CTC Challenge Rides 2006

“As more people take up cycling there’s never been a more important time to help us make cycling safer on the roads” Phil Liggett, CTC President

Will you accept the CTC Challenge in 2006? Celebrate cycling and raise funds for safer cycling through the CTC Charitable Trust.


Heart of England Challenge – Meriden, Midlands 20 May

Dovetailing into the Heart of England Rally 20-21 May, a weekend of rides and social events including the Cyclists Memorial Service on Sunday morning, these routes embrace historic Shakespeare country, the Northern Cotswolds and Historic Civil War battlegrounds.

David Duffield Challenge – Bath, 11 June

Join inimitable TV cycling commentator David Duffield on his favourite routes around his home in stunning Somerset countryside – the routes wander across challenging Cotswolds' climbs and treat riders to picturesque West Country villages such as Box and Bradford upon Avon.

Ron Kitching Memorial Challenge – 24 June

Taking their name from one of the UK’s most prominent and colourful cyclists these rides include some of Ron’s favourite routes over the North Yorkshire Moors including the spectacular scenery of the Vale of York before the challenging yet rewarding climb of White Horse bank.

Phil & Friends Challenge - 13 Aug

Now firmly established as the UK’s match for the Etape du Tour, CTC’s President and Tour de France commentator Phil Liggett has joined up the most challenging routes in the Peak District. The route doesn’t disappoint with beautiful scenery and challenging terrain including Winnats Pass and Holme Moss.

Southern Challenge Ride -10 Sept

The wealds of Kent and East Sussex make this Challenge a surprising end of season treat. The undulating Ashdown Forest and rolling Sussex Downs provide wonderful vistas and rewarding riding terrain.

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