Sun 31 May 2026 Ilkley, West Yorkshire

White Rose Classic | The Short One

Yorkshires must-do sportive in the Yorkshire Dales! Another epic adventure of the 'White Rose Classic' in the cycle mecca that is Yorkshire (Gods Own Country).

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  • Sun 31 May 2026
Nell Bank Centre, Ilkley
The Short One

06:45

Age 13 & over

FREE-£40

  • 59.5 km road cycling + 871 m ascent

Event overview

All routes take you in to the stunning Yorkshire Dales where you’ll be riding on some of the roads and tackling some of the climbs made famous by the pro peloton during the 2014 edition of the Tour de France with Stage 1 from Leeds to Harrogate.

This event is part of White Rose Classic.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Navigation required
  • Out and back
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Location

  • Bar
  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Eco medal
  • Map
  • Race photo

Sustainability

  • Carbon neutral
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 13 & over
  • 400 places
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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