read here for more information - http://www.wakefieldhospice.org/News/The-Dark-Peak-Returns The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire. Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists. Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh. At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts. This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition.

The Rides

Extreme Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 116km / 72 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
116km / 72 miles
Hard Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 71km / 44 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
71km / 44 miles
Moderate Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 36km / 22 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
36km / 22 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive: The Dark Peak

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is in its second year with hugely popular reviews in 2013. Read here for more information - http://www.wakefieldhospice.org/News/The-Dark-Peak-Returns

The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire.

Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists.

Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh.

At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts.

We will provide you with timing and on route with support vehicles and food stations.   Entrance is just £25 and we ask you to raise as much sponsorship as you can for Wakefield Hospice.   For more information please contact Danielle.cain@wakefield.hospice.co.uk 01924 213900

This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition. Each rider is issued with a sponsorship pack and we hope that you will raise as much as you can. If you would like to just join us for the ride you are welcome to do so.

Event Details

Event URN:

311866

Start Date:

Sun, 21st Sep 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Nuffield Health , Calder Island Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AW

View map

Cheques payable to:

Wakefield Hospice

Event Website:

Visit Website

Reports

Bike hire now available for Wakefield Hospice Sportive – The Dark Peak

Posted 03/09/2014 - British Cycling

Bike hire now available for Wakefield Hospice Sportive – The Dark Peak

View Full Report

The return of The Dark Peak

Posted 23/07/2014 - British Cycling

Taking on highlights of this year’s Tour de France day two route.

View Full Report

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is in its second year with hugely popular reviews in 2013. Read here for more information - http://www.wakefieldhospice.org/News/The-Dark-Peak-Returns The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire. Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists. Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh. At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts. This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition.

The Rides

Extreme Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 116km / 72 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
116km / 72 miles
Hard Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 71km / 44 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
71km / 44 miles
Moderate Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 21/09/14 08:00 36km / 22 miles ---
Sun 21/09/14 – 08:00
36km / 22 miles

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