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Struggle - Dales

Cycle Sportive , Harrogate – Sunday, 23 May 2021

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British Cycling Grading

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Very Hard

Event Summary

Event Overview

Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales landscape. 

The renowned Struggle Dales Yorkshire sportive isn't one to be taken lightly, but with prior training, grit and guts it's achievable for almost any ambitious road cyclists. 

The Route

The epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over 7 climbs including Park Rash, Greenhow Hill, Trapping Hill and more.

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

Event Details

Event URN:

473233

Start Date:

Sun, 23rd May 2021

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Army Foundation College, Penny Pot Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2SE

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Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 17th May 2020

Event Website:

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Other Events:

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British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by Garmin

About the Event

Info for Riders

Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales landscape. 

The renowned Struggle Dales Yorkshire sportive isn't one to be taken lightly, but with prior training, grit and guts it's achievable for almost any ambitious road cyclists. 

About Struggle Dales

This iconic Yorkshire sportive begins in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire; making it an ideal weekend break for you and your support crew. 

The tough sportive route has claimed cult status nationwide, with riders travelling hundreds of miles year after year to tackle the gruelling challenge again and again. Cycling Weekly reviewed it as: "One of the best sportive events in the UK."

The Route

The epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over 7 climbs including Park Rash, Greenhow Hill, Trapping Hill and more.

Climbs

BEDLAM

HARTWITH BANK

GREENHOW HILL

MALHAM COVE

PARK RASH

TRAPPING HILL

TWO STOOPS

What's Included

  • Brilliant Route
  • 7 iconic climbs
  • Fully signposted route
  • 3 well-stocked feed stations
  • Finisher medal
  • Water bottle 
  • Free photo on Park Rash
  • Chip timing
  • Mechanical support
  • Broomwagon
  • Finisher village

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

The Rides

5
174km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 23/05/21 06:30 174km / 108 miles 503 ---
Entry: Postal: (£49.00)
Sun 23/05/21 – 06:30
5
British Cycling Grading: 503
174km / 108 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales landscape. 

The renowned Struggle Dales Yorkshire sportive isn't one to be taken lightly, but with prior training, grit and guts it's achievable for almost any ambitious road cyclists. 

The Route

The epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over 7 climbs including Park Rash, Greenhow Hill, Trapping Hill and more.

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

Event Details

Event URN:

473233

Start Date:

Sun, 23rd May 2021

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Army Foundation College, Penny Pot Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2SE

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 17th May 2020

Event Website:

Visit Website

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organiser

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by Garmin

About the Event

Info for Riders

Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales landscape. 

The renowned Struggle Dales Yorkshire sportive isn't one to be taken lightly, but with prior training, grit and guts it's achievable for almost any ambitious road cyclists. 

About Struggle Dales

This iconic Yorkshire sportive begins in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire; making it an ideal weekend break for you and your support crew. 

The tough sportive route has claimed cult status nationwide, with riders travelling hundreds of miles year after year to tackle the gruelling challenge again and again. Cycling Weekly reviewed it as: "One of the best sportive events in the UK."

The Route

The epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over 7 climbs including Park Rash, Greenhow Hill, Trapping Hill and more.

Climbs

BEDLAM

HARTWITH BANK

GREENHOW HILL

MALHAM COVE

PARK RASH

TRAPPING HILL

TWO STOOPS

What's Included

  • Brilliant Route
  • 7 iconic climbs
  • Fully signposted route
  • 3 well-stocked feed stations
  • Finisher medal
  • Water bottle 
  • Free photo on Park Rash
  • Chip timing
  • Mechanical support
  • Broomwagon
  • Finisher village

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

The Rides

5
174km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 23/05/21 06:30 174km / 108 miles 503 ---
Entry: Postal: (£49.00)
Sun 23/05/21 – 06:30
5
British Cycling Grading: 503
174km / 108 miles

British Cycling Grading

5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Very Hard
Entry powered by British Cycling
Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Very Hard

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