Stunning Views…
Stunning Views…
The Fred Whitton Sportive takes you past some of the most breath-taking scenery in the UK
‘The UK’s ultimate one-day challenge’ – Cycling Weekly
‘The UK’s ultimate one-day challenge’ – Cycling Weekly
Volunteers…
Volunteers…
Are always appreciated – let us know if you’d like to help out at future events
Got the Jersey?
Got the Jersey?
The official Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge Jersey is available to purchase
Grasmere here we come!
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Racing Jersey
The Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge
From 2014 it starts & finishes at Grasmere, and the route includes the climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott & Wrynose passes.
The Fred Whitton Challenge 2014 will take place on Sunday 11th May
Entries are now closed for the 2014 ride. See the rider list for full details.
All riders Note’s and I D card details are now with the printers and will be sent out to all riders next week, we apologize for the slight delay but Easter has slowed things down again.
Please Note, some reserve places are now coming available.
Riders on the reserve list will be informed when this happens.
Looking forward to moving the event to the village of Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District…exciting times!
Latest Videos
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Ride the route with Fredrico
Latest News
Apr
Grasmere Show Ground
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Not long to go now to Fred Whitton Challenge 2014 and our brand new starting point in Grasmere. We are proud to be continuing the fantastic sporting tradition that has built up over the years in the area. Just to give you a feel for the place we have a short…
Feb
Life’s Like A Stage Race
posted under: Lofty
A long time ago, when I was in a young racing team in Yorkshire, an old well-respected professional rider who ran a cycle shop in Bradford gave us some really good advice. It went along the lines of this: “Life is like a stage race, you have good days and…
Feb
Home Truths
posted under: Lofty, Uncategorized
Roll on May Well by now you will all know if you are in or out of the ride. It has been an interesting couple of weeks for us all, we have gone from years of sorting envelopes and cheques, on the living room floor, to an electronic system which on the…
