General 2018 event entry is now closed

General 2018 event entry is now closed.  Main entry is via a ballot system. This is so we can be as fair as possible to all riders and avoid an “internet race” to get places in the event. Every year the event is oversubscribed, and as ever for the 2018…

General entries are still open

Enter the ballot for general entries for the 19th annual Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge. 2018 Entry You only have until Monday 15th January to enter. https://www.fredwhittonchallenge.co.uk/2018-entry/

The Grasmere Showground

Some interesting facts about our Start and Finish arena at Grasmere Showground. The Arena is famous for the Grasmere Sports, now held each year on August Bank Holiday Sunday. The first recorded official sports event in Grasmere (at a different spot than the showground) was held over two days in…

Season’s Greetings!

We are now nearing the date for our main entry to open, Monday January 9th no need to worry about a postal strike all entries are on line, there will be 2,000 plus places available. and you will have 14 days to apply for a place. Please Note Any Volunteer,…

Autumn in the Lake District

Helm Crag overlooking Grasmere sports ground –  Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge HQ. After a short rest, all the team are now making preparations for the 17th edition of our ride. Cumbria is now back up and running after the devastating floods that affected most of the region last December. Grasmere suffered…

Volunteers, Campers & Cakes

There are still spaces available at Grasmere Showground for those of you wishing to camp or bring your camper van. Just Email via the website with your requirements and a car/van registration number and we will try to fit you in. These are on a first come first served basis….

The big news is that we have been fortunate enough to be able to donate £10,000 to the Cumbria Flood Relief Appeal. The Fred Whitton Challenge route passes through Glenridding, Keswick, Borrowdale, and Honister (where over 12 inches of rain fell in one day in December) and Braithwaite all badly affected…

Preparations

Here at the Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge we are now busy sorting entries and getting ready to run the ballot on the 19th January. The event takes place on Sunday the 8th of May this year. Apologies if some have had problems trying to find this ever so important piece…