Race Calendar

Le Petit Depart 2023

4 Jun 2023

Skipton, North Yorkshire
Starts: 08:00
Distance: 80/38 Miles
Entry Fee: £25.00 - £35.00

Le Petit Depart is a fabulous cycle event which showcases the very best cycling the Yorkshire Dales has to offer and follows much of the 2014 Tour de France, most Tour de Yorkshire route and the 2019 World Championship road race route. THE ROUTES Starting from Skipton, North Yorkshire, Le Petit Depart offers 2 fantastic routes to cater for all abilities. There is an 80 mile ride, and a 38 mile ride. The 80 Miler: The original 80 mile sportive route follows much of the Tour de France stage 1 taking you over 3 climbs and along 6 dales. From the head of Wharfedale the route goes over Kidstones, the first official climb of the 2014 Tour de France. It continues along the Stage 1 route to Hawes, returning to Skipton via the impressive Ribblehead viaduct, the quaint market town of Settle and the lovely Malhamdale. The 38 Miler: The 38 mile Scenic route follows the Grand Depart route up and back down the magnificent Upper Wharfedale valley, stretching right up into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The route returns via the stunning Bolton Abbey.

Results

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Results for the Le Petit Depart 2023 were last updated on Sunday, 4 June 2023 15:36.

Organiser

Skipton Cycling Club

Mark Wilkins

Course

Distance:
80/38 Miles
Type:
Road
Profile:
Undulating
Laps:
Entry limit:
400
Remaining places:
400
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

  • Water stations
  • Toilets
  • Changing facilities
  • Showers
  • No distance markers
  • No baggage store
Race HQ:
Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD

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