This is the 7th running of the Ronde Van Calderdale (RVC) that continues to win praise for the well signed route, the amazing scenery, the friendly nature of the volunteer team and the great feed stations and support for every rider entering.

The 2018 event will feature two ride lengths. The ever popular 72 mile ride (average ride time is over 5 hours as it is a real challenge) and now a new medium route of 50+ miles. The medium route follows the long route until feed station 2. the key difference between the long and medium route is about 20+ miles and you miss out on the Jowler Bank cobbled climb.

Both length rides include very testing climbs on both cobbles and Tarmac road sections in and around Calderdale that test the skills, stamina and endurance of every rider, with great scenery along the way. These are routes that have brought riders back each year along with their buddies where riders stop and cheer each other up climbs, then remount and hit the next climbs to keep the camaraderie going.

The entry fee will include a fully signed route, three main feed stations en route and a splash and dash gel station at the top of Trooper Lane about 9 miles from home. We have changing facilities at the HQ, Spen Valley High School. We have over 200 on-site parking spaces available, or park nearby and ride to the Sports College. We will have free self-service tea and coffee at the start and finish and porridge at sign on too.

The event will have around 300 signs to keep people en-route, before and after each junction.

This is a unique event in the UK sportive calendar, and all proceeds go to help develop riders from Kirklees Cycling Academy. Five of our riders, all members of British Cycling were selected for the Olympic Development Apprenticeship in October 2014, three more have made the ODA since and we have some Regional champions in our current squad. We have made further investments in coaching resources, infrastructure and subsidised coaching sessions to assist more riders to achieve their potential.

See you in April. 

We do not offer refunds but we hope you are ok with this as all funds go the club and everyone involved is a volunteer, giving their time as cyclists, for cyclists.

Darren, Mick, Ginny, Andy, Mark, Craig, Claire, and the many other RVC volunteers look forward to meeting previous riders and new riders too and looking after you to the very best of our ability.

A unique RVC gift and celebration ale will be provided to every rider on the day upon completion.

Info for Riders

Start times will commence from 09:15 staggered at 2 minute intervals. The entry fee is the same price as 2017 and remains unchanged now at £25. Your entry includes 3 x well manned feed stations, the gel station at the top of Trooper Lane and a unique Ronde Van Calderdale gift. Starting from Spen Valley High School (Roberttown Lane, Roberttown). This ride is a local version of the infamous Tour of Flanders and will include numerous cobbled climbs. The Route will be well signposted before and after each junction along the ride. A garmin file will be available to download before the event for those needing one. Soemtimes we need to undertake minor re-routing due to local road works, so please use the file as a guide and follow the RVC signs on the day. This is a ride using open roads therefore the highway code must be followed at all times.