Struggle Dales
SE
From Struggle Events
Sunday 14th May 2023
Past event
06:30
Harrogate
£55.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Struggle Dales, taking place on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, in the stunning Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Organised by Struggle Events, this sportive is renowned as one of the UK's toughest cycling events, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales. Riders will experience a range of distances that promise to push their limits, making it a perfect fit for ambitious road cyclists looking to test their mettle. While the course is undeniably demanding, with the right training, determination, and spirit, participants can conquer its challenges and relish the thrill of the ride. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a day of adventure and camaraderie in one of England's most picturesque regions!
Struggle Dales
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The Struggle Dales sportive route is 108 miles long, taking in 9430ft over seven climbs set within North Yorkshire’s stunning scenery along the region’s best cycling roads. Although there’s some challenging uphill segments, there’s plenty of fun segments too. Cycling Weekly reviewed it as: "One of the best sportive events in the UK."
All Struggle sportives are run for cyclists - by cyclists! From caffeine gels for your final push home and pork pies when you've had enough of sweet energy bars, to a mechanical hotline and sag wagon support and encouragement marshals willing you up the major climbs... and much more...
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Struggle Dales features 7 climbs including the infamous Greenhow Hill, the stunning Malham Cove and the tasty hairpins of Park Rash.
All participants under the age of 18 must submit a consent form completed by their parent/guardian to [email protected] before the event. Parental consent forms are available for download from the British Cycling website. Riders under the age of 16 must also be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Organiser's description
Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales landscape. 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.
Location
Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Struggle Dales
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Struggle Events
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