Posted on Oct 07, 2015 at 11:21 AM by andy.geall79
Now in its fourth year Mills Hills has something for everyone with three routes around the beautiful South Pennines on the road and an additional 35 mile cyclocross route.. An area steeped in both its hills and its rich industrial heritage, Mills Hills takes you on a journey around the dark satanic mills and up on to the wild open moorland above them. All the routes were carefully designed by Emma Osenton from The Kinesis-Morvelo Project.
Route – There are three road options, a 30 mile, 50 mile and a 70 mile both including sections of stage two of the Tour de France with Cragg Vale, Ripponden Bank and Cock Hill along with a few of the other famous climbs of the area like Stocks Lane, the hill climb they all said was too steep!
There is also a 35 mile cyclocross option. If old school ‘cross is your thing then this ultra ‘cross distance is for you, with cobbled climbs, wild open moors, tracks, trails and gravel. (Don’t worry, we don’t mind if you ride MTB).
Enter – Entry is via British Cycling here. The cost is £20 or £25 on the day.
Bike: Road route – The route is challenging so a well maintained bike with low gearing and good brakes is advisable.
Cyclocross route – You can ride what ever bike you fancy – CX or MTB – and there’s only a small section of carrying: well, it wouldn’t be ‘cross if it didn’t have a bit of everything would it?
Nutrition: We’re kindly sponsored by Clifbar again with their super tasty bars and gels. We have pulled pork rolls and homemade flapjack along with hot drinks at the two feeds. There’s the finest artisan pies from The Porkery and CoffeeRun with a caffeine boost at the finish too.
When: Mills Hills takes place on Saturday 10th October 2015, with the first road riders getting underway at 8am. The cyclocross riders are off from 9am.
Where: The event HQ is Mytholmroyd Community Leisure Centre, Caldene Avenue, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5AF – just half a mile East of Hebden Bridge off the A646
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Posted on Mar 05, 2015 at 14:34 PM by andy.geall79
Calderdale Mountain Bike Marathon is a 26 mile route starting in Sowerby taking in Soyland, Flints Moor, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw, Midgley Moor and Luddenden Foot before finishing back at the start.
Visit the website for more info including a downloadable route and pictures from previous years.
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Posted on Oct 07, 2015 at 11:43 AM by andy.geall79
Event website: Rapha
Organiser: Emma Osenton Tel: 07770935241
Summary: The fifth Rapha Super Cross Series in the UK sees races for everyone, from under 10s to novices and elite riders (by invitation only).
Rounds one and two will take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October, in the picturesque grounds of Shibden Hall Estate.
Series dates:
Round 1 – Sat 17-Oct-15 – Shibden Hall Estate, Halifax
Round 2 – Sun 18-Oct-15 – Shibden Hall Estate, Halifax
Fees: U8/U10/U12 £3 OTD, Youth £8, Novice £10, Jun Men £12, Sen/Vet Men £15, Women £13 (£15 OTD)
Entry: Online via the British Cycling website or on the day (subject to availability)
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Posted on Sep 04, 2015 at 14:28 PM by andy.geall79
To book online register at www.calderdale.gov.uk/sport or telephone 01422 341527
For information about the training and courses email bikeability@calderdale.gov.uk or telephone 01422 392800
A one hour introduction to Balance bikes with bike games for children age 3 to 5. Parents are required to stay to watch their children’s progression. Bikes and helmets provided.
Course 1 - Wednesday 28 October, 1-2pm Halifax Fire Station (10 places available)
Course 2 - Wednesday 28 October, 2:30-3:30pm Halifax Fire Station (10 places available)
A two hour bike games, traffic free training course for children age 5 to 9. Children create their own bike certificate on the course. Bikes are not provided for his course.
Course 1 - Wednesday 28 October, 10am - 12pm Halifax Fire Station (18 places available)
A two day National Standard Level 1 and Level 2 Bikeability course. An introduction to the road covering bike maintenance, road position and signalling – for children age 9 to 14, packed lunch required, bikes and helmets available.
Course 1 - Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 October 10am to 3pm Halifax Fire Station (participants are required to attend both days, 18 places available)
A two day National Standard Level 3 Bikeability course. For experienced riders covering bike maintenance, route planning and riding on busier roads. Suitable for age 11 to 15, packed lunch required, bikes and helmets available.
Course 1 - Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October 10am to 3pm Halifax Fire Station (participants are required to attend both days, 18 places available)
