Phil Liggett CTC Challenge Ride & Sportive

Phil Liggett CTC Challenge Ride & Sportive, Sheffield.

Renowned cycling and sport commentator and ex-CTC President invites you to ride on roads of the Milk Race where Phil was also the Race Director for more than twenty years.

There are 100km and 150km rides to choose from. The epic 150km course near Sheffield includes over 2,600m of climbing including the Peak District climbs of Holme Moss, Winnats Pass and Monsal Head.

Entries limit of 1,000 riders. Online, through the post and on the day if available.

Bridging the gap between audax and sportive, the Phil Liggett CTC Challenge Ride joins up some of the most stunning scenery in South Yorkshire - and some of the most testing climbs.

There are two routes available: the 150km, which features over 2600m of climbing including the fearsome Peak District climbs of Holme Moss, Winnats Pass and Monsal Head; and the 100km which takes in Holme Moss.

DISTANCE: 100km (150km also available)

TIME: five hours or so including stops, depending on fitness

TERRAIN: very hilly, with some imposing climbs and fast descents

MAP: OS Landranger 110

GETTING THERE: Nearest train station to Stannington is Sheffield (5 miles)

By car, about 10 miles from J34 on the M1.

ACCOMMODATION: Youth Hostels at Castleton, Crowden, Hathersage and Edale.

Booking will be open for this event in May.