The Fred Whitton Challenge 2014
EVENT DATE
Sunday 11th May 2014
LOCATION
Consiton, Cumbria
EVENT SUMMARY
Probably one of the toughest UK sportives featuring a challenging route over the famous Lake District passes in memory of Fred Whitton (the Lakes Road Club secretary). All profist from the event are donated to charity.
ROUTE INFORMATION
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a 112 mile ultra hilly (mountainous!) challenge ride over all the famous Lake District passes in a single day ride including Kirkstone Pass, Honister Pass, Newlands Pass, Whinlatter Pass, Cold Fell, Irton Pike, and finishes with the challenge of Hardknott & Wrynose Passes.
EVENT FACILITIES
- Choice of waymarked routes
- Electronic Timing
- Feed Stations
- Free food after ride
- Finishers certificate
- Broom wagon
START LOCATION
Coniston Sports Centre
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
ENTRY DETAILS
Website entry – No (entry by post)
ENTRY PRICES
- £40.00 per rider
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