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6 NIGHTS
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LEVEL 2-3
400 – 580 KM
7,000 – 10,000 M
Ride coast-to-coast through the beautiful English countryside and discover the county that hosted the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ and the 2019 world championships.
Start on the east coast of England in the picturesque village of Robin Hood’s Bay & a gentle spin to the fishing town of Whitby. Ride west from here acorss the Yorkshire Moors to Harrogate, the thiriving host town of the 2019 cycling world championships. From Harrogate ride into the stunning Yorkshire Dales, tackle the Buttertubs Pass, take on the brutal lane to Dent and marvel at the Ribblehead viaduct. Continue west to the Lake District, taste Kendal mint cake, climb the notorious Hard Knott pass & celebrate our coast to coast adventure in Seascale.
There will be craft beer in English pubs, afternoon tea in quintessential English tearooms, fish & chips by the north sea, a Sunday roast (with Yorkshire pudding!), the best tea in the world on tap and a whole lot of incredible riding.
On an Eat Sleep Cycle tour all you have to think about is enjoying your ride. Our trip support is second to none and we pride ourselves on a high staff-guest ratio. We take care of everything so you can savour the ride of a lifetime. This is a flexible itinerary offering riders the opportunity to extend or shorten the ride depending on their fitness level.
Day 1:
Arrival in Robin Hood’s Bay
Bike set up & warm-up loop ride to Whitby, 25 km, 422 m
Day 2:
Ride point to point across the Yorkshire Moors from Robin Hood’s Bay to Harrogate, 127 km, 1,647 m
Ride Highlights: The Yorkshire Moors, Betty’s Tearoom, Harrogate
Day 3:
Ride point to point from Harrogate to Austwick, 75.2 km, 1,116 m
Ride Highlights: The Yorkshire Dales, Peat Lane
Day 4:
A loop ride from Austwick to Buttertubs Pass, 121.6 km, 2,111 m
Ride Highlights: The Ribblehead Viaduct, Buttertubs Pass, Hawes
Day 5:
Ride point to from Austwick to the Lake District, 96.3 km, 1,800 m
Ride Highlights: Thornton Lane to Deepdale, Lake Windermere, Kendle Mint Cake
Day 6:
Loop ride to the west coast, 137.7 km, 2,594 m
Ride highlights: The Hard Knott pass, Seascale, the Lakes!
Day 7:
Departures from York
Our Tour of Yorkshire is designed for Advanced riders who love long days in the saddle, mixed with culture & delicious food. The tour is accessible to Intermediate, Level 2 riders though using the support vehicle to shorten rides or choosing our Orbea M20 electric road bike. Guests are invited to take all climbs at their own pace. To best enjoy the tour riders should be comfortable riding 100 kms. Training for the tour is recommended.
This tour is accessible for non-cycling partners to join however be aware of the 3 point to point stages, where non-cycling guests can ride in the support van or take a private transfer to the next location (at additional cost). We’ll work with non-riders ahead of the tour to create their perfect holiday itinerary.
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. Lunch will be enjoyed at our favourite spots along the route or served as a roadside picnic in scenic locations by the support team.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of Cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Our Tour Leaders know the region well and speak the local language.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Enjoy meals and ride nutrition tailored especially for cyclists.
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel to prepare for a spectacular day in the saddle. Stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle and enjoy food at our favourite lunch stops.
Evening meals are curated to showcase the best of British food and are included in the package.
Stay in beautiful locations along the route in carefully selected accommodations chosen for their warm hospitality & attention to detail.
Victoria Hotel****, Robin Hood’s Bay (1 night)
Located at picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay near Whitby on the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast.
Arden House****, Harrogate (1 night)
An idyllic bed & breakfast located in the centre of the lively town of Harrogate
The Traddock, Austwick (2 nights)
The Traddock is a small family run country house hotel, dedicated to offering guests the best the Yorkshire Dales have to offer – top quality produce and cooking, warm welcoming hospitality and a relaxing and homely place to rest and recharge
The Drunken Duck, Windermere (2 nights)
Stay in a wonderful country pub in Barnsgate, perfectly located for riding in the stunning Lake District.
There are 6 nights accommodation included in the tour.
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a state-of-the-art Factor bike, an Italian-made Basso, or a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium.
Need a boost? Why not hire our Orbea e-assist road bike, the M20 Gain.
All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
RIDLEY FENIX SL 105
BASSO ASTRA DISC
BASSO VENTA DISC
FACTOR O2 VAM
ORBEA M20 GAIN
Custom & Private Tours
Best to ride Spring, Summer & Autum
Price Per Head
Single Supplement €349
Non-Rider €1,999
Meeting Point: The meet point for the tour is at York train station at 12 noon on day 1 of the tour.
End Location: The tour finishes in Barngates. We will provide a transfer to York train station.
We can arrange additional transfers to and from Leeds or Manchester Airports on demand.
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 6 nights, boutique accommodation
Food: Full board
Bike Hire: Optional
Transfers: Available at addtional cost
Groups of 6 or more riders: can opt to make a tour private and choose their own dates.
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
Eat Sleep Cycle S.L. is a registered Spanish Travel Agency, registration number ESB55305734. This includes financial coverage for losses in case of insolvency by Seguros Catalana Occidente, Policy Number: 8-6.673.112-A & Civil Liability insurance by AXA Seguros, Policy Number: 81701012.
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
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