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White Rose Classic Sportive

May 31 2026
Ilkley Yorkshire
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Distances: 36, 74, 93, 122 miles
Difficulty: Extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climb
Limited to: 1000 Participants

The White Rose Classic, run by Ilkley Cycling Club since 2012 is considered Yorkshire's Premier Sportive and to some past participants, the Epic route is probable the hardest in Yorkshire

For 2026, we are continuing with 4 routes ranging from 36 miles to 122 miles which will take you in to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The 4 routes support the clubs ethos to make the event attractive to all levels of sportive rider where you can pick the route that suits your level of riding or for those looking for their next challenge, the White Rose Classic offers this variation. All the routes will weave you around the Yorkshire dales allowing you take in the amazing scenery whilst navigating the various lumps, bumps and the odd climb or two. The Yorkshire Dales is considered the UKs' cycling Mecca to many, so when you ride our routes you will gain an insight to why the 2014 Tour de France, Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI world championships in 2019 came to Yorkshire.

Once finished you can relax in the post ride village with your fellow riders, enjoy a drink and some food, friends and family are more than welcome to join you. We provide onsite free parking, fully signed routes, first aid support, fully stocked feed stops and mechanical support and all finishers will receive a finishers medal.

Organised and run entirely by volunteers from Ilkley Cycling Club along with their friends & family. The event is a ‘Not for Profit’ sportive and any profits from the event are re-invested in to the event and promoting grassroots cycling initiatives, local charities including Nell Bank and supporting our own youth development programme, along with encouraging more men and women to ride bikes as per the club motto "From Recreation to Racing.” 

White Rose Classic

 
Start Located At: Nell Bank Centre, Denton Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0DE
 
 
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HQ car park opens from 6:30am

Sign on is from 6:30am

First riders to leave at 6:45am

Last riders to leave by 9:00am

We ask all riders to aim to be back by 5pm to enjoy the post ride village but be no later than 6:00pm.

All riders must ensure they have the required fitness levels to complete their chosen route in the allocated time.

HQ site closes from 7:00pm, car park is still accessible

Registration Fees

The Short Route - £40

The Intermediate Route - £43

The Challenge Route - £46

The Epic Route - £46

Register via our website or the British Cycling website

Registration fees exclude a £1.00 administration fee which is charged on entry.

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 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

 
Facilities
Parking
Changing Rooms
Toilets
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
Marshalls
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Community
Volunteers
Bike Festival
 
Features
Course Timing
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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