A beautiful challenge of a ride through the Southern Lakes and rolling (!) Yorkshire Dales, this sportive offers both a 60mile and 109mile option with routes passing the atmospheric site of Pendragon Castle – reputedly the home of King Arthur’s father, Uther. Fully supported rides start from Dallam School at Milnthorpe (HQ map here) and at just £25 for the long run and £20 for the shorter this is a bargain not to be missed as you whip your way through Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire (three counties, see the clue was in the name.) A 25mile family event also features.
For details and entry see: www.3countieschallenge.org
