Classic Summits & Cycling Challenge
A challenging two day adventure on the fells of the Northern Lake District
The Classic Summits & Cycling Challenge involves two big days out exploring the mountains of Helvellyn and Blencathra. Your base is the Lodore Falls Hotel in the heart of the stunning Borrowdale valley. Our first day goal is the exposed ridges of the eastern approach to Helvellyn and we travel there and back by bike. The second day has options of either a bike ride or a hill walk, depending on your preference. The activities of Day 1 are expected to take around 10 hours whilst Day 2 has an earlier finish usually around 2pm.
We recommend that in the lead-up to this challenge, participants work on building up their stamina with weekly cardio-vascular exercise of a minimum of 1 hour per day, 5 days per week to build up their calf + quad muscles. In addition, they should be doing a regular bike ride at least every couple of weeks building up to 50 miles circa 4 to 5 hours. We can help you prepare for this event – for information about our pre-selection / training day click here.
Itinerary
First day - Stage 1 - Cycling
An invigorating bike ride on tarmaced back roads from the Lodore Falls Hotel to Glenridding. Passing through the magnificent scenery of the Lake District.
Distance, 22 miles. Target time, 2 hours. Terrain, mixed B and A roads.
First day - Stage 2 - Helvellyn Ascent
Ascend one of England’s highest peaks via the famously airy routes of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. A truly memorable experience.
Distance, 10 miles. Target time, 5 hours. Terrain, rough mountain paths and exposed ridge scrambles.
First day - Stage 3 - Cycling
Our trip back to Lodore Falls continues the road circumnavigation of Helvellyn via the stiff pull up the Kirkstone Pass, the steep descent to Ambleside down The Struggle, and the scenic, more mellow, return route of Dunmail Raise and the Thirlmere shore road..
Distance, 32 miles. Target time, 3 hours. Terrain, mixed B and A roads.
Second day - Stage 4 - Cycling Option
Stage 4 takes place on Day 2
The cycling option targets are:
Distance, 50 miles. Target time, 5 hours. Terrain, mixed B and A roads.
Second day - Stage 4 - Walking Option
Stage 4 takes place on Day 2
This walking option is of the Blencathra ascent and the targets are:
Distance, 4.5 miles. Target time, 4 hours. Terrain, challenging and rough mountain paths.
Duration: 2 Days
Activities: Cycling, Walking and Scrambling
Suitable for: Private or corporate teams looking for a charity fundraiser, personal development and/or team building event.
Comments: An exciting 2 day event launched in 2016 which requires a level of cycling proficiency on tarmac; however, participants do not require prior mountain walking experience. A mid-level challenge suitable for larger mixed ability groups offering an activity choice on the fore-shortened second day. This event has proven very popular with many of our corporate clients and participants have the option of supplying their own bikes.
Prices from: £425
Call: 017687 75337
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Guesthouse Accommodation
15% off Cotswold voucher
Head torches and Trekking poles included
Price is per person
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15% off Cotswold voucher
Head torches and Trekking poles included
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Head torches and Trekking poles included
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