The Sam Houghton Challenge
Date: 7th June 2008
It's the second year this fantastic Mountain Bike Challenge has been run. The event opens up some of the best riding that the Kentmere Valley has to offer in memory of a great rider.
The Sam Houghton Challenge starts and finishes at Wilf's Cafe and Wheelbase.co.uk in the Mill Yard, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9LR.
The ride is 46km long with 1400m of ascent, covering bridle ways in the Kentmere, Longsleddale and Troutbeck valleys and taking in the Garburn pass. A Short course is also marked covering 25km with 700m ascent.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
Riders under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry Fees:
- Singles: £16.00
- Pairs: £30.00
- Teams/families: £40.00
- 16-18 y: £10.00
Entry fee includes free meal at finish courtesy of Wilf's and free admission to Hawkshead Brewery for post race bash, presentations, raffle and music.
Further information: http://www.wheelbase.co.uk/sam-houghton-2008.shtml
The Sam Houghton Challenge
MTB event with a choice of two distances in memory of a great rider.
Starts:
06/07/2008 09:30:00
Difficulty: Medium
Wilfs Cafe
Wheelbase
Staveley
Cumbria
LA8 9LR
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