Conquer iconic Yorkshire ascents on Struggle Events’ epic parcours - and use the 100 Climbs app to log your summit bagging.
100 Greatest Cycling Climbs book author and app founder Simon Warren is a hardy Struggler, having completed the full Struggle Trilogy of events.
Simon said: "If you're looking for perfectly curated routes through EPIC scenery packed with leg breaking climbs and breathtaking descents then look no further than Struggle Events.”
Fans on Greenhow Hill during the Tour of Yorkshire
SIMON SAYS
Simon’s books are the hall of fame for cycling climbs across the world, with books on Spain, the Alps, Italy and more - alongside the all-important bible; Cycling Climbs of Yorkshire. Simon’s app allows you to find climbs, get their stats and log your progress to “ride them all”.
“Well marked, great feed station with top notch gels and bars, brilliant pre and post atmosphere. These big rides are much better when part of an event, when you share your experience with others, it drives you on all the more and I’ll certainly be back,” says Simon.
Join us on 25th May 2025 for Struggle Dales where you can bag iconic 100 climbs such as Park Rash, Trapping Hill and many more.
“Struggle Dales is an iconic must-ride event with epic 100 Climbs scattered throughout including the jaw-clenching Park Rash and stunningly beautiful Malham Cove. This is a bucket-list route for any rider,” says Simon.
Simon Warren summiting Greets Moss at the finish of Struggle Borderlands
STRUGGLE DALES CLIMBS
Check out how Simon ranks the Struggle Dales climbs and his thoughts on these iconic Yorkshire ascents. Grab a copy of Cycling Climbs of Yorkshire to read Simon's full review of each climb.
Hartwith Bank: 6/10
“From the first bend, and for the entirety of the first half of the climb, it’s an out of the saddle, wishing it would end, lung-busting effort”.
Greenhow Hill: 6/10
“Attack each hard section, get your breath back, spin the legs, and then attack the next”.
Malham Cove: 7/10
“A beautiful climb; its snaking narrow path lined with drystone walls.”
Park Rash: 9/10
Park Rash resembles a tarmac ski slope! Select your lowest gear. This climb will push you to the limit.”
Trapping Hill: 7/10
“Brilliant Trapping Hill. You always know you’re in for some fun when you see the ‘unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles’ sign!”.
Two Stoops (Naught Bank Road): 8/10
“Snaking bend after snaking bend, each turn getting tougher and tougher”.
Struggle Dales 2025 takes places on 25th May 2025 from Harrogate. You can register for Struggle Dales here.