The Events
Any gravel bike / mountain bike / E-bike is welcome
Each of the GPX files for your event are emailed to you on the Wednesday before the ride
Minimum age of 10 years old when accompanied by a parent / guardian
The 'Mills n Moors' events are a personal challenge and so we do not time your ride.
The events are NOT races. They are intended as a personal challenge.
No ‘on the day’ entries for any of the events.
Sign on via SiEntries.
It is a vital that when a rider signs onto an event they record an accurate and up to date contact name and phone number with SiEntries for the Event Organisers to use in case of an emergency.
2. The routes
Each route is self-guided with no way markings saying ‘Mills n Moors route’
Riders are expected to self navigate their way across their chosen route using the GPX file provided.
Each GPX file for the event you have entered will be sent to your email address a week prior to the event.
We ride on bridleways, farmers tracks, forest trails, urban greenways and the canal towpath
The routes are typically 80% ‘off-road’ on grass, gravel, peat and stone
Its your choice which route to ride as any type of bike is suitable on each route
3. On the day
Sign on from 8am and enjoy a relaxed tea / coffee / biscuits inside the Event Hub
Head off when you're ready as there is NO ‘mass start’
There are toilet facilities in the bike shop / village square in Orton
There are tracks across open moorland so appropriate layers and waterproofs are vital
A list of kit that you should carry is
4. Minimum Kit List
Wear a helmet that complies with the latest EN1078, ANSI Z90/4 or SNELL standards
Waterproof clothes including full length trousers and jacket
Warm layers for changing into stored in a dry bag
Snacks and water
Front and rear lights
Puncture repair kits, spare inner tubes and trail side tools such as tyre levers
FAQ’s
What are the trails like?
The trail surfaces include cobbles, grass, gravel that is compact, gravel that is loose, gravel that is smooth, gravel full of potholes, concrete track ways, stone slabs and tarmac. We use public rights of way to ride along the valley floor, up through the wooded valley slopes and out across the wide open spaces of the Pennine moors.
Whilst 90% of the tracks we select are in good condition there will be mud, puddles, steep sections of trail where you might have to push your bike, stream crossings and of course ruts / rocks as it's the north of England and many of the track shave been a feature of the landscape for over 700 years.
Can I enter on the day of the event?
No ‘on the day’ entries for any of the events. Sign on via SiEntries.
What personal details do I need to register with Sientries?
It is a vital that when a rider signs onto an event they give an accurate and up to date contact name and phone number for the Event Organisers to use in case of an emergency.
Are the routes signposted?
There is no signage saying ‘Yorkshire Divide’ out on the hills, moors and valleys. The routes on all our events are on bridleways, Sustrans greenways along the urban fringe, open access moorland, restricted-by ways, sections of the ace Pennine Bridleway, the Trans Pennine Trail and minor public roads. Riders are expected to self navigate their way across their chosen route using the GPX file provided. A GPX file for the event you have entered will be sent to your email address a week prior to the event.
Are these races?
The events are NOT races. They are intended as a personal challenge.
Can I enter on the day of the event?
No ‘on the day’ entries for any of the events. Sign on via SiEntries.
What personal details do I need to register with Sientries?
It is a vital that when a rider signs onto an event they give an accurate and up to date contact name and phone number for the Event Organisers to use in case of an emergency.
Are the routes signposted?
There is no signage saying ‘Yorkshire Divide’ out on the hills, moors and valleys. The routes on all our events are on bridleways, Sustrans greenways along the urban fringe, open access moorland, restricted-by ways, sections of the ace Pennine Bridleway, the Trans Pennine Trail and minor public roads. Riders are expected to self navigate their way across their chosen route using the GPX file provided. A GPX file for the event you have entered will be sent to your email address a week prior to the event.
What type of bike can I enter with?
You can enter with the following bike types: Gravel bike / Cyclocross bike / Mountain bike / E-bike. The terrain is not suitable for road bikes. Your gravel bike should have a minimum of 40mm tyres. On each of the events all of the routes have been ridden on a gravel bike with 43mm Gravel King tyres and a hardtail mtb with 2.3 Mezcal tyres.
Are the routes signposted?
There are no route signs for these rides out on the moors and valleys so you must be able to follow a ‘Ride with GPS’ gpx on your own Garmin or other navigation device. The gpx file for each ride will be sent to your email a week before the event.
What happens if I breakdown on a remote moor and I can’t fix my bike?
We know riders will bring their ‘best bike’ to the event and will have given it a proper check over in the weeks running up to the event but the event is self-supported which means there is NO breakdown vehicle or mechanic. You have to get yourself back to the start line
Contact
Any question about the ride then please contact Adrian at: yorkshiredivide@gmail.com
