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Struggle Dales

Cycle Sportive , Harrogate – Sunday, 19 May 2024

Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

5
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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

For one year only, Struggle Dales route will run in reverse, giving riders the opportunity to experience the Yorkshire Dales from a different perspective.

This epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over climbs including Trapping Hill, Malham Cove and many more bucket-list cycling climbs.

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

Event Details

Event URN:

536312

Start Date:

Sun, 19th May 2024

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:

See Event Website for Details

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Victoria Mannakee
07854 661277
hq@ridethestruggle.com

Safeguarding lead:

Victoria Mannakee
hq@ridethestruggle.com

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

For one year only, Struggle Dales route will run in reverse, giving riders the opportunity to experience the Yorkshire Dales from a different perspective.

This epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over climbs including Trapping Hill, Malham Cove and many more bucket-list cycling climbs.

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 Entry Fee (from)
Sun 19/05/24 06:30 174km / 108 miles 503 --- £59.00
Entry: Online: (£59.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/05/24 – 06:30
5
British Cycling Grading: 503
174km / 108 miles  |  £59.00

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

For one year only, Struggle Dales route will run in reverse, giving riders the opportunity to experience the Yorkshire Dales from a different perspective.

This epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over climbs including Trapping Hill, Malham Cove and many more bucket-list cycling climbs.

Find out more at: www.ridethestruggle.com

Event Details

Event URN:

536312

Start Date:

Sun, 19th May 2024

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

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

View map

Cheques payable to:

See Event Website for Details

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Victoria Mannakee
07854 661277
hq@ridethestruggle.com

Safeguarding lead:

Victoria Mannakee
hq@ridethestruggle.com

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

For one year only, Struggle Dales route will run in reverse, giving riders the opportunity to experience the Yorkshire Dales from a different perspective.

This epic Yorkshire sportive takes riders over 108 miles and 9,430ft of stunning yet unforgiving Yorkshire Dales terrain over climbs including Trapping Hill, Malham Cove and many more bucket-list cycling climbs.

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 Entry Fee (from)
Sun 19/05/24 06:30 174km / 108 miles 503 --- £59.00
Entry: Online: (£59.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/05/24 – 06:30
5
British Cycling Grading: 503
174km / 108 miles  |  £59.00

British Cycling Grading

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

British Cycling Grading

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

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