Struggle — struggle Dales
Reasons to Ride one of the hardest sportives
Outside being one of the UK's hardest sportives, Struggle Dales combines excellent organisation with detailed riders considerations to make it one of the best sportives out there.
Struggle Dales riders aspire to achieve against this challenging parcours - then come back year on year to smash their PR. Struggle Dales is a sportive for cyclists - by cyclists - with an awesome atmosphere created not just by our friendly team but by our like-minded returning riders who we love to see on the start line year on year. Here's our non-exhaustive list...
News: YouTuber Katie Kookaburra Reviews Struggle Dales
YouTuber Katie Kookaburra smashed Struggle Dales! Well done girl! Check out Katie's awesome review of Struggle Dales sportive where she conquered the 'cheeky monkey' Park Rash and battled the head wind - eating just bananas it sounds!
Subscribe to Katie's channel and check out here story and videos. Find out more and register for Struggle Dales.
What to do in Harrogate the day before Struggle Dales
If you're heading to our Struggle Dales Express Sign-on, make the most of your day in Harrogate with our insider tips on what to do in Harrogate the day before the Struggle Dales Sportive.
Drink Coffee
At Struggle HQ we love our coffee and in our opinion the best place for a brew in Harrogate is Hoxton North. What’s more, this trendy brunch bar does an awesome bacon, eggs and avocado on sourdough.
They stop serving food at 3pm and in the evening turn into a casual bar. Here you can grab a
Training Tips: Preparing for a Struggle Sportive: 2 Weeks to Go
2 Weeks to Go!
Whether you're aiming for Gold or simply aiming to get round this gruelling Yorkshire sportive, here are a few things you should be thinking about with two weeks to go a Struggle sportive.
1. Decrease your Distance
If you’re serious about the time you cross the finish line on an epic Struggle Yorkshire sportive, this week should mark the start of your taper. Your taper...
News: Cycling Weekly Recon of Struggle Dales Sportive Route
"If you’ve ever had the pleasure of riding in North Yorkshire, it’s highly likely you’ve tackled the roads used for the Tour de Yorkshire. But according to The Struggle Dales organiser, Matt Mannakee, you’ve been missing out on some of the region’s most spectacular and untouched scenery," says Cycling Weekly. read their recon review here...
Image: The Stunning Scenery on surrounding Malham Cove Climb
Why Ride Struggle Dales
Taking in seven of North Yorkshire’s killer climbs, the Struggle certainly lives up to its name. 108 miles in this neck of...