DateExpected
Early June 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1UG
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Countdown
June
The short one of the three, and a friendly one. 66 km with only 565 m of climbing is a relaxed day out, with a long window to get round.
Key facts
01Helmet required; minimum age 16, under 18s ride with an adult
02Start any time between 08:00 and 08:45
03One aid station; event closes at 17:00
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The course
The route
Ripon
Distance66km
Total climb565m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate64.6 km
Weather
Early-June, Ripon
18°CTypical high
8°CTypical low
3°CColdest in 20 years
41%Days with rain
Highs around 18°C and lows around 8°C, but it has dropped to 3°C. Rain on 41% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Helen Price02:39:3224.8 km/h
02Joanne Lambe02:44:0424.1 km/h
03Vanessa Fulker02:59:4922.0 km/h
10
Women finishers
3:12:33
Median time
20.6 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the RIDE The Dales 66 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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66 km with 565 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
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Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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