Team Townend Challenge

In 2010, Christian and Niggy went out for a ride like we all do. But this time, they didn’t come home. We organised the Team Townend Challenge in their memory, to bring friends, family and cyclists together to raise funds for our chosen charity, RoadPeace, who campaign for road safety and justice for victims of road collisions. Every pound of the £70,000 raised to date has gone directly to RoadPeace. Based in the northern Lake District, we have a number of hills and steep roads to play with to give you a choice of three 'Sportive' road routes and, new for 2024, a 'gravel' route. The Classic 22 miles 2361 ft climbing - Suitable for new, young, old or experienced riders, the Short One is no walk in the park but will leave you grinning from ear to ear. The Challenge 40 miles - 4582 ft climbing - The classic Long One has the best riders gritting their teeth with no fewer than 4 seriously steep Lakeland Passes to contend with. Grange feed stop is legendary. The Dirty Double 66 miles, 7676 ft climbing - If the Long One just isn't tough enough, the Dirty Double sends you over two more passes. Earn those cakes. **NEW** The Gravel Grovel - About 40 miles, Quite a lot of climbing - at least 5000ft / 1500m.