The 2016 'It's Knott Winter' sportive will support the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity's Helipad appeal, with all profits going to the Charity. For more information about the charity and the Helipad appeal, visit http://www.rmchcharity.org.uk/helipad-appeal

The route will follow a loop anti clockwise around the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, taking in the spectacular climb of Bowland Knotts (hence the Sportive name), looping back around the beautiful Ribble Valley back to The Green Jersey for hot soup.

We would like to encourage riders to cycle year round and become winter warriors not just summer softies! With appropriate clothing and lighting cycling can be enjoyable whatever the season.

The ride will take in quiet roads around the Ribble Valley and head out as far as Giggleswick on the 100km route. It will be well signed and marshalled, and there will be hot drinks and food available back at The Green Jersey in Clitheroe.

There will a tea and cake stop at Wigglesworth (tbc), and a cafe stop at Slaidburn.

All riders will receive a cup of soup and a roll post event.

Info for Riders

Riders must be over 16 on date of ride. Riders should have a roadworthy bike, if you are not sure you can book it in for a pre-ride check with The Green Jersey. Riders must carry front and rear lights, be equipped for foul weather and for punctures. There will be a tea and cake stop at Slaidburn. We recommend that you also carry a couple of energy bars with you.