Daffodils Sportive

Velo29 Events

Daffodils Sportive

16 March 2024

HQ Thirsk School, Topcliffe Rd, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1RZ

Entry

In the week before the event from 10am Tuesday until 18:00 Thursday we need you to complete a Pre-Event Questionnaire and book a time slot. ESSENTIAL please.

Please collect rider packs from the HQ on your way to the start line.

 

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

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sportive Riding

What to Expect in a Velo29 Sportive

The Daffodils Sportive is an event in memory of Jean Williamson who we sadly lost to a long battle with Cancer in June 2012. Jean, Mother of event director Richard loved the Daffodils of Farndale, we enjoyed many family days out there when we were younger.  

Jean would be very touched to think of the riders riding through the wonderful North Yorkshire scenery enjoying these beautiful flowers.

The Daffodils Sportive was named after the World famous daffodils of Farndale, an area the route passes through. The event started in 2013 when we wanted to add a new Sportive to the Velo29 Calendar which incorporated some of our favourite roads. The routes have a challenge for all abilities without being too hard (it is only March after all) and like the Velo29 events of The White Horse & Whitby Sportive; focuses around a famous North East landmark.

The Daffodils offers something to all abilities of rider and the routes are stunning!

All 3 distances leave Thirsk and head straight onto quiet country lanes, small villages and some beautiful North Yorkshire scenery.

The routes are not super challenging so lots of the groups will stay together, which is a great way to meet new cycling friends.

As always we’ve found some really interesting roads. The Long route offers the most serious challenge and Blakey Bank will not disappoint those looking for a test!

It’s a lovely ride that brings people back year after year. For a couple of years we have had to operate the Farndale feed station in a field…BUT not this year, the new building will be finished and we will once again have an indoor feed and facilities.

There will be over 500 riders so all of us at Velo29 hope to see you there.

Primal 2024 Series Jerseys

The 2024 Series Jersey is here!

Thanks to our clothing partner, Primal Europe Limited we have got 200 amazing jerseys FREE to anyone who rides 400km or more in any 2024 Velo29 Sportive.

Simply book your rides with us and then head over to this LINK to order your FREE jersey. You’ll need to pay for the postage when you order your jersey (£3.50). We’ll check you’ve got 400km booked and once the jerseys land with us (expected mid-Feb) we’ll get them posted.

1 jersey per rider, limited stocks, first come first served. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Your qualifying events cannot be refunded once the jersey has been posted to you (moving to another event might be possible).

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