Run in memory of a well loved and regular cycling event competitor John ‘Tommo’ Thompson this popular sportive is now in its third year and offers routes of 125km, 77km and 45km.

Starting and finishing from the scenic and family friendly Carsington Water in the southern Peak District the ride heads out via the market town of Ashbourne into the White Peak and The Staffordshire Moorlands.

The 125km long route takes in some classic Tour of Britain climbs – Ramshorn (cat 2), Gun Hill (cat 1) and Cromford Hill (cat 3) as well as the fearsome 22% ascents of both Riber Road (Matlock) and West End (Wirksworth) near the end of the route. The last 15-20km of the long and medium rides definitely have a sting in the tail.

Organised by Dark & White Cycling the people behind the Igloo, Peak Epic and Three Counties Buxton Spa, riders can expect the same well signed routes, fully stocked feed-stations and instant event timing.

With the three fantastic routes on offer it should suit and challenge everybody of all fitness levels.

• Long route (125km/2530m of climb) takes in some classic Tour of Britain climbs including Ramshorn, Cromford Hill and the legendary Gun Hill. In addition the last 15/20km includes two 20% climbs (Riber Road, Matlock and West End, Wirksworth) just to keep you on your toes to the very end.

• Medium route (77km/1400m) takes in a good majority of the longer route but mainly all within the Peak National Park including a trip into the jewel of the White Peak: Dovedale with the challenge of Cromford Hill and West End, Wirksworth towards the end.

• Short route (45km/740m) does a very scenic Peakland circuit via Ashbourne and the delightful villages of Thorpe and Tissington.

Entry Fees:
Long £27.50
Medium £22.50
Short £20

For more information please visit http://www.darkwhitecycling.co.uk/tommo

Entry Includes

• Pre-event guide (pdf) – including an in-depth technical analysis of the climbs
• Electronic SPORTident timing
• Instant printed post event time sheet
• Fully stocked feed-stations
• Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates for every official finisher