Taking place on Sunday 24th May 2026 from the upmarket spa town of Harrogate, the routes test riders to the toughest cycling terrain over iconic cycling climbs in the beautiful but brutal Yorkshire Dales National Park.
There are three routes to choose from.
250KM ULTRA ROUTE £69
Set to be the biggest and toughest Struggle edition yet, the Struggle 250km Ultra route tests riders to ten iconic Yorkshire cycling climbs woven into an epic beautiful but brutal route.
165KM CLASSIC ROUTE £59
While staying true to the original Struggle distance with 6 iconic climbs, the 2026 route features all new ascents such as Langbar, High Hill, Norwood Edge and many more. It's set to be an epic parcours.
120KM ROUTE £49
Aspiring riders are invited to join Struggle to take on a tough 120km route. All routes are fully supported and any rider of any ability is welcome to join us.