Cyclone Challenge Rides

With four beautiful and varied routes of between 34 and 106 miles, the Cyclone Challenge is one the great events of the UK cycling calendar. Established in 2007, the event is highly inclusive, welcoming riders of all ages and has now hosted over 33,000 riders. It's a “must-do” ride for cyclists of all abilities and ages.

Starting from the well-equipped Newcastle Falcons Rugby stadium, on the edge of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the four routes rapidly transport riders into the picturesque landscapes of Northumberland: quiet roads along beautiful river valleys, over remote moorlands and through pretty villages.

The Basics: The 2018 event takes place on Saturday 30 June. Choose a route to suit your cycling ability, fitness, age and experience: there are 34, 64, 90 or 106 mile options (see event regulations for guidance on younger riders). Enter online and then turn up on the day and enjoy a meticulously well organised event, with plentiful parking, covered sign-on with snack bars, electronic timing/tracking, mobile support, up to four feed stations and lots of “top-up” culinary delights in village halls, not to mention that Northumbrian countryside.

Date Change: Originally scheduled for Saturday 16th June, the Challenge Rides have been re-scheduled for Saturday 30th June to fit in with the Cyclone Festival's hosting of the National Road and Time Trial championships on 1 July and 28th June respectively. All riders who entered before 12th February (date of the re-schedule) should have received an email offering them the choice of transferring their entry to the new date, 30th June, or a full refund. Contact [email protected] if you have a query regarding this.