YORKSHIRE RELIABILITY RIDES 2026

WELCOME TO THE RELI'S

After some long winter base miles, the Yorkshire Reliability Rides are a great way to build on your fitness heading into the spring.

There's nine consecutive rides every Sunday starting from 11th January 2026 (all dates, start locations and routes below for each week).  The Reli Ride series welcomes all riders of all abilities.

NEW FOR 2026: There will also be two new Saturday Social Warm-Up Rides hosted by new organisers; providing the opportunity for a double-header weekend, a steady social the day before the Reli or another chance to ride if you cannot make the Sunday ride.

Scroll down for a full list of Reliability Ride dates, routes and sign up links...

WHAT IS A RELIABILITY RIDE?

The Yorkshire Reliability Rides (Reli Rides) are a long-established highlight to the counties cycling calendar. Originally set up as Ron's Reliable Five, the series has expanded to nine events. 

A Reliability Ride is not exclusive to Yorkshire. Nationwide, a Reli Ride is a long-standing winter tradition. It's known as a test of a cyclist’s reliability and that of their bike coming out of the winter period. The emphasis is on fitness, self-reliance and navigational skills. 

Reliability Rides were traditionally used by competitive cyclists for training ahead of the racing season. However, there are now groups for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Many of the rides now also include a short route option.  

WHAT TO EXPECT ON A RELIABILITY RIDE?

Yorkshire Reliability Rides will set riders off in groups of approximately 16 riders, based on average speed varying from 22+mph to 12mph with the fastest riders leaving first (there may be more than one group for the more popular paces). 

Traditionally the route is not signposted but a basic route map or description was provided. Nowadays GPS files are available and you'll find all the Yorkshire Reliability Ride routes below. 

Post-ride everyone is encouraged to return to the start/finish to enjoy bike-riding banter over coffee and cake. A Reliability Ride is a great way to meet and ride with new cyclists from different groups and clubs or to test your fitness against old friends. 

2026 RELI RIDE DATES, ROUTES & ONLINE ENTRY:

All rides require you to pay a small entry fee to cover the organising club's insurance levy. We encourage you to enter online in advance of the event (links to enter are below). Entries on the day are still possible but riders are encouraged to bring exact change. No entry, no ride!

Under 16/18: Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All under 18s must provide a consent form completed by their parent or guardian. Download the consent form here. 

 

RIDE 1: STRUGGLE RELIABILITY RIDE

Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Prologue, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
Finish Place: Prologue, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
Route (100km):  
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38270529
Route (70km): 
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31716750
Organiser: Matt Mannakee, 07748632348

RIDE 2: HARROGATE NOVA CC

Date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Prologue, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
Finish Place: Prologue, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA
Route (100km): 
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41603091
Route (60km): 
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41603105
Organiser: Mark Morris, 07545741491, Harrogate Nova, www.harrogatenova.cc

 

*SATURDAY SOCIAL WARM-UP RIDE*

Date: Saturday 24th January 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Leadout, 18A North End, Bedale, DL8 1AB
Finish Place: Leadout, 18A North End, Bedale, DL8 1AB
Route (80km): 
https://www.strava.com/routes/3429176617914929510
Route (52km): 
https://www.strava.com/routes/3429180466175045974
Organiser: Sean Dodsworth, info@leadoutperformance.co.uk

 

RIDE 3: SEACROFT WHEELERS 

Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Squires Café Bar  5 miles west of Sherburn-in -Elmet on B1222. Car park, refreshments and toilets available.
Finish Place: Squires Café Bar
Long Route (82km):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45151177
Short Route (53km):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45151088
Organiser: Ian Hirst, Seacroft Wheelers, 07980 407134 www.seacroftwheelers.co.uk

 

 

RIDE 5: AIREDALE OLYMPIC 

Date: Sunday 8th February 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: B6161 Lay-by (Near Leathley Bridge – approx. ½ mile from A658 junction).
Finish Place: Holy Trinity Church Hall, Knaresborough
Long Route (75km):
 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17780091
Short Route (50km):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49260492
Organiser: Hamish Robertshaw, Airedale Olympic, 
www.airedaleolympic.co.uk 

Further event details provided by the organiser:

https://airedaleolympic.co.uk/category/Reliability_Ride_2025

 

RIDE 6: THE ALEX WARBURTON MEMORIAL RIDE – ALBA ROSA

Date: Sunday 15th February 2025
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Hickory Smokehouse, Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 7PH 
Finish Place: Hickory Smokehouse, Otley Road, Adel, Leeds, LS16 7PH
Long Route (90km):
https://www.strava.com/routes/3048305186029442020
Short Route (53km):
https://www.strava.com/routes/3048305537469952996 
Organiser: Tim Coates 
hello@albarosacc.com, www.albarosacc.com

*SATURDAY SOCIAL WARM-UP RIDE*

Date: Saturday 21st Feb 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Unit A, Kirkgate Business Centre, Stennard Island, WF1 5DL 
Finish Place: Unit A, Kirkgate Business Centre, Stennard Island, WF1 5DL
Long Route (80km):
https://www.strava.com/routes/3429162635987354982
Short Route (50km):
https://www.strava.com/routes/3429154367757213944 

Chris Day, chris@jscycleshack.com

 

RIDE 7: TADCASTER CC 

Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Tadcaster Sports & Social Club
Finish Place: Tadcaster Sports & Social Club 
Long Route (110km):
 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38115131
Short Route (80km):
 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38115109
Organiser: Michael Harrison, 07539681622, 
hello@tadcaster.cc

 

RIDE 8: MOONGLU

Date: Sunday 1st March 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: The Storehouse Ripon, opposite Moonglu Shop
Finish Place: The Storehouse Ripon, opposite Moonglu Shop
Route (85 km): 
https://www.strava.com/routes/3293657852760134600
Route (55 km): 
https://www.strava.com/routes/3293658745231433850
Organiser: Roger Clarke, 
www.moonglucc.club

 

RIDE 9: PROLOGUE CAFÉ BASH

Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Start Time: 09.30am
Start Place: Prologue Café, Harrogate
Finish Place: Prologue Café, Harrogate
Route (90 km):
 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18936098
Organiser: John Reid, 01423503000,
prologuecycling.co.uk

 

Important info 

The event is not a race. It is run on public open roads without marshals or signposts and riders must abide by the Highway Code. There are no feed stations, timing chips or souvenir t-shirts etc. Riders are responsible for their own safety and must ride in a manner that is safe for themselves, other riders and road users. 

Under 16/18: Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All under 18s must provide a consent form completed by their parent or guardian. Download the consent form here.