​Darlington Cycling Club

Darlington CC - Challenge Rides:

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DCC Challenge Ride Dates – 2024

 

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These rides are planned to start at 08:00 on a Sat to allow for the longer duration and the roads are normally a little quieter than a Sunday. If the weather is poor on a Sat, we have the option to switch it to the Sunday, which we did recently.

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The idea behind rides is that they stretch you a little, but progressively over the year, with either distance or climbing or a combination of both. The goal is to get you to ride a flattish 100 miles in August, then the 100-mile Hell of the North in September, followed by a flat 200k (124 miles) in October. The longer rides often have two stops, to allow for a bit of recover. The ave speed is circa 14.5 mph, but this can alter with the terrain. 

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For those of you that may be a little anxious with these distances, remember you are riding in a group, and we do not leave anybody behind. If you have any doubt about your ability to complete the ride, ask a Ride Leader as they will have an idea if your fitness is up to it.

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These rides are for DCC members only and come at no cost, other than your cake & coffee at the stops.

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RIDES:

March - Saturday 16th - Approx 60 miles

April - Saturday 20th - Approx 70 miles 

May - Saturday 25th - Approx 80 miles

June - Saturday 15th - Approx 80 hilly miles

July - Saturday 13th - Approx 85 miles - Castles Ride

August - Saturday 10th - Flat 100 milles

September - Saturday 14th - Hell of the North - 100 miles

October - Saturday 5th - Flat 200k

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