Stumped and Dented

Description

208km cycling event starting from Caton, nr Lancaster. Controls at Whalley (Free Control), Stump Cross Caverns Cafe and Bull Beck Picnic Site Or Co-Op/Atm In Caton., plus 3 information controls.

You can use E-Brevet proof of passage on this event.

Lumpy route from Caton near Lancaster through the Forest of Bowland into the Yorshire Dales then join with riders on the two companion events to return via Ribblehead and Dent.

From Caton into the Forest of Bowland for a descent of the Trough and then to Whalley. Skirt Pendle Hill to Colne then a lumpy section via Skipton to Stump Cross Caverns and cafe at 100km. Retrace a few km for a downhill section to Grassington where you might meet riders on 'A Bit Dented 150'. Both routes then go along lovely Littondale to Halton Gill where the road climbs steeply before a fast descent to Stainforth. Here you may also join riders on 'Barely Dented 100'. All three routes then gently climb via Horton-in-Ribblesdale to pass Ribblehead Viaduct and under Denthead Viaduct to Dent. The climb from Dent is steep and short but rewarded with a long descent of beautiful Barbondale and then a few flatter km back to the end.

This year there is cafe start with free car park so entry price is now just a paltry £8.00 which includes a distinctive sew on cloth event badge (toilets are not free though so bring change!). Controls are either via eBrevet or commercial and info and there will be a postal finish. There are also two Audax events run by another organiser on 28th April in nearby Wray. Why not make it a Forest of Bowland/Yorkshire Dales weekend extravaganza of cycling?

Caton is easy to get to, being just 8km from Lancaster which is situated on the West Coast Mainline and adjacent to the M6 motorway. There are a number of budget hotels in the area. Provisional RWGPS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31803055

Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

200 km (208 km) in 14h34

Time:

08:00 to finish by 22:34

Starting from:

Caton, nr Lancaster

Fee:

£8.00

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