Struggle Moors Sportive, Ampleforth Abbey Yorkshire, 2nd July 2023
Struggle Moors is one of the UK's hardest sportives in Yorkshire. Although this epic feat may feel frightful, with preparation, pacing and plenty of fuel it's achievable for any aspiring road cyclist. New to Struggle Events?
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The Route
180km Route
Struggle Moors sportive route is 112 miles long, taking in 10,193ft over five climbs set within the North York Moors’ exposed, relentless but stunning landscape. Beware, there’s plenty of uncategorised climbs too!
150km Route
Struggle Moors now offers a challenging 95 mile route, ideal for aspiring riders keen to tackle the iconic ascents of the North York Moors National Park. The new 150km route takes in 8,256ft still features Struggle Moors' infamous climbs including Glaisedale Horror and Rosedale Chimney.
Illustration by Loopie
The Climbs
Struggle Moors features 6 climbs including the infamous Rosedale Chimney, the stunning Cote du Grosmont and the gnarly Glaisdale Horror.
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Finisher Kit
The Struggle X Le Col Elite Jersey mades an ideal memento of your epic achievement while delivering performance and comfort thanks to Le Col's expert construction and design. View the full kit list including the new 2023 gilet and check the size guides.
Feeds
Struggle Moors features 3 feed stations stocked with optimal fuel, ensuring you’re taking in what you need - when you need it most. There's scientifically proved Maurten gels and energy powder, super-tasty Veloforte bars, plus plenty of other snacks.
Finish Village
Riders fly down the finish line into the stunning grounds of the Ampleforth Abbey where friends and family await them with cheers. Riders can nurse a beer and nibble on a burger before mustering up the energy to get to their feet again.
Results
Struggle Moors is a timed event, providing a great personal challenge you can chip away at year on year to smash an annual PR for the course. Chip times are available instantly at the finish upon crossing the line and emailed out once the last rider has completed the course.
Photos
Struggle Dales is a timed event, providing a great personal challenge you can chip away at year on year to smash an annual PR for the course. Chip times are available instantly at the finish upon crossing the line.
Reviews
"Everything ran smoothly, and the feed stations were the best I've come across. A large range of drinks/snacks and sports nutrition, and pork pies when you're about to OD on sugary treats.
The route is definitely as advertised - a stunning route with iconic climbs and plenty of other climbs to make sure you never get too complacent. Not sure what more you could ask for.
The photographer did a great job, taking better photos than the ones organisers usually try to charge you exuberant amounts for, and they were free for download. Top marks!" - Nicholas Pacewicz
"Struggle Dales and now Struggle Moors - ticked-off... and what an adventure!!!
A massive amount of effort from the Struggle Team. Very Well organised; Fantastic Route Planning. Brilliant Team; everyone involved commands respect - Feed Teams were Brilliant...as were the pork-pies! Being a healthcare professional myself, love & respect to the on-hand NHS rapid-response team for being on location. Huge encouragement from staff cheering riders up hills...and a massive welcome from the team and the vendors at the finish line!!! On the back of that, an absolute joy to ride this route with like-minded, strong-willed, and friendly folk - each and every one, who completed the entire journey gets a huge amount of respect from me! Hahaha... #bringcourage?....YES!...do...you're in for an arduous day - the best!!!" - Stephen Robson
"Struggle Moor 2018 was brutal with the climbing and heat! It has that close knit group feel to the event you wouldn't normally get on a lot of sportive rides! Pushed me to my limits and I loved it for that very reason....can't recommended any event with this crew enough!!" - Phily Granger