East Riding 100
£20.00 - £38.50Free injury protection
Event summary
Push your limits with this testing sportive. Great for riders looking for more of a challenging ride, the course winds its way through the Yorkshire Wolds and has over 4900ft of elevation. Come to test yourself against one of the toughest courses in the UK or to appreciate the beauty of the Wolds.
Your organiser
Sportive HQ was formed by Matthew Porter in 2014, after having approximately 10 years experience in the organisation of various types of cycling events. It was very much the feeling that sportives were becoming more expensive over the last few years and that need not be the case, value for money can be put alongside quality events. Sportive HQ works alongside local clubs to produce events that riders will want to do every year. We listen to what riders want from an event and endeavour to meet those requests. At Sportive HQ we like to keep things simple, ample free parking, showers, changing rooms, a timed event with well spaced, well stocked feed stations and routes to challenge everyone of all abilities. Sportive HQ helps in the production of many local charity events and have helped raise, alongside local clubs, in excess of £50,000 for local charities over the last few years.
Volunteer
We’re always looking for volunteers to help make these events epic.
Find out moreHow to enter
Tickets available until Fri Jul 30 2021
What's included:
- Great Value Ride
- Feed Stations
- Marshalled Course
- Free Photo Downloads
Adult Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
Bike 100mi
£35.00
Adult Entry with Medal
Sun 8th Aug 2021
Bike 100mi
£38.50
Junior Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
Bike 100mi
£20.00
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What people think
4.9119 reviews
Friendly atmosphere
Helpful volunteers
Well organized
My second event with SportiveHQ was just as good as the first, maybe better! Easy to find by car, well sign posted with great parking. Easy to navigate to registration I was greeted by the same same lovely people from my previous/first time and I received my timing chip, number to display on my bike and the event telephone number in case of any issues. Great amenities at the start with ample toilets and places to get food and drinks. The course was great and had a number of gruelling climbs and long flat sections with outstanding views, there was more stops on this route and I took full use of them stopping at every one. Once I had finished the course I received my timing ticket and purchased a medal whilst having a nice talk with the event staff and fellow cyclists I’d met along the way. Definitely will do this event again as it’s a close to home and look forward to doing many more with SportiveHQ! 11/10… read more
Frequently asked questions
Will there be medical support?
There will be 2 Motorbike Riders circuiting the course on the day from Medi- Bikes. They are both fully qualified paramedics and can assist with many incidents, whilst they are there just for the safety of all of the riders doing the event, if you are find yourself in an emergency situation please do not hesitate to call 999 if needed.… read moreIs there an age restriction for this event?
Riders must be at least 14 to participate in the short and medium routes, and 17 and older to enter the long route. If you are under the age of 18 please contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance.… read moreWill there be mechanical support available?
There will be a mechanical support HQ as well as mobile support from fully qualified cycle mechanics.… read more
Route description
Route description
The Long Route is undoubtedly more challenging than other routes in The 100 Series. With over 4900ft of elevation, riders will be on a rollercoaster of long ascents and winding descents. The lactic acid in the legs will be worth it however, as riders are treated to some outstanding views. The course highlights include classic climbs through Thixendale and Hanging Grimston.
The Medium Route is less difficult but riders will still be met with over 2400ft of climbing. These climbs are gentler and wind through the Wolds, allowing riders to take in the superb scenery.
The Short Route is designed for those looking for a taster of what a sportive has to offer. The route is still challenging and riders will be treated to some great scenery.
Feed Stations
Long Route
Water Stop - Waverthorpe Village Hall - 28 miles
Feed Station 1 Stamford Bridge Village Hall - 57 miles
Inside the hall itself there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
Water Stop - North Dalton - 77 miles
Feed Station 2 North Cave Village Hall - 92 miles
Inside the hall there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Homemade Cake
- Brownies
- Bananas
- Haribo
- Electrolyte powders and Water
Medium Route
Water Stop - North Dalton - 23 miles
Feed Station 1 North Cave Village Hall - 40 miles
Inside the hall itself there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
The Short Route
Feed Station 1 North Cave Village Hall - 16 miles
Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
My second event with SportiveHQ was just as good as the first, maybe better! Easy to find by car, well sign posted with great parking. Easy to navigate to registration I was greeted by the same same lovely people from my previous/first time and I received my timing chip, number to display on my bike and the event telephone number in case of any issues. Great amenities at the start with ample toilets and places to get food and drinks. The course was great and had a number of gruelling climbs and long flat sections with outstanding views, there was more stops on this route and I took full use of them stopping at every one. Once I had finished the course I received my timing ticket and purchased a medal whilst having a nice talk with the event staff and fellow cyclists I’d met along the way. Definitely will do this event again as it’s a close to home and look forward to doing many more with SportiveHQ! 11/10
I enjoyed every aspect of the day. The climbing was really challenging and the route took us down roads Id never found before. Everybody was friendly and helpful on the day and I will definitely enter again!
I’ll be adding this to my diary for next year. It was incredibly well organised with amazingly comprehensive route signage
My first Sportive HQ event and it was one of the best I have taken part in. Well organised, great feeds, super route and a good start/finish facilities.
Great value for money, very well organised, and just challenging enough for anybody on their first ride, but challenging enough for experienced riders
Very well organised and great value for money. Enjoyable ride with lovely views and challenging course
Well Organised friendly event thoroughly enjoyed by all would recommend to anyone. Many thanks everyone
Amazing event , really helpful staff. Well signed course and beautiful ride on a lovely sunny day . Great atmosphere at the finish
Great day overall, well organised as usual., one of the stops was not ideal but not a huge problem. Well done all involved.
Another great Sportive HQ event, fantastic organisation, great feed station and well organised! Thanks again!
Great event, well organised from booking to completion. Lots of hard work and effort made by the organisers to ensure a great experience.
A really enjoyable day, with a great friendly bunch organising and helping out, with an good but challenging route and great wraps and other food to keep you going.
This was my first big cycle event. Doing over 100 miles was such a big thing for me, and I was nervous to do it. However the way it was organised and the people that organised it soon put my nerves to bed. It was so well done, everyone seemed to take an interest in you, and it made the ride almost (almost)seem a little bit easier . I can’t recommend these events enough and the team who organised it. I will be back to do more now. Thank you Sportive HQ
As all Sportive HQ rides this was fantastic, the route was well thought out, feed stations were exemplary as always, if you haven't done one of these sportives then sign up now!
1st ever sportive and absolutely loved it, the volunteers were amazing, a great place to relax afterwards on those deck chairs with pizza with music. I will definitely be back next year
A fantastic course down the lanes of the East Rding. Stunning views. Great route. Well looked after
Had s great day, v well organised. The course was steady with some lovely views. An unhurried day where people had time to speak and be friendly.
Another incredible event laid on by Matt, Chris and the Sportivehq team. Parking is taken care of at the start venue with plenty of space before embarking on a rolling course though some wonderful scenery. 2 stops for tea and biscuits in addition to 2 feed stops keep you going, and provide fuel for the odd epic climb. Mechanical support is second to none with incredibly knowledgeable and helpful mechanics ensuring you get back to the finish zone, this year encompassing a bar, pizza, burger van and live music. You can't get better value!!
This was Sportive HQs 1st event at this East Riding and personally for me it is the best so far. I’ve been to them all 🚴♂️🌭👍
We provided the catering at this event, as experienced caterer's it was a refreshing change to attend a very well organised event, from first contact with Matt and his team we were well informed and updated with news, great facilities at Bishop Burton for riders and spectators alike, really looking forward to cooking up some tasty treats for other events and continuing our relationship with Sportive HQ, thank you Matt and team, great event! 👍
Another fab SportiveHQ event in a brilliant setting. Testing course, but well supported and in a great location.
Great event , really friendly staff . Challenging route that was well signed. Food stops were well stocked with scrumptious eatings
The best I've cycled on sportive hq very professional and helpful. Definitely ride their events again
This was a fab ride. All the organisers were amazing; so friendly. The rock music at the start was great. A bonus was that there wasnt as many entrants as the Thorne ride so everything went so smoothly.
BM
Beverley M5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Extremely well organised with great support in terms of feed stations/mechanics and paramedics. Very friendly and encouraging volunteers. Stunning but very challenging scenery. Can't fault it.
Thank you so much for such an amazing event! It was so well organised and everyone I spoke to was super friendly. I was a little worried as I was on my own but I didn’t get lost as the signage was really clear to read and I had a good chat with some fellow cyclists at the feed station. Great route, challenging in places, but that made it feel like I had really achieved something! The roads were super quiet too which was perfect. All in all I had a great day and wouldn’t hesitate to book up to do it again next year! : )
Cheerful, helpful staff. Great facilities including showers. Great refresh n food stops. Good after ride party atmosphere. Would do it again
Friendly interested organisers, great facilities including showers. Good route, we’ll signposted. Good refresh n food stops. Will do it again
First time that I've done the East Riding 100 and I have to say that I will be back next year. The team that were helping fun the day did a fantastic job and were very helpful. Thanks
Great Sportive, Plenty of feed stations, Well planned route with flat sections after the bigger climbs. A1. Can't wait untill the next Sportive HQ ride.
As the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire rolled through the East Riding wolds I remember Chris Boardman commenting "forget about the racing for a minute this just looks like a lovely place for a bike ride". It is a hidden gem indeed, superbly unearthed courtesy of the inaugural East Riding 100 sportive. Matt and his ample team of friendly, efficient and knowledgeable volunteers delivered a fantastic event, even fixing the weather for us as we rolled out of Bishop Burton college (a perfect venue with more than enough parking and great facilities) to sample some of the best countryside East Yorkshire has to offer. The opening stretch to Driffield was a gentle introduction along extremely quiet, gently undulating back roads, ticking of the villages of Cherry Burton, Etton, South Dalton, Southburn, Hutton Cranswick and Skerne. Throughout the route every twist and turn had been well signposted by the Sportive HQ team. The level crossing barriers in Driff temporarily saw the peloton swell, much to the bemusement of local shoppers as it eventually made its way up the high street through the town. Back out into the countryside the wildlife lovers were ticking off buzzards, red kites, yellowhammers, hares and stoats to name but some. The first real climb up to Cowlam began to sort the men out from the boys before a fine descent into Weaverthorpe where a tea and biscuit stop awaited at the village hall. Pressing on through Helperthorpe, Sledmere and Fimber we headed for Thixendale a stunning village from which the only escape is upwards, in our case a cheeky little 14% climb on to Thixendale Wold. A hair-raising descent of Uncleby Hill was the prelude to the section feared by many, namely Hanging Grimston - a mile-long climb averaging 10%, strewn with pot holes, gravel and a concoction of farmyard muck which compromise traction and forward mobility in a number of places. Thankfully its two gates were both open today which allowed us some momentum to attack the seemingly endless 20% section near the top. Respite was to follow with a long drop down off the wolds eventually into Buttercrambe and on to Stamford Bridge before the unbelieveably well-stocked feed station at Catton. Then on through Fangfoss, Bolton, Yapham and Meltonby as the flatter section gave way to the lower slopes of Givendale Hill and a sharp descent into the spectacular Millington Dale. This wonderful, gently winding dry valley terminates with a great little climb up to Huggate. From here you can see for miles whilst enjoying the fabulous 4-mile descent to North Dalton and another tea and biscuit stop. The rolling wolds took us up and down through Middleton, Kiplingcotes and Sancton before a lovely smooth flat section along the Cliffe Road and on to the final feed station at North Cave. On through South Cave and the delightful Ellerker we reached the 100-mile point in Elloughton before climbing eventually up to Riplingham with wonderful views of the Humber and Lincolnshire beyond. We undulated our way back through Little Weighton and Walkington before Bishop Burton and the finish line came into view to complete 112 miles of perfection in terms of a day out on the bike. I cannot recommend this one enough - looking forward to the 2020 edition already.
First time riding with SportiveHQ and already looking forward to the next. Great organisation and excellent support staff, thoroughly enjoyed the event. Free professional photographs were an unexpected bonus. Thanks.
Have done the last two flat 100's and this venue and layout seemed better suited for the start and had a much more relaxed feel to it ( it did appear to be a smaller event tbf ). Route was great with stunning scenery even if the road surface up and down Hanging Grimston left a bit to be desired on road tyres. Our group was toward the last at the food stops and we missed out on most of the food choices, which lead to a couple struggling a bit , this has been raised separately and dealt with quickly and professionally ( sometimes things go wrong and how they are dealt with is a good sign of the commitment to the promises made at sign up - no qualms here on that ) Another excellent day out , and thanks for making sure the extra 6 miles were at the start not the end :)
Very well organised event with friendly, helpful staff everywhere you looked. Start/finish location was excellent with far more facilities than usual for a sportive. The wood fired pizzas, coffee van and bar were especially welcome. I've never done the medium route at an event before, usually preferring the longer challenge, but I found it to be so much more chilled out and relaxed with people having more time to chat and interact at the feed stops. I think I might just be a convert to the shorter courses. Many thanks to all the volunteers without whom these sorts of events wouldn't happen.
CJ
Caroline J5.0
Did the Adult Entry in 2019The best sportive I’ve doneFabulous food and facilities Great route, (apart from one little section which was a bit rough) who needs closed roads when the route is this good Scenery great (but we are in Yorkshire) Very well organised and great valuePerfect day on the bike
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RachelleMH5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Matt & his team have it nailed. Their Sportives are the best - the portfolio of rides on offer is increasing with this East Riding event. Having sampled the Flat 100 & the Ross Tiger I’m looking forward to the others. Totally brilliant & cant stop telling friends about the fantastic time I had
Fantastically well organised event from sign on to medal collection. The staff at the feed stations were very friendly and ready to chat. The only negative mark I could give would be very small niggles about course selection. There were a few right turns onto fast moving roads and going though the town centre and having to negotiate shoppers and traffic lights wasn’t great, and the last one was hanging grimston, not for its severity as a hill, but it’s severity as a gravel route!!Honestly small niggles aside I would and will be recommending this course as it was truly a pleasure to see the roads that aren’t as commonly used.Thank you
Fantastic day, very well organised and reliable signs for those without farming. Friendly atmosphere and great ginger flapjack!! Thanks to all involved in organisation
Great event, well organised and supported. A course with hills that just kept on giving! Will be back!
There was a slight issue with wraps at lunch stop but the good ladies sorted it. I had a fantastic ride and a big thank you to the Marshall’s for there encouragement and riding with us and the support van for their support. It really helped keeping us positive and to complete the longest day ride we’ve completed. Would defo do another one and the experience was a great one. Thank you!
Matt & crew thanks for another great sportive, route picturess, challenging excellent all round sportive with well supported events Village. Location for start/finish at Bishop Burton was a great location.Only slight negative was the gravel section just before 1stfeed station which was very hazardous. Car this be re routed for another year on tarmac? This did not effect a truly memorable day in near perfect summer cycling conditions. Chapeau!! Matt
When I measured up the route afterwards it came out as 181km/113mi, which made it the longest ride I have ever done! Nevertheless, this was a real treat: a tour of the East Riding that (despite occasionally straying into North Yorkshire) offered a taste of the varied aspects of the county, from the chalk streams south of Driffield, up onto the Wolds, down into the eastern Vale of York and meandering through to the flood plain of the Humber. An extremely well-chosen route, on mostly quiet rural roads, some very rural indeed (yes, Hanging Grimston, I'm looking at you!); my "gravel bike" certainly seemed to enjoy itself! Despite the complexity of the itinerary the signposting was consistently brilliant, and at no point did I find myself wondering whether I had missed a turn. The weather played its part too: a real high summer feel (and smell) which provided near-perfect cycling conditions. But such a long ride could easily have turned into a "suffer fest" had it not been for the almost uncanny appearance of a feed station in some local village hall just at the point when energy reserves were beginning to dip, to be promptly restored by tea and biscuits or cake. Excellent stuff! All in all, this was a great day out; thanks to the organisers for making it such a stress-free and pleasant experience.
I would thoroughly recommend this event to anyone who enjoys cycling. The long route was punishing and longer than expected (112 miles) but the scenery was stunning all the way round. This was the best sportive I have entered in terms of support and encouragement from the many available staff at the event. Parking was in a tarmac car park with plenty of space. Because riders of the long, medium and short rides had different start times, their was no hanging about at the start. The 4 stars for organisation is because of a slight issue with availability of food but their was a satisfactory outcome. Loved the event, thanks to all involved.
Great varied route apart from the unmade road near Wetwang! Should be easy to bypass this in subsequent years! Signage on the route great as regards direction but would have been good to see signage for vehicles to warn there were cyclists on a Sportive! Lovely atmosphere at the finish with welcome deckchairs and refreshments to purchase! I enjoyed it and will be back next year!
Fabulous day, thanks for organising it. We stayed at the college which was very reasonable and handy for the start of the race. The scenery was beautiful and everyone was so friendly. The refreshments at North Cave were well stocked and a good choice. The haribos were great for the extra energy boost. Perfect weather helped make it a super day.
Me and my daughter loved it. The weather made the finish area even better, we made use of the deckchairs and I had a sneaky cidar waiting for my husband to finish
Seamless organisation. Good route well marked with excellent feed stations and food. The venue well chosen for car parking and facilities. Even the weather was booked for a good day as well.
Course was 112 miles scenic long hills up and down with good signage particularly the road arrows. Glad of the easy gear option.The coffee and food stops were well spaced for top ups chats and toilets.The shower pizza and cocktail after were refreshing. Looking forward to next year.
Train hard for this scenic and challenging course it is 112 miles just for ironman training. Signage was good enough to be able to complete the course. The marker arrows on the road were fantastic.The shower after was refreshing as was the pizza and cocktail.The coffee and food stops were spaced well for top up food and leg stretch and chat.Looking forward to next year.
This was my first sportive event and I absolutely loved the course, the hills were a massive challenge and the whole course tested my limits, from arrival at the car park everyone at the event was so helpful enthusiastic and full of smiles, plenty of food and drinks at the feed stations, the route was very well marked out with arrows, 5 stars across the board, it won't be long before I enter another, thankyou for one of the best Saturdays I've spent on my bike.
The main big plus for this ride is how good the organisation is.thr other big plus was the feed stops, Botha stops at clean village halls, so seating space and toilets all possitive compared to many sportive I have done. One was just tea/coffee and biscuits but this was fine with me. The other a good arrange of food, fruit, wraps and cakes. I will be looking to do more sportive hq rides now and if this event returns then so will I! I think the 100 mile will be calling me next time
Stunning countryside, some of the single track roads could do with a bit of repair but my word what breathtaking views and great organisation
A mostly quiet route around the East Riding of Yorkshire with splendid views over the area with wide skies over the Vale of York and later the Humber Bridge.The ride featured no.115 Hanging Grimston from Simon Warren's popular UK cycling climbs lists so if your "collecting" all 200 then this sportive will help you towards that goal - at the same time you will enjoy the climb out of Thixendale and a smattering of other hill climbs.As always the organisation and atmosphere at the event was spot on and thank you for booking the weather yet again!The course is satisfying undulating - if your expecting a flat ride then your in for a surprise with some interesting ascents in this part of Yorkshire. My personal view is that there are no steep gradients during this sportive - just challenging ones which will get you out of the saddle - aside from Hanging Grimston which I did see a few walking.Great ride!
It was an absolutely fabulous day and brilliantly organised by Sportive UK. The route was incredible and a really good mix of flat and hills including a couple of challenging climbs which is always good fun. I think Sportive UK do an incredible job and such good value for money. The signposting was fab, nobody could possibly go wrong, the feed stations were very welcoming and generous with the food and drink on offer, not to mention the mechanical support which you offer and the mobile medical support on motorbikes which was great but which thankfully we didn't need. Overall I managed to ride my bike 112 miles at 16mph which I have never done before and at the end I still felt fresh and could have gone further whereas on previous 100+ rides which I've done solo I was always shattered at the end. I can only put that down to the support provided on the day. by you guys So, from me Sportive UK get a huge thumbs up and I will definitely be doing a lot more sportives with you in the future. Thank you.
Totally brilliant!!! I have done quite a few sportive's and this has got to be the best yet. Sportive HQ rides are the best, especially this one great start/finish site loads of parking and facilities. The ride wow great signage so turned off my Garmin and enjoyed the views which are breathtakingly beautiful along lovely quiet country roads, some had gravel but that for me added to the challenge the feeding stops were brilliant and at the ideal distances. Matt and his team are the best, they make it a friendly fun atmosphere, already looking forward to this ride next year plus well worth the 200+ mile round trip to do it , it's that good
Great location and organisation all very friendly enjoyed after ride chilling out with other riders and have a drink
Only disappointment, no wraps left at the main feed station. Perhaps a ticket handout at registration would sort 1per rider. Great course. Not overly taxing which allowed you to enjoy more of the East Yorkshire countryside. Thanks all
A super day out in God's own country. My friend Rob Fowler found a Garmin Oregon 650 - we are struggling to find your contact details. It was on the track at the top of the climb at Thixehdale.
Great event , wasn’t happy at first when told about the extra 6 miles as always struggle with the last ten when doing a ton but with the extra coffee and tea stops just to fill water bottles great idea so with the extra 6 making it 112 it’s my 2nd longest sportive, plus the idea with the merchandise great idea love the medals plus a great way to annoy the wife when hanging them all off the curtain poles , great event thanks again , still flat 100 still my favourite sportive but just for one reason guess what ??
I was really impressed with every aspect of this Sportive. It was well organised, friendly and helpful staff and very good sign posting all the way round. The feed stations at every 20 miles were well stocked. Even the weather was fantastic!
A brilliant ride. Great friendly atmosphere, felt like I made new friends along the way!The signs are well done, never a fear of getting lost. Loved the ginger flapjack, just the job!! Well done to all who organised the event
Great event as usual , organised by a great team of people.. brilliant feed stop with plenty of food 👍🏻 Roll on 2020
Lovely staff from beginning to the end . Challenging course with lots of hills !! Very well signposted. Would certainly recommend. Sandra
A really nice route, on quiet back roads. It has a fair amount of climbing, but no killer hills. Good facilities at the stops.
The event was very well organised, the course was lovely through the Wolds and very well marked. The marshals on bikes were very friendly and assisted very well. The finish was like a gathering, with deckchairs and places to eat and drink, great venue. Would definitely recommend and we will return next year.
Great ride except that mile off gravel path. Lovely scenery and great atmosphere, could have done with food included in the price at the finish.
Great ride except the section of gravel path, not very good for road bikes otherwise well organised and a lovely ride with lovely scenery
Awesome ride today. First time doing this ride. Will definitely be doing it again. Very well organised and signposted. Thanks Sportive HQ
Well organised event well signposted. Only negative was the dirt track definitely not suitable for road bikes. Would attend again.
Thank you for everybody involved with today’s event. Had a great time. Well organised and met a great bunch of like minded people along the way. Till next time. All the best
Always fantastic events. Really enjoyed the day, probably the most challenging of the 100 miler's I've done with pleanty of hills to contend with.
Great scenic route. OPne of the best I have done on the Sportive HQ circuit. The only negative was that rough stretch of road/stone.
Great day and very well organised. Would recommend it. Other riders are very friendly. Food stations were good.
RS
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019
A really enjoyable ride, a very well organised event from start to finish, would highly recommend 😀
Fantastic event, well organised and a lovely route. Facilities at the start/finish were perfect. Will be back next year.
BM
Beverley M5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019KS
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019
Superb inaugural East Riding 100. Up to the usual high standard of organisation and support. Excellent course with some testing climbs and lovely quiet lanes. Brilliant!
What an incredibly well run race. From signing in to collecting my time receipt they whole team had clearly put a lot into making the course as well run as I can possibly imagine. I have already recommended next years event to loads of friends and would also consider any other event they run
First time I’ve done the ride. Really pleased, really well signposted, tea/lunch stops excellent. Really well organised. Thank you so much. Will defo be back. 👍
Really enjoyed this from arriving at Bishop Burton college the atmosphere was great Even the BB staff joined In with the event, The route was well signposted only completely I have was the gravel path not good for road bikes . This is the furthest I have ridden I will be back next yest8Please keep the extra feed station on I found it handy for a newbie at sportive, and also breaks ride up into decent chunks
This was my 3rd Sportive HQ Event this year, all have been Fantastic! Great Routes, Great pre-ride info, Great Atmosphere, Great food. These Guys Really know how to host an Event and they enjoy it as much as we do. Cant wait till the next one!
my first sportive well run an gr3at atmosphere 👍will defiantly do next year's,33miler is a good start form a new rider but still challenging enough
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Did the Adult Entry in 2019
What can I say, the inaugural East Riding 100... Brilliant! Another well organised, friendly, exceptionally well fed, ride. We do loads of Sportives, but keep coming back to the ones organised by Sportive HQ, as they are simply amazing. They are organised by Matt and his team, who are keen cyclist, so they know how to make an event for other cyclists. The 112 mile route today had something for everyone, a Simon Warren rated climb, quiet lanes and even a long flat section that allowed us to get into team time trial mode. Support was provided by two feed stations and two coffee/tea stops keeping you fuelled and hydrated. And can I just mention that the food is great, usually home made or baked, supplemented with fruit and snacks as well as energy drinks. I do feel a need to say a special thank you for the freshly made cheese and tomato sandwiches at the second food stop along with fantastic pork pies, sausage rolls and quiche! I think you could genuinely put weight on during the ride! The support team at the feed stops also need singling out for their lovely friendly attitude, and the added support of a mechanic and medical motorcycles, you simply can’t get better! I think this goes to show you don’t have to be a multinational to put on a brilliant event, so let’s keep it local. Thanks again and see you next year!
Great day, met some really nice people. Only thing wrong with the classic distance was the gravel bit of road we had to travel on, but other than that great and love the food stations🙂
Great route and organisation. Very friendly marshals etc. Thoroughly enjoyed what was my first sportive..Won't be my last..
Brilliant event from start to finish!!! Well organised, well sign posted and the food at the feed stations was first class unlike some of the rubbish served up on other similar events. A couple of First Aiders were on hand on motorcycle’s which was a brilliant idea and something I’ve never seen at a cycle event before. I definitely recommend this and any other event that Sportive HQ are involved with and I’ll certainly be back next year!!! Well done to everyone involved for all of their hard work in putting on today and particularly the volunteers 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
This is the first East Riding HQ sportive and may it long live. The fantastic landscapes and great routes make it a must for all riders, I will ride it again next year. Start and finish is well situated in a college grounds of Bishop Burton and I went for accommodation and that a plus if you come far for an early start. Great event for first time.
This was an excellent course tough but fair, you will need your climbing legs for this one . Excellent food and organisation as usual
JG
Joao Garrido5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Our ladies Cycling group had a great day out on the bike. Very nice friendly atmosphere at registration and from all those at the feed stations which were welcome and there was a good choice of cake , wraps and fruit to keep us fuelled up. My only criticism would be about the section of the route near Driffield where we were sent along a very gravely path and came out just before Wetwang. My road bike was not suited at all to the surface and at times felt unstable to ride on. Thankfully no punctures. Apart from that it was all fantastic and had a very enjoyable day.Thanks 🚴♀️
I loved it! The start venue is awesome. We stayed in our Motorhome overnight and slept soundly. Onsite security were welcoming and efficient. The ride itself was amazing. It was a challenge, particularly as I managed to do a total of 61.57 miles! 😂The route was well marked and the after-ride catering etc was great. There was a true fellowship amongst the riders. The picture of birds are from Bishop Burton College. Thank you Sportive HQ.
Absolutely cracking route, superb starting location and event village, clear signage, quality food stops and friendly volunteers and staff, can't fault it!
A very well organized event with a great friendly atmosphere. I really loved the route, lovely quiet lanes through rolling countryside, with stunning views. Will be back!
As ever perfectly organised and superbly supported. Tough course but very rewarding. Feed stations excellent as usual.
Well organised from start to finish. Interesting medium route, with not too much serious climbing. Blessed by the weather.
Another excellent sportive, well-planned route through some beautiful countryside on quiet roads, great VFM. Well done all concerned, will be back next year!
An excellent ride as usual by Sportive HQ. Routes well signed and excellent feed stations. Matt and his team as always are well organised, polite, courteous and helpful. Looking forward to next years
Fantastic ride and well organised, so many thanks. Great route and quiet roads, with some lovely scenery. Wish we could have stayed for the food and bar as that looked very tempting but unfortunately had to get back. It’s in the diary for. Extra year and will spend some time after the ride👍
Excellent ride.. good blend of flat and hills. Good stops and good signing.How about one between 57 and 107. Bit of a gap.?70-80
Really enjoyed today. Everything was perfect. Great route, directions, facilities and stewards.Can't wait for the next one
It was an awesome course and would have been given 5 stars but was let down by a stretch on heavily gravelled and pot holed track , not suitable for road bikes and road tyres . I hope you will amend this route next year to miss out the track . Otherwise a lovely course and excellent organisation and atmosphere
Really well organised, well equipped food stop, great event! Looking forward to doing it next year.
Another great event from Sportive HQ, loved the route, even on the Medium route nearly 1000 meters of climbing 😀 , some fast flat bits and an unexpected piece of ‘strada bianchi’ thrown in for good measure! Unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy the festivities at the finish, had to shoot straight off. Top stuff anyway Matt, hope this becomes a fixture on your calendar 👍
An excellent ride today on a brilliantly signposted route. Along some superb quiet roads, even the classified roads weren’t very busy. The venue Bishop Burton college was excellant, a real village vibe experience. Plenty of food outlets, drinks & great atmosphere, Chapeau Mat Porter & team
East Riding 100! well organised event ran by super friendly people. Loved the course and the atmosphere, very polite riders and excellent facilities will definitely do it again!
I’ve done Lots of events all over the UK. This was one of the nicest I have done. Organisation, route, food, atmosphere and facilities at the end were brilliant. Fantastic job by the organisers..... well done! I will join again in 2020.
Absolutely brilliantly organised. Megga atmopshere - in camp HQ :) enjoyed muchly thank you allWell run well signposted event - happy place weather was on our side too Good prices for merchandise
Loved the course except the stony, potholed stretch. Is there another way? Feedstations good. Maybe a bit more choice.
I had a good time thank you, my only suggestion for improvement is there should be a Marshall at intersection of busy A roads to warn the cyclists.
I have had a really good time think you, my only suggestion for improvement is there should be a Marshall at intersection of A roads to warn the cyclists. Other than that it was spot on.
Superb ride out. Yes it was challenging, yes it was hard work and yes I swore a lot. However Sportive HQ pull it out of the bag again. Suburb organisation, fantastic route, food stops almost in the right place😂 (not that it was their fault the first main one was 58 miles in) and such a friendly team from them. You are the best Sportive HQ
did the east riding 100 today brilliant course hills were a good challenge. feed stations excellent. and a big thanks to gareth the bike mechanic for sorting my derailleur hanger out good job. enjoying everyone one of the sportive hq sportive’s this year. keep up the good work matt topman!
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Friendly atmosphere
Helpful volunteers
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Logistics and schedule
Provisional Schedule
06:30 Parking Opens
07:00 - 09:00 Long Route riders start
09:30 - 12:00 Medium Route riders start
12:30 - 13:00* Short Route riders start
18:30 Ride finishes
Age Requirements
You must be 14 or over to participate in the short and medium routes, and 17 and above to enter the long route.
All riders under the age of 18 must contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance of the event and have it completed ready for the event date.
Start Times & Registration
All riders will be given a start time with riders being set off in waves of 6 every 2 minutes.
Registration packs will be sent out in the post. This pack will have your rider number and timing chip, as well as your car park entry start time printed on it.
Kit List
Helmets are compulsory. It is your responsibility to come to the event with a mechanically sound bike. There will be a mechanical support team in place who will do their best to aid you but please try to look after yourself in terms of punctures.
How to get there
Bishop Burton College, York Rd, Bishop Burton, Beverley HU17 8QG, UK
Get directionsParking
There will be plenty of parking available onsite which is accessed through the main entrance at Bishop Burton. When you arrive please follow the marshals instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be medical support?
There will be 2 Motorbike Riders circuiting the course on the day from Medi- Bikes. They are both fully qualified paramedics and can assist with many incidents, whilst they are there just for the safety of all of the riders doing the event, if you are find yourself in an emergency situation please do not hesitate to call 999 if needed.Is there an age restriction for this event?
Riders must be at least 14 to participate in the short and medium routes, and 17 and older to enter the long route. If you are under the age of 18 please contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance.Will there be mechanical support available?
There will be a mechanical support HQ as well as mobile support from fully qualified cycle mechanics.Do I get a medal with my entry to the East Riding 100?
Sportive HQ promotes high quality rides for great value, and they can do this by not providing medals with each entry, but they are available by choice. So when you enter, you get to choose either the straight forward great value ride, or add a Medal, Giraffe Headwear, a tech t-shirt, a mug, a cycling jersey or the VIP Pack that includes medal, Giraffe Headwear and the Tech T-Shirt.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Adult Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£35.00
Adult Entry with Medal
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£38.50
Junior Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£20.00
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Route description
Route description
The Long Route is undoubtedly more challenging than other routes in The 100 Series. With over 4900ft of elevation, riders will be on a rollercoaster of long ascents and winding descents. The lactic acid in the legs will be worth it however, as riders are treated to some outstanding views. The course highlights include classic climbs through Thixendale and Hanging Grimston.
The Medium Route is less difficult but riders will still be met with over 2400ft of climbing. These climbs are gentler and wind through the Wolds, allowing riders to take in the superb scenery.
The Short Route is designed for those looking for a taster of what a sportive has to offer. The route is still challenging and riders will be treated to some great scenery.
Feed Stations
Long Route
Water Stop - Waverthorpe Village Hall - 28 miles
Feed Station 1 Stamford Bridge Village Hall - 57 miles
Inside the hall itself there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
Water Stop - North Dalton - 77 miles
Feed Station 2 North Cave Village Hall - 92 miles
Inside the hall there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Homemade Cake
- Brownies
- Bananas
- Haribo
- Electrolyte powders and Water
Medium Route
Water Stop - North Dalton - 23 miles
Feed Station 1 North Cave Village Hall - 40 miles
Inside the hall itself there will be access to toilets. Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
The Short Route
Feed Station 1 North Cave Village Hall - 16 miles
Food on offer will be:
- Tortilla Wraps
- Homemade Cake
- Crisps
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Electrolyte Powders and Water
My second event with SportiveHQ was just as good as the first, maybe better! Easy to find by car, well sign posted with great parking. Easy to navigate to registration I was greeted by the same same lovely people from my previous/first time and I received my timing chip, number to display on my bike and the event telephone number in case of any issues. Great amenities at the start with ample toilets and places to get food and drinks. The course was great and had a number of gruelling climbs and long flat sections with outstanding views, there was more stops on this route and I took full use of them stopping at every one. Once I had finished the course I received my timing ticket and purchased a medal whilst having a nice talk with the event staff and fellow cyclists I’d met along the way. Definitely will do this event again as it’s a close to home and look forward to doing many more with SportiveHQ! 11/10
I enjoyed every aspect of the day. The climbing was really challenging and the route took us down roads Id never found before. Everybody was friendly and helpful on the day and I will definitely enter again!
I’ll be adding this to my diary for next year. It was incredibly well organised with amazingly comprehensive route signage
My first Sportive HQ event and it was one of the best I have taken part in. Well organised, great feeds, super route and a good start/finish facilities.
Great value for money, very well organised, and just challenging enough for anybody on their first ride, but challenging enough for experienced riders
Very well organised and great value for money. Enjoyable ride with lovely views and challenging course
Well Organised friendly event thoroughly enjoyed by all would recommend to anyone. Many thanks everyone
Amazing event , really helpful staff. Well signed course and beautiful ride on a lovely sunny day . Great atmosphere at the finish
Great day overall, well organised as usual., one of the stops was not ideal but not a huge problem. Well done all involved.
Another great Sportive HQ event, fantastic organisation, great feed station and well organised! Thanks again!
Great event, well organised from booking to completion. Lots of hard work and effort made by the organisers to ensure a great experience.
A really enjoyable day, with a great friendly bunch organising and helping out, with an good but challenging route and great wraps and other food to keep you going.
This was my first big cycle event. Doing over 100 miles was such a big thing for me, and I was nervous to do it. However the way it was organised and the people that organised it soon put my nerves to bed. It was so well done, everyone seemed to take an interest in you, and it made the ride almost (almost)seem a little bit easier . I can’t recommend these events enough and the team who organised it. I will be back to do more now. Thank you Sportive HQ
As all Sportive HQ rides this was fantastic, the route was well thought out, feed stations were exemplary as always, if you haven't done one of these sportives then sign up now!
1st ever sportive and absolutely loved it, the volunteers were amazing, a great place to relax afterwards on those deck chairs with pizza with music. I will definitely be back next year
A fantastic course down the lanes of the East Rding. Stunning views. Great route. Well looked after
Had s great day, v well organised. The course was steady with some lovely views. An unhurried day where people had time to speak and be friendly.
Another incredible event laid on by Matt, Chris and the Sportivehq team. Parking is taken care of at the start venue with plenty of space before embarking on a rolling course though some wonderful scenery. 2 stops for tea and biscuits in addition to 2 feed stops keep you going, and provide fuel for the odd epic climb. Mechanical support is second to none with incredibly knowledgeable and helpful mechanics ensuring you get back to the finish zone, this year encompassing a bar, pizza, burger van and live music. You can't get better value!!
This was Sportive HQs 1st event at this East Riding and personally for me it is the best so far. I’ve been to them all 🚴♂️🌭👍
We provided the catering at this event, as experienced caterer's it was a refreshing change to attend a very well organised event, from first contact with Matt and his team we were well informed and updated with news, great facilities at Bishop Burton for riders and spectators alike, really looking forward to cooking up some tasty treats for other events and continuing our relationship with Sportive HQ, thank you Matt and team, great event! 👍
Another fab SportiveHQ event in a brilliant setting. Testing course, but well supported and in a great location.
Great event , really friendly staff . Challenging route that was well signed. Food stops were well stocked with scrumptious eatings
The best I've cycled on sportive hq very professional and helpful. Definitely ride their events again
This was a fab ride. All the organisers were amazing; so friendly. The rock music at the start was great. A bonus was that there wasnt as many entrants as the Thorne ride so everything went so smoothly.
BM
Beverley M5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Extremely well organised with great support in terms of feed stations/mechanics and paramedics. Very friendly and encouraging volunteers. Stunning but very challenging scenery. Can't fault it.
Thank you so much for such an amazing event! It was so well organised and everyone I spoke to was super friendly. I was a little worried as I was on my own but I didn’t get lost as the signage was really clear to read and I had a good chat with some fellow cyclists at the feed station. Great route, challenging in places, but that made it feel like I had really achieved something! The roads were super quiet too which was perfect. All in all I had a great day and wouldn’t hesitate to book up to do it again next year! : )
Cheerful, helpful staff. Great facilities including showers. Great refresh n food stops. Good after ride party atmosphere. Would do it again
Friendly interested organisers, great facilities including showers. Good route, we’ll signposted. Good refresh n food stops. Will do it again
First time that I've done the East Riding 100 and I have to say that I will be back next year. The team that were helping fun the day did a fantastic job and were very helpful. Thanks
Great Sportive, Plenty of feed stations, Well planned route with flat sections after the bigger climbs. A1. Can't wait untill the next Sportive HQ ride.
As the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire rolled through the East Riding wolds I remember Chris Boardman commenting "forget about the racing for a minute this just looks like a lovely place for a bike ride". It is a hidden gem indeed, superbly unearthed courtesy of the inaugural East Riding 100 sportive. Matt and his ample team of friendly, efficient and knowledgeable volunteers delivered a fantastic event, even fixing the weather for us as we rolled out of Bishop Burton college (a perfect venue with more than enough parking and great facilities) to sample some of the best countryside East Yorkshire has to offer. The opening stretch to Driffield was a gentle introduction along extremely quiet, gently undulating back roads, ticking of the villages of Cherry Burton, Etton, South Dalton, Southburn, Hutton Cranswick and Skerne. Throughout the route every twist and turn had been well signposted by the Sportive HQ team. The level crossing barriers in Driff temporarily saw the peloton swell, much to the bemusement of local shoppers as it eventually made its way up the high street through the town. Back out into the countryside the wildlife lovers were ticking off buzzards, red kites, yellowhammers, hares and stoats to name but some. The first real climb up to Cowlam began to sort the men out from the boys before a fine descent into Weaverthorpe where a tea and biscuit stop awaited at the village hall. Pressing on through Helperthorpe, Sledmere and Fimber we headed for Thixendale a stunning village from which the only escape is upwards, in our case a cheeky little 14% climb on to Thixendale Wold. A hair-raising descent of Uncleby Hill was the prelude to the section feared by many, namely Hanging Grimston - a mile-long climb averaging 10%, strewn with pot holes, gravel and a concoction of farmyard muck which compromise traction and forward mobility in a number of places. Thankfully its two gates were both open today which allowed us some momentum to attack the seemingly endless 20% section near the top. Respite was to follow with a long drop down off the wolds eventually into Buttercrambe and on to Stamford Bridge before the unbelieveably well-stocked feed station at Catton. Then on through Fangfoss, Bolton, Yapham and Meltonby as the flatter section gave way to the lower slopes of Givendale Hill and a sharp descent into the spectacular Millington Dale. This wonderful, gently winding dry valley terminates with a great little climb up to Huggate. From here you can see for miles whilst enjoying the fabulous 4-mile descent to North Dalton and another tea and biscuit stop. The rolling wolds took us up and down through Middleton, Kiplingcotes and Sancton before a lovely smooth flat section along the Cliffe Road and on to the final feed station at North Cave. On through South Cave and the delightful Ellerker we reached the 100-mile point in Elloughton before climbing eventually up to Riplingham with wonderful views of the Humber and Lincolnshire beyond. We undulated our way back through Little Weighton and Walkington before Bishop Burton and the finish line came into view to complete 112 miles of perfection in terms of a day out on the bike. I cannot recommend this one enough - looking forward to the 2020 edition already.
First time riding with SportiveHQ and already looking forward to the next. Great organisation and excellent support staff, thoroughly enjoyed the event. Free professional photographs were an unexpected bonus. Thanks.
Have done the last two flat 100's and this venue and layout seemed better suited for the start and had a much more relaxed feel to it ( it did appear to be a smaller event tbf ). Route was great with stunning scenery even if the road surface up and down Hanging Grimston left a bit to be desired on road tyres. Our group was toward the last at the food stops and we missed out on most of the food choices, which lead to a couple struggling a bit , this has been raised separately and dealt with quickly and professionally ( sometimes things go wrong and how they are dealt with is a good sign of the commitment to the promises made at sign up - no qualms here on that ) Another excellent day out , and thanks for making sure the extra 6 miles were at the start not the end :)
Very well organised event with friendly, helpful staff everywhere you looked. Start/finish location was excellent with far more facilities than usual for a sportive. The wood fired pizzas, coffee van and bar were especially welcome. I've never done the medium route at an event before, usually preferring the longer challenge, but I found it to be so much more chilled out and relaxed with people having more time to chat and interact at the feed stops. I think I might just be a convert to the shorter courses. Many thanks to all the volunteers without whom these sorts of events wouldn't happen.
CJ
Caroline J5.0
Did the Adult Entry in 2019The best sportive I’ve doneFabulous food and facilities Great route, (apart from one little section which was a bit rough) who needs closed roads when the route is this good Scenery great (but we are in Yorkshire) Very well organised and great valuePerfect day on the bike
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RachelleMH5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Matt & his team have it nailed. Their Sportives are the best - the portfolio of rides on offer is increasing with this East Riding event. Having sampled the Flat 100 & the Ross Tiger I’m looking forward to the others. Totally brilliant & cant stop telling friends about the fantastic time I had
Fantastically well organised event from sign on to medal collection. The staff at the feed stations were very friendly and ready to chat. The only negative mark I could give would be very small niggles about course selection. There were a few right turns onto fast moving roads and going though the town centre and having to negotiate shoppers and traffic lights wasn’t great, and the last one was hanging grimston, not for its severity as a hill, but it’s severity as a gravel route!!Honestly small niggles aside I would and will be recommending this course as it was truly a pleasure to see the roads that aren’t as commonly used.Thank you
Fantastic day, very well organised and reliable signs for those without farming. Friendly atmosphere and great ginger flapjack!! Thanks to all involved in organisation
Great event, well organised and supported. A course with hills that just kept on giving! Will be back!
There was a slight issue with wraps at lunch stop but the good ladies sorted it. I had a fantastic ride and a big thank you to the Marshall’s for there encouragement and riding with us and the support van for their support. It really helped keeping us positive and to complete the longest day ride we’ve completed. Would defo do another one and the experience was a great one. Thank you!
Matt & crew thanks for another great sportive, route picturess, challenging excellent all round sportive with well supported events Village. Location for start/finish at Bishop Burton was a great location.Only slight negative was the gravel section just before 1stfeed station which was very hazardous. Car this be re routed for another year on tarmac? This did not effect a truly memorable day in near perfect summer cycling conditions. Chapeau!! Matt
When I measured up the route afterwards it came out as 181km/113mi, which made it the longest ride I have ever done! Nevertheless, this was a real treat: a tour of the East Riding that (despite occasionally straying into North Yorkshire) offered a taste of the varied aspects of the county, from the chalk streams south of Driffield, up onto the Wolds, down into the eastern Vale of York and meandering through to the flood plain of the Humber. An extremely well-chosen route, on mostly quiet rural roads, some very rural indeed (yes, Hanging Grimston, I'm looking at you!); my "gravel bike" certainly seemed to enjoy itself! Despite the complexity of the itinerary the signposting was consistently brilliant, and at no point did I find myself wondering whether I had missed a turn. The weather played its part too: a real high summer feel (and smell) which provided near-perfect cycling conditions. But such a long ride could easily have turned into a "suffer fest" had it not been for the almost uncanny appearance of a feed station in some local village hall just at the point when energy reserves were beginning to dip, to be promptly restored by tea and biscuits or cake. Excellent stuff! All in all, this was a great day out; thanks to the organisers for making it such a stress-free and pleasant experience.
I would thoroughly recommend this event to anyone who enjoys cycling. The long route was punishing and longer than expected (112 miles) but the scenery was stunning all the way round. This was the best sportive I have entered in terms of support and encouragement from the many available staff at the event. Parking was in a tarmac car park with plenty of space. Because riders of the long, medium and short rides had different start times, their was no hanging about at the start. The 4 stars for organisation is because of a slight issue with availability of food but their was a satisfactory outcome. Loved the event, thanks to all involved.
Great varied route apart from the unmade road near Wetwang! Should be easy to bypass this in subsequent years! Signage on the route great as regards direction but would have been good to see signage for vehicles to warn there were cyclists on a Sportive! Lovely atmosphere at the finish with welcome deckchairs and refreshments to purchase! I enjoyed it and will be back next year!
Fabulous day, thanks for organising it. We stayed at the college which was very reasonable and handy for the start of the race. The scenery was beautiful and everyone was so friendly. The refreshments at North Cave were well stocked and a good choice. The haribos were great for the extra energy boost. Perfect weather helped make it a super day.
Me and my daughter loved it. The weather made the finish area even better, we made use of the deckchairs and I had a sneaky cidar waiting for my husband to finish
Seamless organisation. Good route well marked with excellent feed stations and food. The venue well chosen for car parking and facilities. Even the weather was booked for a good day as well.
Course was 112 miles scenic long hills up and down with good signage particularly the road arrows. Glad of the easy gear option.The coffee and food stops were well spaced for top ups chats and toilets.The shower pizza and cocktail after were refreshing. Looking forward to next year.
Train hard for this scenic and challenging course it is 112 miles just for ironman training. Signage was good enough to be able to complete the course. The marker arrows on the road were fantastic.The shower after was refreshing as was the pizza and cocktail.The coffee and food stops were spaced well for top up food and leg stretch and chat.Looking forward to next year.
This was my first sportive event and I absolutely loved the course, the hills were a massive challenge and the whole course tested my limits, from arrival at the car park everyone at the event was so helpful enthusiastic and full of smiles, plenty of food and drinks at the feed stations, the route was very well marked out with arrows, 5 stars across the board, it won't be long before I enter another, thankyou for one of the best Saturdays I've spent on my bike.
The main big plus for this ride is how good the organisation is.thr other big plus was the feed stops, Botha stops at clean village halls, so seating space and toilets all possitive compared to many sportive I have done. One was just tea/coffee and biscuits but this was fine with me. The other a good arrange of food, fruit, wraps and cakes. I will be looking to do more sportive hq rides now and if this event returns then so will I! I think the 100 mile will be calling me next time
Stunning countryside, some of the single track roads could do with a bit of repair but my word what breathtaking views and great organisation
A mostly quiet route around the East Riding of Yorkshire with splendid views over the area with wide skies over the Vale of York and later the Humber Bridge.The ride featured no.115 Hanging Grimston from Simon Warren's popular UK cycling climbs lists so if your "collecting" all 200 then this sportive will help you towards that goal - at the same time you will enjoy the climb out of Thixendale and a smattering of other hill climbs.As always the organisation and atmosphere at the event was spot on and thank you for booking the weather yet again!The course is satisfying undulating - if your expecting a flat ride then your in for a surprise with some interesting ascents in this part of Yorkshire. My personal view is that there are no steep gradients during this sportive - just challenging ones which will get you out of the saddle - aside from Hanging Grimston which I did see a few walking.Great ride!
It was an absolutely fabulous day and brilliantly organised by Sportive UK. The route was incredible and a really good mix of flat and hills including a couple of challenging climbs which is always good fun. I think Sportive UK do an incredible job and such good value for money. The signposting was fab, nobody could possibly go wrong, the feed stations were very welcoming and generous with the food and drink on offer, not to mention the mechanical support which you offer and the mobile medical support on motorbikes which was great but which thankfully we didn't need. Overall I managed to ride my bike 112 miles at 16mph which I have never done before and at the end I still felt fresh and could have gone further whereas on previous 100+ rides which I've done solo I was always shattered at the end. I can only put that down to the support provided on the day. by you guys So, from me Sportive UK get a huge thumbs up and I will definitely be doing a lot more sportives with you in the future. Thank you.
Totally brilliant!!! I have done quite a few sportive's and this has got to be the best yet. Sportive HQ rides are the best, especially this one great start/finish site loads of parking and facilities. The ride wow great signage so turned off my Garmin and enjoyed the views which are breathtakingly beautiful along lovely quiet country roads, some had gravel but that for me added to the challenge the feeding stops were brilliant and at the ideal distances. Matt and his team are the best, they make it a friendly fun atmosphere, already looking forward to this ride next year plus well worth the 200+ mile round trip to do it , it's that good
Great location and organisation all very friendly enjoyed after ride chilling out with other riders and have a drink
Only disappointment, no wraps left at the main feed station. Perhaps a ticket handout at registration would sort 1per rider. Great course. Not overly taxing which allowed you to enjoy more of the East Yorkshire countryside. Thanks all
A super day out in God's own country. My friend Rob Fowler found a Garmin Oregon 650 - we are struggling to find your contact details. It was on the track at the top of the climb at Thixehdale.
Great event , wasn’t happy at first when told about the extra 6 miles as always struggle with the last ten when doing a ton but with the extra coffee and tea stops just to fill water bottles great idea so with the extra 6 making it 112 it’s my 2nd longest sportive, plus the idea with the merchandise great idea love the medals plus a great way to annoy the wife when hanging them all off the curtain poles , great event thanks again , still flat 100 still my favourite sportive but just for one reason guess what ??
I was really impressed with every aspect of this Sportive. It was well organised, friendly and helpful staff and very good sign posting all the way round. The feed stations at every 20 miles were well stocked. Even the weather was fantastic!
A brilliant ride. Great friendly atmosphere, felt like I made new friends along the way!The signs are well done, never a fear of getting lost. Loved the ginger flapjack, just the job!! Well done to all who organised the event
Great event as usual , organised by a great team of people.. brilliant feed stop with plenty of food 👍🏻 Roll on 2020
Lovely staff from beginning to the end . Challenging course with lots of hills !! Very well signposted. Would certainly recommend. Sandra
A really nice route, on quiet back roads. It has a fair amount of climbing, but no killer hills. Good facilities at the stops.
The event was very well organised, the course was lovely through the Wolds and very well marked. The marshals on bikes were very friendly and assisted very well. The finish was like a gathering, with deckchairs and places to eat and drink, great venue. Would definitely recommend and we will return next year.
Great ride except that mile off gravel path. Lovely scenery and great atmosphere, could have done with food included in the price at the finish.
Great ride except the section of gravel path, not very good for road bikes otherwise well organised and a lovely ride with lovely scenery
Awesome ride today. First time doing this ride. Will definitely be doing it again. Very well organised and signposted. Thanks Sportive HQ
Well organised event well signposted. Only negative was the dirt track definitely not suitable for road bikes. Would attend again.
Thank you for everybody involved with today’s event. Had a great time. Well organised and met a great bunch of like minded people along the way. Till next time. All the best
Always fantastic events. Really enjoyed the day, probably the most challenging of the 100 miler's I've done with pleanty of hills to contend with.
Great scenic route. OPne of the best I have done on the Sportive HQ circuit. The only negative was that rough stretch of road/stone.
Great day and very well organised. Would recommend it. Other riders are very friendly. Food stations were good.
RS
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019
A really enjoyable ride, a very well organised event from start to finish, would highly recommend 😀
Fantastic event, well organised and a lovely route. Facilities at the start/finish were perfect. Will be back next year.
BM
Beverley M5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019KS
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019
Superb inaugural East Riding 100. Up to the usual high standard of organisation and support. Excellent course with some testing climbs and lovely quiet lanes. Brilliant!
What an incredibly well run race. From signing in to collecting my time receipt they whole team had clearly put a lot into making the course as well run as I can possibly imagine. I have already recommended next years event to loads of friends and would also consider any other event they run
First time I’ve done the ride. Really pleased, really well signposted, tea/lunch stops excellent. Really well organised. Thank you so much. Will defo be back. 👍
Really enjoyed this from arriving at Bishop Burton college the atmosphere was great Even the BB staff joined In with the event, The route was well signposted only completely I have was the gravel path not good for road bikes . This is the furthest I have ridden I will be back next yest8Please keep the extra feed station on I found it handy for a newbie at sportive, and also breaks ride up into decent chunks
This was my 3rd Sportive HQ Event this year, all have been Fantastic! Great Routes, Great pre-ride info, Great Atmosphere, Great food. These Guys Really know how to host an Event and they enjoy it as much as we do. Cant wait till the next one!
my first sportive well run an gr3at atmosphere 👍will defiantly do next year's,33miler is a good start form a new rider but still challenging enough
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Did the Adult Entry in 2019
What can I say, the inaugural East Riding 100... Brilliant! Another well organised, friendly, exceptionally well fed, ride. We do loads of Sportives, but keep coming back to the ones organised by Sportive HQ, as they are simply amazing. They are organised by Matt and his team, who are keen cyclist, so they know how to make an event for other cyclists. The 112 mile route today had something for everyone, a Simon Warren rated climb, quiet lanes and even a long flat section that allowed us to get into team time trial mode. Support was provided by two feed stations and two coffee/tea stops keeping you fuelled and hydrated. And can I just mention that the food is great, usually home made or baked, supplemented with fruit and snacks as well as energy drinks. I do feel a need to say a special thank you for the freshly made cheese and tomato sandwiches at the second food stop along with fantastic pork pies, sausage rolls and quiche! I think you could genuinely put weight on during the ride! The support team at the feed stops also need singling out for their lovely friendly attitude, and the added support of a mechanic and medical motorcycles, you simply can’t get better! I think this goes to show you don’t have to be a multinational to put on a brilliant event, so let’s keep it local. Thanks again and see you next year!
Great day, met some really nice people. Only thing wrong with the classic distance was the gravel bit of road we had to travel on, but other than that great and love the food stations🙂
Great route and organisation. Very friendly marshals etc. Thoroughly enjoyed what was my first sportive..Won't be my last..
Brilliant event from start to finish!!! Well organised, well sign posted and the food at the feed stations was first class unlike some of the rubbish served up on other similar events. A couple of First Aiders were on hand on motorcycle’s which was a brilliant idea and something I’ve never seen at a cycle event before. I definitely recommend this and any other event that Sportive HQ are involved with and I’ll certainly be back next year!!! Well done to everyone involved for all of their hard work in putting on today and particularly the volunteers 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
This is the first East Riding HQ sportive and may it long live. The fantastic landscapes and great routes make it a must for all riders, I will ride it again next year. Start and finish is well situated in a college grounds of Bishop Burton and I went for accommodation and that a plus if you come far for an early start. Great event for first time.
This was an excellent course tough but fair, you will need your climbing legs for this one . Excellent food and organisation as usual
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Joao Garrido5.0
Did the Adult Entry with Medal in 2019Our ladies Cycling group had a great day out on the bike. Very nice friendly atmosphere at registration and from all those at the feed stations which were welcome and there was a good choice of cake , wraps and fruit to keep us fuelled up. My only criticism would be about the section of the route near Driffield where we were sent along a very gravely path and came out just before Wetwang. My road bike was not suited at all to the surface and at times felt unstable to ride on. Thankfully no punctures. Apart from that it was all fantastic and had a very enjoyable day.Thanks 🚴♀️
I loved it! The start venue is awesome. We stayed in our Motorhome overnight and slept soundly. Onsite security were welcoming and efficient. The ride itself was amazing. It was a challenge, particularly as I managed to do a total of 61.57 miles! 😂The route was well marked and the after-ride catering etc was great. There was a true fellowship amongst the riders. The picture of birds are from Bishop Burton College. Thank you Sportive HQ.
Absolutely cracking route, superb starting location and event village, clear signage, quality food stops and friendly volunteers and staff, can't fault it!
A very well organized event with a great friendly atmosphere. I really loved the route, lovely quiet lanes through rolling countryside, with stunning views. Will be back!
As ever perfectly organised and superbly supported. Tough course but very rewarding. Feed stations excellent as usual.
Well organised from start to finish. Interesting medium route, with not too much serious climbing. Blessed by the weather.
Another excellent sportive, well-planned route through some beautiful countryside on quiet roads, great VFM. Well done all concerned, will be back next year!
An excellent ride as usual by Sportive HQ. Routes well signed and excellent feed stations. Matt and his team as always are well organised, polite, courteous and helpful. Looking forward to next years
Fantastic ride and well organised, so many thanks. Great route and quiet roads, with some lovely scenery. Wish we could have stayed for the food and bar as that looked very tempting but unfortunately had to get back. It’s in the diary for. Extra year and will spend some time after the ride👍
Excellent ride.. good blend of flat and hills. Good stops and good signing.How about one between 57 and 107. Bit of a gap.?70-80
Really enjoyed today. Everything was perfect. Great route, directions, facilities and stewards.Can't wait for the next one
It was an awesome course and would have been given 5 stars but was let down by a stretch on heavily gravelled and pot holed track , not suitable for road bikes and road tyres . I hope you will amend this route next year to miss out the track . Otherwise a lovely course and excellent organisation and atmosphere
Really well organised, well equipped food stop, great event! Looking forward to doing it next year.
Another great event from Sportive HQ, loved the route, even on the Medium route nearly 1000 meters of climbing 😀 , some fast flat bits and an unexpected piece of ‘strada bianchi’ thrown in for good measure! Unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy the festivities at the finish, had to shoot straight off. Top stuff anyway Matt, hope this becomes a fixture on your calendar 👍
An excellent ride today on a brilliantly signposted route. Along some superb quiet roads, even the classified roads weren’t very busy. The venue Bishop Burton college was excellant, a real village vibe experience. Plenty of food outlets, drinks & great atmosphere, Chapeau Mat Porter & team
East Riding 100! well organised event ran by super friendly people. Loved the course and the atmosphere, very polite riders and excellent facilities will definitely do it again!
I’ve done Lots of events all over the UK. This was one of the nicest I have done. Organisation, route, food, atmosphere and facilities at the end were brilliant. Fantastic job by the organisers..... well done! I will join again in 2020.
Absolutely brilliantly organised. Megga atmopshere - in camp HQ :) enjoyed muchly thank you allWell run well signposted event - happy place weather was on our side too Good prices for merchandise
Loved the course except the stony, potholed stretch. Is there another way? Feedstations good. Maybe a bit more choice.
I had a good time thank you, my only suggestion for improvement is there should be a Marshall at intersection of busy A roads to warn the cyclists.
I have had a really good time think you, my only suggestion for improvement is there should be a Marshall at intersection of A roads to warn the cyclists. Other than that it was spot on.
Superb ride out. Yes it was challenging, yes it was hard work and yes I swore a lot. However Sportive HQ pull it out of the bag again. Suburb organisation, fantastic route, food stops almost in the right place😂 (not that it was their fault the first main one was 58 miles in) and such a friendly team from them. You are the best Sportive HQ
did the east riding 100 today brilliant course hills were a good challenge. feed stations excellent. and a big thanks to gareth the bike mechanic for sorting my derailleur hanger out good job. enjoying everyone one of the sportive hq sportive’s this year. keep up the good work matt topman!
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Logistics and schedule
Provisional Schedule
06:30 Parking Opens
07:00 - 09:00 Long Route riders start
09:30 - 12:00 Medium Route riders start
12:30 - 13:00* Short Route riders start
18:30 Ride finishes
Age Requirements
You must be 14 or over to participate in the short and medium routes, and 17 and above to enter the long route.
All riders under the age of 18 must contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance of the event and have it completed ready for the event date.
Start Times & Registration
All riders will be given a start time with riders being set off in waves of 6 every 2 minutes.
Registration packs will be sent out in the post. This pack will have your rider number and timing chip, as well as your car park entry start time printed on it.
Kit List
Helmets are compulsory. It is your responsibility to come to the event with a mechanically sound bike. There will be a mechanical support team in place who will do their best to aid you but please try to look after yourself in terms of punctures.
How to get there
Bishop Burton College, York Rd, Bishop Burton, Beverley HU17 8QG, UK
Get directionsParking
There will be plenty of parking available onsite which is accessed through the main entrance at Bishop Burton. When you arrive please follow the marshals instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be medical support?
There will be 2 Motorbike Riders circuiting the course on the day from Medi- Bikes. They are both fully qualified paramedics and can assist with many incidents, whilst they are there just for the safety of all of the riders doing the event, if you are find yourself in an emergency situation please do not hesitate to call 999 if needed.Is there an age restriction for this event?
Riders must be at least 14 to participate in the short and medium routes, and 17 and older to enter the long route. If you are under the age of 18 please contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance.Will there be mechanical support available?
There will be a mechanical support HQ as well as mobile support from fully qualified cycle mechanics.Do I get a medal with my entry to the East Riding 100?
Sportive HQ promotes high quality rides for great value, and they can do this by not providing medals with each entry, but they are available by choice. So when you enter, you get to choose either the straight forward great value ride, or add a Medal, Giraffe Headwear, a tech t-shirt, a mug, a cycling jersey or the VIP Pack that includes medal, Giraffe Headwear and the Tech T-Shirt.Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Adult Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£35.00
Adult Entry with Medal
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£38.50
Junior Entry
Sun 8th Aug 2021
£20.00
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