Ride details
Date & Time
Mon 05 May
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (ish)
Description
May Day Monday Ride to Sophie's Hampsthwaite
Ride leader
Distance
35.2 mi
(56.65 km)
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.
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
Chilly and a northerly wind. Option to do back of Norwood edge if it's just too much!