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The hardest Lake District climbs inclouding Hardknott, Wrynose and Kirkstone Pass "The Struggle" all feature.
The event starts and finishes at Dallam School on the North Lancashire / Cumbrian border and takes in some of the legendary climbs of the English Lake District, with approximately 2,610 metres of climbing and 88 miles in distance through superb mountain scenery and is destined to become another classic sportive route appealing to the Sportive Riders who relish a challenge.
The event starts at Dallam School on the Lancashire, Cumbrian border and then travels north towards Levens, Staveley, Windermere and takes on the mighty Kirkstone Pass dropping down "The Struggle" into Ambleside.
Recover from this incredible descent on the way to Grasmere Lake. West towards Great Langdale before the onslaught of the "East Side of Wrynose pass, the "harder side" of this brute of climb after 60 kilometres.
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The harder side of Wrynose Pass - the East side
Try and recover in the Duddon Valley before the sheer of terror of the "East Side of Hardknott Pass" hits the you a sheer wall after over 65 kilometres.
The east side is a totally different challenge than the west side.
Cyclosport, comments "The East Side is technically more difficult than the West. Its got gradients of 20-30% the whole way up - no respite.
100% concentration and impecable bike handling skills will see you to the top, without getting off - or coming off! With sheep, walkers and the odd car thrown in - this is one hell of challenge".
Seriously, this is not for the faint hearted, only for experienced Sportivers. See you there, if you dare. Youll never forget this, no matter how you fare."
The more technically diffcult East side of Hardknott Pass
After the ascent, you have the even more technical descent down the "West Side". Bring new brake blocks or a spare pair!
Through the most impressive valley towards Cockley Beck, Boot to Eskdale.
Turning south over Birker moor into the Duddon valley,major climb to Broughton Mills,Lowick common,south end Coniston lake,over hill to Oxen Park,up what will be the toughest hill of the day, the dreaded Bigland hill ahhhhh!!, Lindale, Levens and back to Dallam.
2 feed stations will be available at 30 miles and 60 miles to keep you going.
This is a classic event in the making so youll need to enter quickly. Please dont enter unless you are sure you are experienced enough to take on this challenge!! Riders who have tackled the Fred Whitton, Rydale Rumble or the full Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge would be suitable for this type event.
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