Windmill Cycle Club Special Event

North Yorkshire

Weekender 2024

Event Status:

COMPLETED

NOW COMPLETED

Organiser(s):

Andy Ross

Start Date:

Friday

May 17, 2024

Ride Start:

See Event Day descriptions below.

Start Time:

As soon as we arrive!

Let's ride North Yorkshire

God's Own Country welcomes us back for the third WCC trip to this beautiful part of the world, though it's all new to us this time round.

We'll hit the trails running with a stop-off on route on Friday to break up the journey and to enjoy the beautiful Goathland moorland area.

Each riding day thereafter offers two route options, so there's something for everyone.

Event Details:

Day One

Friday 17th May

For day 1 we meet on route to the final destination in the beautiful moorland area of Goathland and do a 24 mile tour with 600m of climbing.

Post ride we head to our campsite.

Please contact Andy for a Plotaroute link

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Visit the Event Website here

Route Overview Video

Google Map Link to Ride Start:

Plotaroute Long Route

Plotaroute Medium Route

Event Details:

Day Two

Saturday 18th May

Ride Start Location: Campsite

For day 2 we ride from the campsite in two groups, the first doing a mega loop of 42 miles and 1600m of climbing, and the second a still challenging route of 31 miles and 1250m of climbing.

Lots of beautiful sandy moorland single-track and stunning views assured!

Please contact Andy for a Plotaroute link

Route Overview Video

Google Map Link to Ride Start:

Plotaroute Long Route

Plotaroute Medium Route

Event Details:

Day Three

Sunday 19th May

Ride Start Location: Campsite

Day 3 as always is a relatively short one after the big day prior.

People will have a choice of a lovely 17 mile route with 600m of climbing, or for those who wish more 'gnarr' then Dalby Forest trail centre is a short drive away.

Please contact Andy for a Plotaroute link

Route Overview Video

Google Map Link to Ride Start:

Plotaroute Long Route

Plotaroute Medium Route

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Event T&C's (kinda)

Costs

If fees have been taken, the organiser(s) of the event will do everything they can to offer you a full refund if the event has to be cancelled. If you are not able to attend but have reserved and paid for accommodation booked via WCC, the organiser cannot refund your deposit. You are welcome to offer your place to anyone else and ask that they reimburse your fee. The organiser(s) will not be liable for any other costs incurred by you in association with the delay, alteration, postponement, abandonment, curtailment or cancellation of your plans, for whatever reason.

Additional Useful Event Information: Each event is different, so this is a general 'heads-up'.

Preparation

Service your bike, or at a minimum check that it has newish brake pads and the gears are fine. Fingers crossed for sunshine, or at least not pouring rain – this trip will anyway go ahead regardless. Just check the weather forecast before heading off, and adjust your clothes accordingly

Try to get as many cycle miles in as you can, pre-trip.

Bring some warmer clothes, and a spare layer/rain jacket to carry on the ride. Weather can quickly change, and don't underestimate the potential for a cold wind on top of the hills. Given a lot of the riding is fairly remote, make sure you ride with enough water and snacks.

What to bring

Must have spare bits for your bike:

Rear mech hanger (this tends to be unique to your bike, and can easily be damaged by a rock); chain link (hard to fix a broken chain without it); inner tubes; pump; if running tubeless tyre patch/stans fluid/CO2 inflator & cartridges.

Nice to have spare bits:

Extra set of brake pads, spare gear cable; oil lube; cycle energy gels are great for tired legs on long rides. They really can make the difference between finishing a ride or crashing out. Always have some spare with you.

We've built up a great list of essential equipment through trial, error and experience out on the trails. Click here to visit out Essential Equipment page.