Roof of England Sportive ( the Etape replacement)

[albion]

With the route near the best in England, 500 riders is a good start for this Sunday.

I have no idea if places are available but it is certainly one where good fitness is needed
http://m.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news...eardale_for_replacement_Etape_Pennines_event/

 

[albion]

http://roofofenglandcycling.co.uk/sportive-2015/4587427780

50 places available, though you might just end up buying a coffee.
£25 is sensibly priced.

 

[albion]

http://thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/1...ive_draws_more_than_300_cyclists_to_Weardale/

A writeup. Perfect weather they had. With it being on again next year I'm tempted. It is really hard to find any route in England as spectacular, an amazing and arduous area for cycling.

 

[puffinbilly]

Thanks for that @albion - I was in Blanchland today and was wondering where all the bikes were coming from - its usually me and a couple of others on a Sunday.