What better way to get your legs turning for 2026 than the Yorkshire Reliability Rides? The Classic Airedale Olympic route is a firm favourite on the calendar – a proper mix of punchy climbs, rolling lanes and a finish with a good old fashioned brew and a sarnie in the church hall.

We’ve got a steady route and a grippy one to choose from, so come and spend your morning with the local cycling bunch and maybe even some Leeds-cycling royalty, and bag some early season miles

The ride takes place on Sunday 8 February following a route between Pool-in-Wharfedale and Knaresborough.

On the day entry from 0900 £5 cash

Online entry (closes Friday 6 February 1700) at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/330360/Airedale-Olympic-Reliability-Ride-2026

Entry fee: £5 (+£1 online application fee)

Long and short route options.  Maps and gpx files:

Click here for the Route card

Long route 75km (47 miles) [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17780091]

Short route 50km (31 miles) [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49260492]

Participants are requested to read the briefing note and risk assessment via the links below.  By entering the event, each rider agrees to the Participants’ Declarations within the briefing note.  

Briefing note and rider’s declaration

Route risk assessment

All under-18s must provide a consent form completed by their parent or guardian.  All under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Parental consent form

Need further information?  Please contact us by email airedaleolympic100@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and enjoy the ride!