The Green Jersey is proud to present the inaugral 100km Autumn sportive.  The route will follow a loop anti clockwise around the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, taking in the spectacular climb of Bowland Knotts (hence the Sportive name), looping back around the beautiful Ribble Valley back to The Green Jersey for hot soup.

We would like to encourage riders to cycle year round and become winter warriors not just summer softies! With appropriate clothing and lighting cycling can be enjoyable whatever the season.

In the weeks preceding the sportive we are able to offer advice to riders on appropriate equipment and clothing, and those who have already entered online will be able to take advantage of 10% off winter clothing.

The ride will take in quiet roads around the Ribble Valley and head out as far as Giggleswick on the 100km route. It will be well signed and marshalled, and there will be hot drinks and food available back at The Green Jersey in Clitheroe.

There will a tea and cake stop at Wigglesworth (tbc), and a cafe stop at Slaidburn.

All riders will receive a cup of soup and a roll post event.

Info for Riders

Riders must be over 16 on date of ride. Riders should have a roadworthy bike, if you are not sure you can book it in for a pre-ride check with The Green Jersey. 25% off Gear and Brake check (normally £20) for those already entered on-line. Riders must carry front and rear lights, be equipped for foul weather and for punctures. There will be a tea and cake stop at Wigglesworth (tbc), and one at Slaidburn. We recommend that you also carry a couple of energy bars with you. For those of you with aches and niggles, we are offering sportive entrants 25% off bike fits and discounted appointments with local sports therapist Jenny Ossa. Jenny will be available on the day for a pre event warm up and injury taping, and offering free post event sports massage.