Etape du Dales explained

The Etape du Dales is a cyclosportive held in May each year, in the Yorkshire Dales in the UK.[1] It was originally established as an alternative to the oversubscribed Fred Whitton Challenge; like the Fred Whitton, the Etape du Dales is a long day's ride over steep hills, and the proceeds go to charity – the Dave Rayner fund.[2]

It is ranked as one of the most popular and challenging sportives in the UK, covering with of climbing[3] [4] and is considered one of the top ten rides in the UK.[5]

Raynet provide communications support.[6]

Route

The Etape du Dales route is considered challenging.[7] [8]

The route starts and finishes at Wharfedale rugby club in Grassington.[9] The route has varied slightly over time, but now includes Fleet Moss, Tan Hill Inn (the highest pub in England), Buttertubs Pass, and Coal Road. In 2009, the route was 175km (109miles), with around 3500m (11,500feet) of ascents;[10] in 2011, the total distance was 180km (110miles).[11]

A shorter, gentler route, known as the Presidents Ride, is also available.

Fastest times

Year ! scope="col"
NameClub/Team Time
2019Andy Cunningham Wheelbase05:36:20
2018Andy Cunningham Wheelbase05:48:50
2016Thomas Denwood Harrogate Nova05:40:32
2015Andrew Blackwood Shipley06:23:48
2014Greg 'The Guv' Ketteringham Harrogate Nova 05:53:22
2013Greg Ketteringham Harrogate Nova 05:44:07
2012Jon Sturman Activ Cycles 05:48:28
2011Jamie Laramée Harrogate Nova 06:19:45
2010Malcolm Elliott Motorpoint Pro-Cycling Team 05:43:24
2009Stephen Bottomly CrossTrax 06:04:51
2008Andrew Peace Science in Sport 05:56:06
2007Greg Ketteringham Harrogate Nova 06:02:21
2006Michael Pluckrose TheEnduranceCoach.com 06:10:34
2005Chris Young Team Marie Curie 05:43:09

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Etape du Dales, North Yorkshire – Travel – The Guardian. 2010-10-26. London. 2007-03-03.
  2. Web site: Rides: Etape du Dales – North – Cycling Weekly. 2010-10-26. 2010-10-26.
  3. Web site: Cycling Weekly Readers' Poll 2009: The results – Latest News – Cycling Weekly. 2010-10-26. 2010-10-26.
  4. Web site: Cycling Weekly Reader Poll 2008: Results – Latest News – Cycling Weekly. 2010-10-26. 2010-10-26.
  5. Web site: Events. 2010-10-26. 2010-10-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20110125180757/http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/ctd-home/ctd-events.htm. 25 January 2011. dead.
  6. Web site: Keighley RAYNET. 13 August 2019.
  7. Web site: Cyclo-Sportive: Etape du Dales – North – Cycling Weekly. 2010-10-26. 2010-10-26.
  8. Web site: Chris Beetham's report on the 111 mile Étape du Dales.. 2010-10-26. 2010-08-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314065953/http://www.seacroftwheelers.co.uk/etape09.htm. 14 March 2012. dead.
  9. Web site: Etape du Dales – 15 May 2011. 2010-10-26.
  10. Web site: Etape du Dales cycle ride – North Yorkshire Year of Adventure. 2010-10-26. 2009-06-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110116051013/http://www.yorkshire.com/year-of-adventure/adventure-week-20-etape-du-dales.htm. 16 January 2011. dead.
  11. Web site: ETAPE DU DALES. 2011-02-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20110220091614/http://www.etapedudales.co.uk/index.htm. 20 February 2011. dead.

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