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Ride the Dales

The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale – Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn’t really do flat.

Choose from three invigorating cycle challenges, ranging from 41 miles to 100 miles exploring the region’s beautiful scenery and famed cycling climbs. Fully supported, with feed stations, medical assistance, mechanical support and even motorcycle outriders to ensure a premium feel, with every turn of the pedals.

Starting and finishing at Ripon Racecourse, all routes enjoy the flat terrain around Boroughbridge to commence the ride, before the three distances part ways, the Cool Route passing Fountains Abbey, with the longer Classic and Champion routes diving into the Yorkshire hills, to take on some of the fine cycling roads of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Ride The Dales cycling challenge

DETAILS

Distance: 100 miles, 65 miles, 41 miles

Date and start time: Sunday 7 June 2026 – 7am for 100 miles, 8am for 65 miles, 8am for 41 miles

Location: Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1UG

Age requirements: 16 years or older

Registration fee: £43.50-£58.50

REGISTER

To find out more and to register, click on the ‘Get a place’ button.

Please note, by clicking on the link you will be taken to the individual race organiser’s website where you will be subject to their terms and conditions.

GET IN TOUCH

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

We can give you your very own running vest, training tips and hints and help you to smash your fundraising goal.

We’d love to hear from you. Contact the fundraising team via email fundraise@cfcs.org.uk or call us on 0800 056 2424.

DO MORE!

If you are keen to challenge yourself or take another step out of your comfort zone, why not take a look at some of our other amazing events.

From skydiving to trail running – on your own or as part of a team. Whatever event you choose, feel the excitement, be inspired and feel great knowing that you’re making a difference raising money to support your Civil Service community.

Event details
When
07 Jun 2026
Where Ripon
Fee £43.50-£58.50