Back for the fourth year, bigger and better than ever!  Choose from 25km or 40km routes accross some of the finest singletrack in the southern Lake District.  Our event accesses private trails available to ride on this day only for riders taking part in the Challenge.  Entry fee includes insurance, professional first aid cover and best of all lots and lots of food and drink at the finish.  All proceeds to Dean Barwick Primary School.

Info for Riders

Maps will be displayed on the day at registration. There are checkpoints around the course and a refreshment stop but all riders are advised to carry sufficient food and water. There will be a barbecue at the school running throughout the day for all riders and spectators. The Routes - SHORT MTB CHALLENGE - Starting from Dean Barwick School at 11am this route twists and turns around the village for approximately 25km. Although there are no single major climbs the nature of the terrain means over 600m of ascent (and descent of course!) LONG MTB CHALLENGE - Starting from Dean Barwick School at 11am this route ventures further into the wilds around Witherslack (and beyond). It notches up 55km and approximately 1700m of climbing and descending. It is a good route for experienced riders and those wishing to step up to longer distances. ENTER TODAY SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT!