
Velo29 Events
Great Yorkshire Sportive
30th September 2023
HQ York Auction Centre, YO19 5GF
Get a FREE 2023 Series Jersey
Ride Stats
Distance: 70km
Elevation: 505m
Ride Time: 2.5 – 5hrs
Start: 08:30 – 08:45
Feed: Castle Howard or Coneysthorpe VH at 21miles
Price: £27.50
Ride Stats
Distance: 121.6km
Elevation: 863m
Ride Time: 6 – 8hrs
Start: 08:00 – 08:30
Feed 1: Castle Howard or Coneysthorpe VH at 21miles
Feed 2: Weaverthorpe VH at 51.8miles
Price: £32.50
Ride Stats
Distance: 169.4km
Elevation: 1,511m
Ride Time: 7 – 10hrs
Start Time: 07:30 – 08:00
Feed 1: Castle Howard or Coneysthorpe VH at 21miles
Feed 2: Hackness VH at 50miles
Feed 3: Weaverthorpe VH at 78miles
Price: £37.50
New – Please collect rider packs from the HQ on your way to the start line.
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 Start Slot – ESSENTIAL please
No entries on the day.
Entries close on Sunday night 1 week before the event.
For any questions relating to Pre-Event Questionnaire, Time Slot Booking or rider packs, email depart@velo29.com
Entry
Rider Manual
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sportive Riding
What to Expect in a Velo29 Sportive
The Great Yorkshire Sportive rides on some of Yorkshire’s finest roads. We have 3 routes of 45/ 80/ 106 miles in this very varied event!
None of the routes are super hilly, the long has 1,500m of vert which over 106 miles isn’t too dramatic.
The routes have a pan flat start, some lumps in the middle then flat back to York.
The Howardian Hills represent a perhaps unexpected challenge in the middle. The long route enjoys 2 very significant “lumps” in the 70-90km region, be ready for them!
Well stocked feed stops on all routes, great signage and awesome ride support along with our super friendly atmosphere.
An event that attracts a strong Female participation too


Book to ride 400km in any 2023 Sportives before the 30th Jan 2023 and receive this awesome Primal Europe LTD unique series jersey FREE!
Limited to 200 copies, this is the 11th year we have offered a jersey!
The 2023 jersey is the same cut as the previous jerseys, with the aero sleeves and new pocket design.
This quality of jersey retails at £65!
Stock will arrive in late February and be posted to you.
Available in: XS / S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL.
If you think you qualify then click the link below, fill in the details and then we will post the jersey to you in time for York – Leeds – York.
You must have booked to ride 400km by 30th Jan 2023.
Please note: Qualifying bookings are non-refundable, however, you may transfer to another event.