The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire.
Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists.
Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh.
At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts.
This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition. Each rider is issued with a sponsorship pack and we hope that you will raise as much as you can. If you would like to just join us for the ride you are welcome to do so.
Taking on highlights of this year's Tour de France day two route.
The Wakefield Hospice Sportive is in its second year with hugely popular reviews in 2013. Read here for more information - http://www.wakefieldhospice.org/News/The-Dark-Peak-Returns The Dark Peak was inspired by the Day 2 Tour De Yorkshire Route. The 72 miles Extreme Route takes on Holme Moss, Snake Pass and The Strines this route offers some of the best and most challenging climbs in South and West Yorkshire. Holme Moss is infamous as being one of the tough climbs in England and is a must for all cyclists. Bike Hire is available with donations to Wakefield Hospice with thanks to Raleigh. At the end of this gruelling ride you will be presented with your I've Conquered the Dark Peak T-shirt and you will be able to relax in the Nuffield Health Wakefield Spa with complements of our event hosts. This is a charity ride raising funds for Wakefield Hospice. Wakefield Hospice support patients and their families living with an end of life condition.