Wrynose or Bust 2016

This is our seventh annual Wrynose or Bust Sportive and all net income is for charity. After a May date last year we took note of your constructive comments and decided to move our day back to our traditional home, the last Sunday in April, we think we have something for everyone, are you ready for this...

In the past our cyclists have helped us to raise over £30,000 for charity, this year we hope to build on this.

Sunday April 24th from 6.30am: Wrynose or Bust is continental style cycling sportive event of over 117 miles (188km) through North Lancashire and South Cumbria with Wrynose Pass in the middle. From the start, the route takes in the lovely countryside towards Levens village, following the cycle track (old road) running alongside the A590 before using the subway (traffic lights) under the A590 and on to Meathop, Grange, Flookburgh and Cark. We turn left to Holker, and left again onto A590 at Haverthwaite before turning right towards Bouth, Spark Bridge and up the hill at Grizebeck. Back on the A5092, before turning right at the traffic lights into the Duddon valley then on to Ulpha, Seathwaite, right at Cockley Beck and up Wrynose Pass.

This last section will take you from sea level at the start of the Duddon valley to 393 metres (1281ft) at the top of Wrynose Pass (15 miles) before a very tricky 30% descent to Little Langdale. On to Hawkshead then back throught the Grisedale forest to Haverthwaite before crossing the busy A590 (please dismount here) once more following the B5278 to Low Wood where the Bay Dash riders rejoin this route before climbing the long drag that is Bigland Hill. Continue through High Newton before descending the very dangerous Tow Top hairpin back to Witherslack and Town End. You now retrace some of the outward route to Levens before detouring to Sizergh, Sedgwick to Woodhouse Lane and Ackenthwaite. Just after Burton in Kendal you turn left and divert through Priest Hutton before climbing Sunnybank near Capernwray and on past the Redwell, following the ridge overlooking the Lune valley which brings you back to Lancaster. There are four timing stations on this route and it is not for the faint hearted and is a serious cycling challenge.

There are two feed stations along the route, the first at Foxfield and the second at High Newton. Hot drinks will be available. At the end of the ride, complementary food will be provided by 3-1-5 Health and Fitness club restaurant, although drinks will have to be paid for.

"I thought last weekend's event was great, the administration was excellent. The feed stattions well spaced out and well stocked. The marshalls were really helpful and really friendly. The route was tough, hard and demanding.  I honestly can't fault the event and I'm looking forward to next year's run already," (one of our riders thoughts on the event).

Event Website http://www.wrynose.org HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 3-1-5 Health & Fitness Club Address Line 2 Mannin Way, Caton Road Town Lancaster County Lancashire Postcode LA1 3PE		Event Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities Changing Rooms Showers Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event) Sign-on at HQ Support for Participants Route card with emergency contact details SAG wagon following laster rider(s) Organiser Details Name Keith Simpson Email Phone 01524 841010 Address Line 1 Pagefast Print & Publishing Ltd Address Line 2 4-6 Lansil Way Town Caton Road County Lancashire Postcode LA1 3QY