The inaugural Bronte BIGK CyKlesportive was held 2010 and was instantly hailed as a classic sportive ride to match any in the country by the majority of the field. The field for the 2011 grew based on the good word of mouth we received and looks set to grow even bigger and better for The event, jointly organised by SportKeighley raises funds for Sue Ryder– Manorlands Hospice and is Sponsored by All Terrain Cycles.
Choice of five routes all starting from Keighley Campus, Leeds City College
Route 1-Traditional Race the Train-4.8 Miles-1 Hill- or junior option 1b which starts at Lees School, Crossroads and is 1.8 miles. (0 Hills!)£5.00
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The CyKlesportive routes 2-5 are priced at £20*/£10 Juniors
(*The £20 entry fee applies to entries received before 29th June, after this date entry will be £25)
Route 2-CyKlesportive-24 Miles-4 Hills
As route 1, but also including Leeming, Cullingworth, Harecroft, Wilsden, Black Hills, Stonely Ridge and Saltaire before heading back to Keighley.
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Route 3- CyKlesportive-43 Miles-12 Hills
As route 2 but with added legs to include Haworth, Oakworth, Goose Eye, Laycock, Slippery Ford, Scar Top and Stanbury, before following the route 2 course over to Saltaire and back to Keighley.
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Route 4-CyKlesportive-65 Miles-15 Hills
Similar to route 3 but additional leg from Saltaire taking riders to Baildon, Hawkesworth, Guiseley, Carlton, Otley, Ilkley and East Morton, before returning to Keighley.
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Route 5-CyKlesportive-88 Miles-21 Hills
This route follows the same course as Route 4 but includes an additional leg through Silsden, Cononley, Cowling, Sutton and Steeton before finally returning to Keighley.
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I've often wondered how to make a completely empty comment.
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Tell us that motorists are not paying their fair share based on the damage they cause... without telling us....
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