Rotary Ribble Valley Le Tour Ride
£40 £90 - Family Team* |
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It is no surprise that the Tour de France will be visiting our area in 2027, a fact that has not been overlooked in our plans for a distinctly French flavour for our 2027 event.
For 2027 we have a totally changed format as there will be just one route of 50 miles that will incorporate, throughout the second half of the ride, the route to be taken by the Tour de France only a month later. The route will include the three category climbs, namely Cote de Jubilee Tower, Cote de Trough of Bowland and finally the Cote de Waddington Fell.
Also, we have new group formats, so that entrants can choose the speed group that best suits their personal capabilities and perhaps create more of a Peloton feel to the ride than just feeling like an individual rider. We are aiming to create a distinctive French feel to the whole event.
You will have the opportunity to experience the stresses and strains and the glorious downhill and curving sections taken by Le Tour riders, and also pick out your potential viewing areas for the Stage event.
Our route will, as ever, take in the stunning scenery in the Ribble Valley, and this year, we will stray into the neighbouring areas of Wyre and Lancaster City Council.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ROUTE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
The entire route will be signed and marshalled where necessary. The route will be challenging in places; however, we have 2 strategically placed fuelling stops for the essentials to keep you hydrated and calorifically balanced and a full Feeding station which will be well stocked with snacks, gels, hydration and our famous home-made cakes. Riders can choose between standard food, vegetarian or gluten free options.
Organised jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Accrington and Clitheroe, the event starts and finishes in Clitheroe and caters for every type of cyclist whilst raising much-needed funds for Rotary supported charities.
We do stress, however, that there is a need to have an ability to complete an undulating 50-mile course.
Please ensure that you are comfortable with the ability group that you have selected.
The ride will again be part sponsored by Lancashire-based Ribble Cycles, who are backing the organising team to scale up the event and raise even more money for local charities. We are also sponsored by Heidelberg Materials, who provide the wonderful administration centre and excellent event parking facilities, and we are also sponsored by iCycle of Clitheroe
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we managed to raise almost £6,000 for local charities last year and we hope we can improve on this stunning success in 2026. We are one of the foremost cycle sportives in the North-West with a reputation for:
- Fabulous routes to suit every ability
- Legendary food stops
- Friendly, efficient organisation
- Downloadable photographs for all entrants
- Great Start/Finish venue
- and we hope much more!
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