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Event Summary
Event Overview
The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is returning in 2015 ... due to popular demand!
The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De France Yorkshire Route and started in 2013. 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 one of the toughest ascents in England and is a must for all cyclists. Snake Pass is one of only a few road climbs in the UK that are comparable in length and average gradient (approximately 7 per cent for around 3.2 miles (5.1 km) to those used in continental cycle racing. The Strines are a quick series of short steep climbs, each challenging on thier own and punishing when combined.
The Hard Route is graded level 3 and the Extreme Route level 4. In total the Hard route is an elevation of 4035 ft and the Extreme 6122 ft.
Wakefield Hospice prides itself in providing you with fantastic day of cycling. We seek donations from local suppliers to host plentiful feed stations on route. Nuffield Health Wakefield also host the start and finish of the route with ample parking and access to thier spa facilities at the finish to help you relax. We also provide you with chip timing, a finishers t-shirt and certifuclate. Back up mechanical support is also provided on route if needed.
This is a fundraising event raising money for patient care at Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice provide end of life care and support for patients and thier families living with an end of life diagnosis. We ask that cyclists try to raise as much as they can through taking part in this challenge. There is no specific fundraising target and we welcome entries from as many cyclists as possible.
Event Details
- Event URN:
376277
- Start Date:
Sun, 27th Sep 2015
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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Nuffield Health , Calder Island Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AW
View map - Cheques payable to:
Wakefield Hospice
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping
Reports
The Dark Peak - Custom Cycling Vests NOW AVAILABLE
Posted 07/08/2015 - Danielle Norman
The popular Wakefield Hospice Sportive: The Dark Peak is in its third year and after many request...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
At the end of this grueling 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
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Extreme Route
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 27/09/15 | 08:00 | 05 hr / 116km / 72 miles | 216 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
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Sun 27/09/15 – 08:00
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Hard Route
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 27/09/15 | 08:00 | 04 hr / 80km / 50 miles | 98 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£22.50), On Day: (£25.00)
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Sun 27/09/15 – 08:00
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Event Summary
Event Overview
The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is returning in 2015 ... due to popular demand!
The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De France Yorkshire Route and started in 2013. 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 one of the toughest ascents in England and is a must for all cyclists. Snake Pass is one of only a few road climbs in the UK that are comparable in length and average gradient (approximately 7 per cent for around 3.2 miles (5.1 km) to those used in continental cycle racing. The Strines are a quick series of short steep climbs, each challenging on thier own and punishing when combined.
The Hard Route is graded level 3 and the Extreme Route level 4. In total the Hard route is an elevation of 4035 ft and the Extreme 6122 ft.
Wakefield Hospice prides itself in providing you with fantastic day of cycling. We seek donations from local suppliers to host plentiful feed stations on route. Nuffield Health Wakefield also host the start and finish of the route with ample parking and access to thier spa facilities at the finish to help you relax. We also provide you with chip timing, a finishers t-shirt and certifuclate. Back up mechanical support is also provided on route if needed.
This is a fundraising event raising money for patient care at Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice provide end of life care and support for patients and thier families living with an end of life diagnosis. We ask that cyclists try to raise as much as they can through taking part in this challenge. There is no specific fundraising target and we welcome entries from as many cyclists as possible.
Event Details
- Event URN:
376277
- Start Date:
Sun, 27th Sep 2015
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Nuffield Health , Calder Island Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AW
View map - Cheques payable to:
Wakefield Hospice
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping
Reports
The Dark Peak - Custom Cycling Vests NOW AVAILABLE
Posted 07/08/2015 - Danielle Norman
The popular Wakefield Hospice Sportive: The Dark Peak is in its third year and after many request...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
At the end of this grueling 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
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Extreme Route
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 27/09/15 | 08:00 | 05 hr / 116km / 72 miles | 216 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
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Sun 27/09/15 – 08:00
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Hard Route
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 27/09/15 | 08:00 | 04 hr / 80km / 50 miles | 98 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£22.50), On Day: (£25.00)
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Sun 27/09/15 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading
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