Cycling Climb Guide - Lancashire Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride the Route 2026
If you haven't cycled in the rural and rugged landscape of the Lancashire hills, join us for the Lancashire Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride The Route tracing stage 2 of...
Cycling Climb Guide - Lancashire Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride the Route 2026
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Reasons to Ride one of the hardest sportivesReasons 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...
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Video: Struggle Moors ReconVideo: Struggle Moors Recon
We head into the Yorkshire Moors to carry out our pre-event check - and we thought we'd take you along with us. Check out the stunning views and listen to...
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Training Tips: How to Stay Hydrated on a SportiveTraining Tips: How to Stay Hydrated on a Sportive
Don’t let the cramp bite on the Yorkshire climbs with our top hydration tips for Struggle sprotives. 1. Meet Magnesium Struggle’s Matt has recently been battling cramps during the latter...
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Training Tips: How to Ride Rosedale Chimney BankTraining Tips: How to Ride Rosedale Chimney Bank
Hitting the foot of Rosedale Chimney Bank is fearful enough for any cyclist. With 91 miles already in the legs over a shark-jaw profile, Struggle Moors riders will need to...
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Training Tips: How to Ride Glaisdale Horror Cycling climb?Training Tips: How to Ride Glaisdale Horror Cycling climb?
Glaisdale Horror (aka Caper Hill on Strava) is an elusive hill concealed in the heather-clad North Yorkshire Moors. But once you’ve unearthed it, by jove you’ll know it. Discover more...
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News: YouTuber Katie Kookaburra Reviews Struggle DalesNews: 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...
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What to do in Harrogate the day before Struggle DalesWhat 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. ...
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Training Tips: Preparing for a Struggle Sportive: 2 Weeks to GoTraining 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...
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Jessica Learmonth: How to Beast your Bike Training - Even in Bad WeatherJessica Learmonth: How to Beast your Bike Training - Even in Bad Weather
ITU Pro Triathlete, Olympian and Yorkshire Lass maxes-out her winter miles on the bike. Here’s Jessica’s tips for foul-weather sportive training. 1. Get Your Kit Choice Bang On “My...
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Can you do The Struggle Double? This Girl Can!Can you do The Struggle Double? This Girl Can!
Anneleen Bosma is one of the first riders to join the Struggle Double crew having completed the two hardest Yorkshire sportives in the same season. Wondering if you can do...
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Henrietta Colborne: How to Climb Stronger - and QuickerHenrietta Colborne: How to Climb Stronger - and Quicker
Henrietta completed Struggle Dales as part of her training for the Tour de Yorkshire pro women’s race. Now racing professionally on the continent, Henrietta explains how you can improve your climbing...
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Video: Discover how to Ride Trapping HillVideo: Discover how to Ride Trapping Hill
Trapping Hill is the penultimate climb on the Struggle Dales. In our latest video blog we take you on a tour of this testing ascent and show you how to...
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News: Cycling Weekly Recon of Struggle Dales Sportive RouteNews: 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...
