At exactly midday on Saturday 5th September, all riders will set off from the Restrap Factory HQ in Leeds and ride as far geographically north as possible. But there’s a twist. That’s only half the journey.
This time, you must turn around and return to where you started within the 24 hour window. One second after midday on Sunday 6th September and your distance will be invalid. One minute early and, well, you could have ridden a little further, couldn’t you?
Make the ride as hard or easy as you want it to be. Cruise in a vaguely northerly direction until you find a pub that you like, then potter home. Time trial as hard as you can and see if your legs will hold out on the return leg. Plan your route meticulously or make it up as you go. Ride solo, or enter as a group of friends. Whatever your approach though, you can be sure that to win, it’s going to need a huge effort.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Restrap event without a party. The factory will be open for friends and family to dotwatch live and the vibe will be turned up a notch as riders make their way home, culminating in a prize ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
The winner of each category that reaches the furthest north by latitude (Mens, Womens and Team) will receive a prize pot based on the data from their ride:
£10 per complete 10km of northerly latitude covered.
£10 per complete 1000m of height climbed over the total distance of their ride.
For example, if the winner reaches 259km due north of Restrap HQ and they climb 2,876m along their route. They will win £250 + £20 = £270. No rounding up.. we want to make this a carrot on a stick to push that little bit further..
There will be no runners up. Winner takes it all.
Entry is £60 per person - but ICC members get a £5 discount. Just enter ILKLEYFIVER at checkout