Ride the lakes is a challenging cycle sportive taking place on some of. The cumbrian cracker is one of the original lakeland cycle sportives. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive 2020 sun 22 nov book. Established 50 years ago velo club cumbria has something to offer for all cyclists, whether its for fun, to get fit, to be part of a club, make friends or push yourself to the limit. Coronavirus please check event websites for the latest updates on cancellations.
Epic events cumbrian cracker a bike ride in lakes, cumbria. Carlisle racecourse, durdar road, carlisle, cumbria, ca2 4ts. Velo retro is the only retro cycle event in the english lake district. Cumbria christmas cracker cycle sportive sunday, dec 2009. The cumbrian cracker cycle sportive is a cycle ride that takes place from grasmere village hall. The routes are spectacular as good as any you will find in the world. The cumbrian cracker cycle sportive uk cycling events. Route information the route is just short of 60 miles and heads south along the shores of coniston to the feed stop at cartmel scout hut. With the new circuit coming to carlisle we all need to share the workload of organising and promoting. And these events are not just a british phenomenon, there are many such events the world over an amazing way to see a different part of the world. Our portfolio includes open water swimming, triathlon, duathlon, cycle sportives, road running and trail running.
The endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive by marc laithwaite. The route continues round the back of coniston water to reach the food stop at cartmel scout hut. Organisers description the cumbrian cracker is one of the original lakeland cycle sportives. Its a 60 miles route which starts and finishes in grasmere village and climbs red bank within the first mile. Play cumbria quizzes on sporcle, the worlds largest quiz community. Nov 18, 2018 the cumbrian cracker cycle sportive is a cycle ride that takes place from grasmere village hall. Uoc active is all about making sport and exercise as inclusive as possible. Deciding that dear sweet bambi would be just the meal to help me bound up the hills the following day, however the dessert after may have just helped with extra momentum on the way down, tasty though. Following the feed stop the northern leg then weaves its way through fantastic cycling lanes, returning via grizedale forest, hawkshead and ambleside. Epic events are based in the north west of england and organise triathlon, cycle sportive, trail running. The majority of the event listed on this website have now been cancelled or rescheduled due to the outbreak of covid19. The route information below is shown for historical purposes only.
The roads in south lakeland are some of the best you will ever ride and well worth the trip. The 20 endurance store cumbrian cracker will take place place from grasmere village hall on sunday november 17th offering a 60 mile route around the south lakeland roads. Pages in category sport in carlisle, cumbria the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. It s a 60 miles route which starts and finishes in grasmere village and climbs red bank within the first mile. Epic events organise sports events throughout the north west of england. Do you want to get out on your bike with a bunch of like minded people in a beautiful area. The mendips sportive is a stunning ride that will take you through the heart of the mendip hills, burrington combe and cheddar gorge. In addition there are a number of guided rides in cumbria, organised by british cycling. Experienced cyclists will require a gear ratio of 3927, a compact chainset or triple chainset is strongly. Building in ulverston, cumbria foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The cumbrian cracker takes place from grasmere village hall, 16th november 2014 and entries will open june 2014. We are undefeatable is a new campaign for people with long term health conditions. Cumbria christmas cracker 2011 cycle sportive the christmas cracker cycle sportive was postponed in 2010 to february 2011.
The return leg then weaves its way through fantastic country lanes, via grizedale forest, hawkshead and. This is a classic autumn sportive and an epic day out on the bike, make sure you join. Cumbria police supports online day of action to raise awareness of raptor persecution. Cumbriancyclist, the website for cyclists everywhere. Carlisle racecourse, durdar road, carlisle, cumbria, ca2 4ts the route information below is shown for historical purposes only.
An event in the lakes is always a good excuse to pop into lucys of ambleside the night before and have some spectacular food. As the city counts down to the unveiling of the new statue, an exhibition is set to celebrate the spirit of the carlisle cracker packers. Police break up house party in coronavirus crack down. We are recruiting a network of walk leaders to deliver the new cumbria walking for health programme. Epic events including cumbrian cracker, eden valley epic, and lakeland loop. Cumbrian cracker sportive november 20 sportive calendar. Brought to you by wheelbase and pennine events sunday 15th september 2019 mintbridge kendal kendal rugby club, shap road, kendal, la9 6ny ride the lakes offers big challenges and a mega day on the bike. The loop is approximately 69 miles long, taking in some of the finest views of the lake district and some its most challenging climbs.
Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive sporting event in ambleside. The cumbrian cracker takes place from grasmere village hall. If you are interested in cycling one of our events, you should visit our event page where you can see all our upcoming cycling events and sportives. Pages in category sport in cumbria the following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. Links to external sites are provided for your convenience, we. The lakeland loop sportive is a challenging cycling sportive that takes place in april 2016. The route is a fairly easy 57 mile round route, it takes in a few hills but none of the major lakeland passes. It encompasses all of the sporting opportunities here at the university of cumbria, including our students union sports clubs, facilities, continuing professional development courses, and community activities. I had bought me new bike a few weeks before so was keen to get out and have a go at something like this. Event date distance finish time chip time speed per km. The route is undulating but does not climb any of the major passes. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive november 16th 2014, 1280m of ascent, starts at grasmere village hall. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive weeks to go until event.
Cyprus cycling holiday 2020 about uk 7th november 2020. The cumbrian uses some of the finest and most challenging cycling country in the uk, if not the world. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive at grasmere village hall. Visit your local carlisle, pa cracker barrel old country store for delicious homestyle cooking and country food for family dining. Penrith live news cumbria, carlisle, lake district. The cumbrian cracker cycle sportive 2018 road cycling in. Cumbrian cracker, grasmere 17 november 2019 timeoutdoors. No excuses cumbria sportive road cycling events in cumbria. The cumbrian cracker cycle sportive weather forecast. Our aim is to enable and encourage as many people as possible to become physically active through walking. We even have perhaps the classic uk sportive right here in cumbria, the fred whitton challenge, and a real challenge it is too. Sign up for the cumbrian cracker cycle sportive on sunday 18 nov 2018. Nov 18, 2018 the cumbrian cracker is one of the original lakeland cycle sportives.
The endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive sun. Please check the organisers website for further details. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive sun, 18th nov 2018. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. No excuses cumbria sportive saturday 24th march 2018. At approximately 2pm on thursday january 9, a woman entered the original factory shop on market place, wigton, and whilst in the store tried. Russian, english, japanese, portguese, german, spanish, serbian website.
Velo retro cycling events by sportive lakes velo retro. The route is just short of 60 miles and heads south along the shores of coniston to the feed stop at cartmel scout hut. Local business to double in size with opening of new store. Click here to enter the lakeland loop cycle sportive the lakeland loop cycle sportive is a challenging ride which starts from the new dungeon ghyll hotel in great langdale. Our events attract a wide range of ability levels, ranging from novices to elite. Nov 16, 2014 the endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive the endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive grasmere, cumbria, uk riders up to 92 km 57 miles from 20. Cumbrian cracker cycle sportive, grasmere 22 november. Grasmere village hall broadgate grasmere ambleside la22. The events headquarters are based at dallam school on north lancashire cumbrian border and the route uses some of the legendary climbs of the english lake district, with approximately 6300 feet of climbing and 91 miles full course in distance through superb mountain. The endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive. This is a classic autumn sportive and an epic day out on the bike, make sure you join us.
Its a 60 miles route which starts and finishes in grasmere village and. It starts and finishes in grasmere village and climbs red bank within the first mile. Velo retro is part of the retro rendezvous festival, a full weekend of music, dance, food, markets, cars, motorcycles film and much more. T he cycle club in west cumbria and the english lake district whatever your interest in cycling and whatever your level we cater for it. Starting from the new dungeon ghyll hotel in great langdale, the loop is approximately 69 miles long, taking in some of the finest views of the lake district and some its most challenging climbs. You will see some fantastic views as you ride alongside. Its a 60 miles route which starts and finishes in grasmere village and climbs red bank. We have a dedicated secure bike room where we can store our. Sportives tend to imply a more demanding ride, but will vary from entry level rides. The endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive the endurance store cumbrian cracker cycle sportive grasmere, cumbria, uk riders up to 92 km 57 miles from 20. Known fondly as the cracker packers the female workforce of the carrs biscuit factory more latterly the mcvities and pladis and indeed, the biscuit factory itself, have a special place at the heart of carlisles story. Cross border sportive, brampton, cumbria, united kingdom. Results base are the leading timing company in the uk providing solutions for over 500 events a year.
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