Sunday 28th Feb 2010, Tourist Trials. Cleveland Wheelers 50 in 4, Northallerton, starts Marton Shops at 9:00am. Ferryhill Wheelers 100 in 7, starts 9:00am at the Gretna.
Sunday 21st March, Killhope Grimpeur, Promoted by Houghton Cycling Club, a 100km loop into the north pennines, starting from Lanchester to Nenthead and back. 1800mtrs of climbing over such delights as Killhope Cross and Crawleyside bank. Free food provided at the finish. Entry Form
Sunday 11th April, The Gilpin’s Gallop, 100km and 200km rides. Promoted by Houghton Cycling Club, both rides start and finish at our clubrooms in Newbottle, Houghton le Spring. The 200km follows a largely flat route to Boroughbridge and back, while the 100km covers half of the route, turning near Girsby, just south of the Tees beyond Neasham. Free food is provided at the finish. 200km Entry Form , 100km Entry Form
Sunday 25th April, Three routes to choose from:
Wrynose or Bust: a truly continental cycling sportive of over 112 miles, through the hills of the Lake District, including severe climbs over Grisebeck, a 25% climb up Wrynose with a 30% decent to Little Langdale, before returning through Grizedale Forest
The Bay Dash: is a more moderate cycling ride of just over 60 miles which still requires a reasonable level of fitness. The start follows the Wrynose route round the edge of Morecambe Bay to Cark, through the lovely Cartmel valley, before returning to the start.
Family Fun:A relatively easy 12 miles, suitable for all the family, starting from the Halton army camp near Lancaster, using the Sustrans cycle route to Morecambe, before proceeding along the promenade to Hest Bank before returning to where you started via Lancaster canal cycle path.
This is a fund-raising promotion organised by The Rotary Club of Lancaster and a few cycling friends. All net proceeds are in aid of Cancercare, Rainbow House and Polio Plus with smaller contributions to a few other local Rotary initiatives. Full details at www.wrynose.org
Sunday 9th May, the Fred Whitton Challenge. The Fred Whitton Challenge is a gruelling 112 mile sportive ride for charity around the Lake District, and finishes at Coniston, the route includes the climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott & Wrynose passes. A very popular ride, Nick and Ian have already booked their places!
Sunday 16th May, the Etape du Dales 112 mile sportive in the Yorkshire Dales starting and finishing in Threshfield, near Grassington. This event is now full.
Saturday 29th May, the Richmond Cyclosportive
The 5 Dale 100: 5 Dales, 100 miles and 6 major ascents. A serious proposition, with the 2 hardest ascents near the end of the ride.
The 4 Dale 80: Takes the same route as the 100, but 'escapes' down Wensleydale, missing out the 2 hardest ascents.
The 3 Dale 50: Starts with the 80 and 100 routes, doing the first two ascents, but takes a left down Swaledale for a fast finish into Richmond.
Sunday 6th June, the 50 mile "Round 50". The first of the Darlington Tourist Trials. A good "starter" for the 70 mile challenge in July.
Entry fees: in advance £4.50 with t-shirt, £2.50 standard entry. On the day £6.00 with t-shirt, £2.50 standard entry. Start: Dolphin Centre, Register between 8.30am - 9.30am.
Saturday 12th June - the Cyclone Challenge rides designed to provide an experience and a challenge for all ages and abilities. There is a choice of three rides of 33, 62 and 101mls – starting and finishing at Newcastle Falcons Stadium at Kingston Park.
Sunday 13th June - The Beaumont Trophy Premier Calendar Road Race The 2010 edition of the race will see a modification in the course with the riders tackling the 22.3mls circuit 4 times. There will be a prime on each ascent of the Ryals and an overall KOM Prize for the best climber. After the 4th ascent of the Ryals the riders will go onto a smaller circuit which is a slightly modified version of the smaller circuit used in previous years.
The slight change in the route should ensure a thrilling race where the outcome could remain in doubt until the last few miles. On each of the five laps the riders pass through the start/finish line in Stamfordham and there is an intermediate sprint. Points gained go towards a point's prize. The route for the whole event uses quiet roads which are ideal for racing with very little or no traffic. Any traffic on the circuit is safely dealt with by the National Motorcycle Escort Group.
SUNDAY 13th JUNE 2010, TRIENNIAL VETERANS’ CYCLE RIDE These rides take place every three years at venues throughout the country. This year Teesside Branch of the Cyclists’ Touring Club is hosting an event.
Start/finish in Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees with a route of 100 miles through quieter roads of the Lower Tees Valley and the outstanding scenery of Swaledale and Wensleydale. The ride is a reliability trial for experienced cyclists aged 50 years or over. It is certainly not a race and is to be completed at a leisurely pace in 12 hours.
• Lunch provided • Route sheets • Refreshments stop opportunities • Support and back-up provided • Certificates awarded on completion
Come and join us in what promises to be a challenging but enjoyable ride. You can be assured of good company and a warm welcome.
An entry fee of £10 includes lunch etc. Closing date for entries 14th May 2010-01-29 Contact – BRIAN TURNBULL 01642/588768 email – Bernice.Turnbull@btinternet.com
Sunday 4th July, the 70 mile Tourist Trial The amendments made to this route gave the 70 a new lease of life and proved popular with participants. This is a good progression from the Round 50. Entry fees: in advance £4.50 with t-shirt, £2.50 standard entry. On the day £6.00 with t-shirt, £2.50 standard entry. Start: SOUTH PARK, register between 8.30am - 9.30am.
This is a challenging ride for experienced cyclists. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 25th July 2010, Tourist Trial. 100 in 8, starts Marton Shops at 9am
The Castles Ride, Sunday 1st August This ride is over 80 miles and includes some tough climbing over Redmire Moor. The route also takes riders around some of the most scenic countryside and is linked, as the name suggests, by local castles. The new route, which heads as far as Castle Bolton, is good preparation for the Hell of the North in September. Check in and lunch stop is in Leyburn.
Entry fees: in advance £4.50 with t-shirt, £2.50 standard entry. On the day £6.00 with t shirt, £2.50 standard entry. Start: Dolphin Centre, register between 8.30am - 9.30am
This is a challenging ride for experienced cyclists. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 17th July, Lanchester, 405 km. Promoted by Houghton Cycling Club. Starting at 2pm from Lanchester, it goes via Allenheads, Alston, Gilsland, Newcastleton, Moffat, Dumfries, High Hesket, Hartside, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Frosterley and back to Lanchester. With a 26hours 40 minutes maximum time allowance, 4.40pm Sunday is the latest finishing time to successfully qualify. There are about 5,500 metres of climbing. All controls will be commercial, from ATMs, shops, cafes, etc; (time-marked receipts are required). For food and/or rest during the night, the route calls at or passes near to 24hour motorway services at 200km (Johnstonebridge), 260km (Gretna) and 300km (Southwaite). There will be no free food at the finish. Entry Form
The 100 mile "Hell of the North" Ride, Sunday 5th September The classic ride of the year, the Hell of the North continues to prove extremely popular, attracting close to 200 cyclists in 2007. Unfortunately severe weather prevented the official ride taking place in 2008. A picturesque route, the ride goes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, but is a tough test and only for experienced cyclists. Check in and lunch stop is in Kirkby Stephen.
Entry fees: in advance £4.50 with t shirt, £2.50 standard entry. On the day £6.00 with t shirt, £2.50 standard entry. Start: Dolphin Centre, register between 8.30am - 9.30am.
This is a challenging ride for experienced cyclists. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
A group from Darlington CC will be leaving at 8:30am for a 'steady' ride, a faster group will be leaving at 9:00am.
Sunday 12th September, Durham and Northumberland 100km and 200km. Promoted by Houghton Cycling Club. Both rides start and finish at the clubrooms in Newbottle, Houghton le Spring. The 200 takes in Blanchand, Bellingham and Elsdon, with the 100k covering half of the same route. Free food is provided at the finish. 200km Entry Form , 100km Entry Form
Sunday 12th September 2010, Tourist Trial. 50 in 4, Castleton, starts Marton cross roads at 9am