We are delighted to announce that after unfortunately being cancelled due to bad weather back in March, Sitwell Cycling Club's second Reliability Ride, Ranskill Gold 2023 is back with a new date of the 15th October 2023. The event is being held to raise money for our charity partner Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

If you entered the original event, your entry has been carried across and no further action is required. If you are no longer able to participate, please contact James Fox to arrange a refund if required. If you didn't enter originally but would like to join in this time around - fantastic!

 
As this is a Reliability Ride, the route is not signposted, but a GPX file will be provided before the event. It is most definitely not a race! The event takes place on open roads without marshals, and it is imperative that participants ride responsibly and in accordance with the Highway Code
 
There are three routes to choose from - the 40 mile 'Compact', 60 mile 'Semi-Compact' and the 'Standard' 80 mile jaunt to really test your reliability. All routes head in an easterly direction from the event HQ, they are predominantly flat-ish on quiet roads but with a couple of undulations here and there to keep you on your toes.
 
Entry is £10 per rider for all routes, light refreshments are available at HQ before and after the event. All donations to Bluebell Wood gratefully received!
 
Pre entry is preferred although entry is available on the day (card payments available).

Info for Riders

HQ

We are back to our original HQ at Ulley Village Hall, Main Street, Ulley, S26 3YD for this revised edition of the event. Please note there is no car parking available at HQ and limited on street parking in the village. Please park with consideration for residents in the village, please consider riding over to HQ or car sharing if necessary.

Sign On and Start Times

Sign on from 8:00am, start times are dependent on route:

80 mile - 8:30am roll out

60 mile - 9:00am roll out

40 mile - 9:30am roll out

Feed Stations

Please be aware that as this is a Reliability Ride there are no feed stations, however we encourage you to stop at any one of the great eateries along the three routes such as:

80 Mile - Happy Cafe @ Sandtoft (around mile 43)

60 Mile - Pantry 8020 @ Misterton (around mile 26)

40 Mile - Torworth Grange @ Torworth (around mile 18)

Route

GPX files will be emailed out prior to the event along with route descriptions.

Junior Riders

Under 18's must provide a signed parental consent form. No form - no ride.