York Leeds York Sportive

Velo29 Events

York Leeds York Sportive

6 March 2027

HQ York Auction Centre
YO19 5GF

Depart: 08:00 – 09:00

Entry

The Monday before the sportive at 6pm, you will receive a ‘Get Ready’ email which contains information about the sportive.

On Tuesday at 10am, you will receive an ‘Act Now’ email which contains the links you need to obtain your rider number and booking reference in order to complete the Pre-Event Questionnaire and Book a Time Slot.

Booking opens from 10am Tuesday until 18:00 Thursday. This is ESSENTIAL to ride.

It is vitally important that you remain subscribed to our emails. However, copies will also be uploaded to our FB page which you do not need a FB account to access.


No entries on the day.

Entries close on Sunday night 1 week before the event.

For any questions relating to Pre-Event Questionnaire or Time Slot Booking email depart@velo29.com

York Leeds York cycling jersey

York Leds York Jersey

Available to buy at the event.

Get a FREE 2026 Series Jersey when you book 3 Sportives with us!

Velo29 Series Jersey for 2026

Rider Manual

Results

Get your post ride chip timing data here.

A Beginner’s Guide to Sportive Riding

What to Expect in a Velo29 Sportive

York – Leeds – York, the biggest cycle ride in Yorkshire! 

2026 is set to be the biggest YLY in years. The event is always super popular with riders keen to get back to Sportive riding, see old friends and have an awesome day out as we say goodbye to the winter.

The routes are FLAT with the exception of the middle part of the Long ride, which has a few very tasty climbs.

Departing from Murton to the east of the York, you will head toward the historic city, crossing the River Ouse at the Millennium Bridge; then cycling past The Knavesmire, York’s famous racecourse before heading onto some stunning little country roads in the direction of Leeds.

There are 3 route choices, the short at 41 miles, the medium at 72 miles and the long at 111 miles.

There is a route choice to suit all abilities in this spring event, whether it’s your first sportive or you love a 100m challenge we have a route to suit you.

For 2026 we are using East Bardsey Feed Stop, as per 2025. A great feed and a route that works well. Medium stops there once, Long stop twice here.

York – Leeds – York has become one of The Biggest Sportives in the North of England, 2026 will be the 12th edition, we’d love to see you there!

Velo29 Series Cycling Jersey for 2026

Your FREE Velo29 Series Jersey.

This is our 12th year of offering you an amazing Jersey for free!

Available to anyone once you’ve booked 3 or more 2026 Sportives, while stocks last. Once you’ve booked your 2026 rides, just click the CLAIM YOUR JERSEY button, select your size, pay the £3.50 postage, and we’ll get a jersey sent to you as soon as they are available. Currently planned to be with you before York-Leeds-York.

The jersey is very much a first-come first first-served, and typically we sell out by March. M, XL, 2XL,3XL and 4XL are already out of stock!

GET YOUR 2026 RIDING BOOKED SOON.

N.B. The bookings must be for 3 different sportives for yourself. Also, once you’ve claimed your jersey, your 3 Sportive bookings cannot be cancelled. We can of course, move you to another Sportive. One jersey per rider.

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