Download your entry for 2008 (right click to download, left click to view and print) 

If you can't ride, but would like to be involved please click here to inquire for more details.

If you completed the 2007 challenge, 
e-mail us with your comments/memories.

2007 finishing times
2006 finishing times

The bike challenge is supported by: -

Try Cycling of Kirkburton

and

MTB Cycle Yorkshire

The original Holme Valley mountain bike challenge
Well done to all those who took part in this years challenge. Finishing times will be posted when they are all fully compiled, so please be patient with us. A new record has been set with an outstanding time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 30 seconds, well done.

The next challenge will take place on 7th September 2008 and will be open to all those who can ride a bike around the tracks and lanes of Holme Valley.

2007 Finishing times
Finishing times for all riders can be viewed by clicking here.

If you want to you can refresh you memory by viewing the route here (left click to view, right click to down-load and print).

The start and finish is at the small village of Hade Edge (click here), above Holmfirth some say it was the last place God made! For Google Earth addicts the references are: 53º32'48.73"N  1º46'54.21"W.

What do you get when you finish?

  • T-shirt

  • The pleasure in completing the challenge

  • Aching legs etc (curable in a nice hot bath!)

  • Refreshments

Please note car parking is provided next to the Bay Horse Pub click here for the map.

Crossing the finish line

Your quick guide to the check points.
Check point Grid reference
Start 147 056
1 229 031
2 177 070
3 112 074
4 102 053
Finish 147 056
A full route card will be available to all riders when they register at the start