Struggle Dales
SE
From Struggle Events
Sunday 22nd May 2022
Past event
Harrogate
£49.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating cycling challenge at the Struggle Dales, hosted by Struggle Events on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Set against the stunning backdrop of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, this iconic sportive is renowned as one of the UK's toughest rides. Riders will embark on a relentless 108-mile journey through the breathtaking yet challenging terrain of the Yorkshire Dales. The Struggle Dales isn't just a race; it's an adventure that tests your limits and rewards you with unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or an ambitious newcomer, with the right training, this event is within your reach. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts who return year after year to conquer this legendary route that has earned rave reviews, including one from Cycling Weekly calling it "one of the best sportive events in the UK." Don't miss out on the chance to challenge yourself while enjoying a fantastic weekend getaway!
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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. Illustration by Loopie
Climbs
BEDLAM: Location: mile 5; Distance: 0.6 miles; Elevation gain: 281ft; Steepness: 8% avg. Bedlam on Strava
HARTWITH BANK: Location: mile 10; Distance: 0.7 miles; Elevation gain: 458ft; Gradient: 11% avg. Hartwith Bank on Strava
GREENHOW HILL: Location: mile 15; Distance: 2.4 miles; Elevation gain: 934ft; Gradient: 7% avg. Greenhow on Strava
MALHAM COVE: Location: mile 38; Distance: 1.1 miles; Elevation gain: 544ft; Gradient: 9% avg. Malham Cove on Strava
PARK RASH: Location: mile 52; Distance: 1.2 miles; Elevation gain: 684ft; Gradient: 10% avg. Park Rash on Strava
TRAPPING HILL: Location: mile 80; Distance: 0.7 miles; Elevation gain: 369ft; Gradient: 9% avg. Trapping Hill on Strava
TWO STOOPS: Location: mile 94; Distance: 1.6 miles; Elevation gain: 680ft; Gradient: 7% avg. Two Stoops on Strava
Although there’s some challenging uphill segments, there’s plenty of fun segments too. Illustration by Loopie
Climbs
BEDLAM: Location: mile 5; Distance: 0.6 miles; Elevation gain: 281ft; Steepness: 8% avg. Bedlam on Strava
HARTWITH BANK: Location: mile 10; Distance: 0.7 miles; Elevation gain: 458ft; Gradient: 11% avg. Hartwith Bank on Strava
GREENHOW HILL: Location: mile 15; Distance: 2.4 miles; Elevation gain: 934ft; Gradient: 7% avg. Greenhow on Strava
MALHAM COVE: Location: mile 38; Distance: 1.1 miles; Elevation gain: 544ft; Gradient: 9% avg. Malham Cove on Strava
PARK RASH: Location: mile 52; Distance: 1.2 miles; Elevation gain: 684ft; Gradient: 10% avg. Park Rash on Strava
TRAPPING HILL: Location: mile 80; Distance: 0.7 miles; Elevation gain: 369ft; Gradient: 9% avg. Trapping Hill on Strava
TWO STOOPS: Location: mile 94; Distance: 1.6 miles; Elevation gain: 680ft; Gradient: 7% avg. Two Stoops on Strava
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...
Struggle provides Maurten nutrition to offer optimal fuel at feeds throughout the route, ensuring you’re taking in what you need - when you need it most.
FEED 1: Cracoe, 30 miles: Maurten gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas
WATER STATION: Kettlewell, 51 miles: Maurten gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas
FEED 2: Ferby, 77 miles: Maurten caffeine gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas, pork pies
FEED 1: Cracoe, 30 miles: Maurten gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas
WATER STATION: Kettlewell, 51 miles: Maurten gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas
FEED 2: Ferby, 77 miles: Maurten caffeine gels, Maurten energy powder, Veloforte bars, bananas, pork pies
Arriving back at Struggle sportive HQ, the atmosphere is alive with post-ride banter and cheers of accomplishment. There's gourmet food vendors, a barista bar and plenty of beer on sale to allow riders to relax with a must-deserved pint and burger while checking their chip time and cheering in their friends, club mates and fellow Strugglers.
Struggle Dales is a timed event, providing a great personal challenge you can chip away at year on year to smash an annual PR for the course. Chip times are available instantly at the finish upon crossing the line and emailed out once the last rider has completed the course.
We pride ourselves in offering free event photography for all riders. And these aren't your average event photos; our world class cycling events photographer captures you in an iconic Struggle style black and white shot cresting one of the toughest ascents and set against the best backdrops. So grit your teeth, give us your best pain face and create a shot worthy of a new bad-ass profile picture.
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Organiser's description
Struggle Dales is one of the UK's hardest sportives, set near the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales. This renowned sportive isn't one to be taken lightly, but with prior training, grit and guts it's achievable for almost any ambitious road cyclists.
This iconic sportive begins in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, making it an ideal weekend break for you and your support crew. The event takes riders over 108 miles of stunning yet unforgiving terrain. 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."
This iconic sportive begins in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, making it an ideal weekend break for you and your support crew. The event takes riders over 108 miles of stunning yet unforgiving terrain. 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."
Location
Killinghall, Harrogate HG3 2RU, UK
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