Cyclosportive Routes

The 2011 Big G route maps are now available. Note: all the routes have been revised slightly from previous years to avoid using the main road out of Beverley and also to avoid two right turns.

(nb. all routes are riden anti-clockwise)

160 km Route

160 km Route Elevation

The 160Km route starts and finishes in the historic market town of Beverley and will cover the best roads in the Yorkshire Wolds featuring many of the toughest climbs used in the East Yorkshire Classic and the 2006 &2007 National Road Race Championships.

Featured climbs include Life Hill (Sledmere), Fimber, Wharram Percy Wold, Birdsall Brow, Thixendale Wold, Hanging Grimston, Acklam Brow, Great Givendale and Nunburnholme.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that with only 2600 meters of climbing that this will be an easy ride. The climbs come thick and fast especially in the middle third and with very little flat roads your legs will certainly know you’ve been on the Big G sportive. If you don’t believe me ask last years finishers how hard it was!/

 

100 km Route

100 km Route Elevation

This route is ideal for the rider looking for a challenging and scenic day enjoying the spectacular views and rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds. Using the first and last 40 kms of the longer route it misses out the middle third but still packs 1350meters of climbing into its 100-kilometre route. Featured climbs include Life Hill (Sledmere), Fimber, Thixendale Wold, and Nunburnholme.

 

60 km Route

60 km Route Elevation

This route is ideal for the novice rider looking for a introduction to cyclosportives and a scenic day, whilst enjoying the spectacular views and rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds. Using the first and last 20 kms of the middle distance route it features the climbs of Kilwick Percy and Nunburnholme.

Technical information

Recommended Gearing

The steepest climbs on the route are 1:6 (15%) and are about 2 miles long. A bottom gear of 39*27 or 30*23 is recommended although fitter riders may find that they can manage with 39*23 the choice is yours.

Tyre choice

Although the majority of the roads are in reasonable condition both routes have some places where the tarmac is in poor condition and are prone to gravel/flint washing on to the route especially after heavy rain. The use of ultra light tyres is not recommended.

A 23mm section good quality 700c such as the Continental GP4000 or similar are ideal. Many of the roads are steep, narrow and twisty and extreme care should be taken on the descents

Routes have less than 1 mile of the route on A roads with the majority on minor unclassified roads and should be almost traffic free. Throw in the stunning views and the meandering beautiful dry valleys of Thixendale and Millington and you have all the ingredients for a truly memorable day out.

All routes will be available to download soon.

Photography courtesy of Larry Hickmott and Jim Sampson

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