Ride details

Date & Time

Mon 05 May
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (ish)

Description

May Day Monday Ride to Sophie's Hampsthwaite

Meeting point

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Ride leader

Alizon

Distance

35.2 mi
(56.65 km)

Riders

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Type

b3,c

Notes

Ride copied from Easter Monday so hopefully better weather. We're ascending The Cote de Norwood Edge which will give those who are entering the WRC Epic and Challenge routes a bit of practice. It's doable, just shift into granny gear take it steady and enjoy it.

Location: 7 miles north of Otley, West Yorkshire on B road towards Pateley Bridge

Distance – 1.2 miles

Average gradient: 9%

Max gradient: 16%

Height gain – 571ft (174m)

100 Climbs #53

Everesting: 51*2.4 miles = 122 miles

Course record for open hill climb: 4.40 Jeff Wright

Safety, pace, and ride notes

Pace round about 12mph but we don't leave anyone behind and will regroup regularly. Note 2nd Meet point is the end of Weston Lane, Otley at 9.30am.

Kit, preparation, and weather

Well it's not April!