Cyclists promised a cracking ride out

09/02/2016

Grasmere is playing host to a major cycling event on Sunday 14th February. The Cumbrian Cracker, a 60 mile cycle route starting from Grasmere Village Hall, will take riders along the shores of Coniston before weaving their way through the country lanes of Grizedale forest, Hawkshead and Ambleside.

The event which starts between 7.30am and 10.30am is being hosted by Epic Events and is sponsored Russell & Russell Solicitors. The ride is expected to take between three and seven hours, so slower cyclists should start early to allow time to complete the distance. Registration is open from 7.00am in the village hall and a maximum of 20 riders are able to start every two minutes.

The Cumbrian Cracker is one of four Cycle Sportives organised by Appley Bridge based, Epic Events. Free parking is available on the day and entrants can take home their own professional photo of themselves in action. All participants will be electronically timed and everyone taking part will be treated to free pie and peas at the finish.

“Russell & Russell’s personal injury service is relevant for our members, and anyone involved in cycling, given how vulnerable they are as road users, so it was a natural fit for us to partner with the firm”, explained event organiser, Marc Laithwaite of Epic Events.

“As a firm that has a long history of community engagement, we felt that the Cycle Sportive was the perfect event to get involved in”, added Derrick Smethurst of Russell & Russell Solicitors. “The Cumbrian Cracker will be a fantastic event that can be enjoyed by serious cyclists as well as those who enjoy it on a recreational basis. We’re expecting a huge turn out on the day, but the course is limited to 1,000 riders so entry will be on a first come, first served basis and as it’s non-competitive, we hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to get on their bikes.”

The cost to enter is £25 and entries can be made online via the Epic Events website www.epicevents.co.uk