2024 Gran Fondo World Tour® GRAVEL Series

White Rose Classic

June 30 2024
Ilkley Yorkshire UK
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Distances: 46, 84, 120 miles
Difficulty: Extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climb
Limited to: 1000 Participants

Widely considered Yorkshire's 'Must Do' sportive, with three routes to choose from, catering for all abilities, you'll enjoy a stunning ride out into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

You will take in some of the iconic climbs which have made the Yorkshire Dales a cycling mecca for professional (2014 Tour de France, 2018 Tour de Yorkshire, 2019 World Championships) and amateurs alike. 

"The Short One"

Distance - 46miles (74km) 

Ascent - 3005ft/915m

If this is your first sportive or you prefer a shorter route that's still a bit of a challenge this is perfect for you.

"The Challenge" 

Distance - 84miles/135km

Ascent - 6911ft/2106m) 

If you're looking for a 'Step up' in a challenge, then this route is perfect for you. This route is undulating and includes 3 named climbs and a local climb near the finish line that will test your abilities. 

"The epic"

Distance - 120miles/192km 

Ascent - 10,645ft/3245m

At 120 miles long this is the longest single day sportive route in Yorkshire and is up there with some of Yorkshire's other tough sportives. So, if you are looking for you next challenge or love a tough day out in the saddle, this one is for you. This route is not for the faint hearted - you will be tested!

Full route details can be found on our routes page.

The tough final climb of Langbar at the White Rose Classic Sportive

 
Start Located At: Nell Bank Centre, Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0DE
 
 
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Event HQ opens from 6.30am & Registration is from 6.45am

Start Times

Epic route riders leave from 7.00am.

Challenge route riders leave from 7.45am.

Short route riders leave from 8.00am.

Challenge & Short route riders can start sooner if they wish. 

All riders must have started by 9.00am.

Registration Fees

Standard Entry Fees:

*Challenge & Epic Routes - £45 per person

*Short Route - £40 per person

*Early Bird entries qualify for a 10% - see website for discount code

We also offer group discounts of 4 or more entries, group entries need to be made together to qualify for reduce entry fee. 

Group entries will open after the early bird discount ends, please keep checking our website for when group entries will open.

Included

Your entry fee includes:

Chip Timing

Finishers medal

Digital download - event photo

Post Ride drink (Alcohol or Non-alcohol)

Onsite car parking

First Aid Support across all 3 routes

Pre-start line Bike check

Mechanical support at the 1st feed stop - All routes.

Full stocked feed stops to help you re-fuel.

 

Prize / Race Categories

The event does not offer categories or prizes for 2024. 

 
Facilities
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Support for Participants
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Features
Course Timing
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
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Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3