Test your fitness in the Hateful Eight Yorkshire Reliability Ride Series 2017, kicking off with The Struggle’s on Sunday 22nd January 2017. 

Info for Riders

Test your fitness in the Hateful Eight Yorkshire Reliability Ride Series 2017, kicking off with The Struggle’s on Sunday 22nd January 2017. 

The route begins at Fodder Cafe at the Harrogate Show Ground, where parking is available. 

Riders will set off in groups based on ability level, from +18mph to 14mph. 

The Yorkshire Reliability Rides are a long-established highlight to the counties cycling calendar. Originally set up as Ron’s Reliable Five, the series has expanded to eight events including The Struggle’s ride on 22nd January.

A Reliability Ride is not exclusive to Yorkshire. Nationwide, a reliability ride is known as a test of a cyclist’s reliability and that of their bike coming out of the winter period.  The emphasis is on fitness, self-reliance and navigational skills, although they are also used by competitive cyclists for training ahead of the racing season.

The route is not signposted but a basic route map or description may be provided (along with a GPS file these days). There are no feedstations, timing chips or souvenir t-shirts etc, although refreshments are available following the ride.

The ride is not a race.  Like a normal cycling club ride, it takes place on open roads and without marshals etc.  It is imperative that participants ride responsibly and in accordance with the Highway Code.