This October on the 1st & 2nd was the REV150, a charity cycle ride covering 150 miles thorough the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. The aim was to raise as much money as possible for two very worthy charities, Surfers Against Sewage and The Woodland Trust. I landed the job of event photographer, well its charity isn’t it!
Organised by Matt Pysden & Nigel Fowler from PHG Buying Group and supported by Tour De Force Events a bespoke events company, the event gathered together some 70 odd riders and sponsoring company’s.
Day 1
The day started with an early start leaving the Premier Inn at Harrogate, heading off in small groups, Garmins & Strava’s charged, todays challenge being a gruelling uphill slog to test the most hardy of riders.
Happily the sun was out and although most riders were a ltttle aprehensive spirits were high.
Their first stop, Bolton Abbey Village Hall where the riders recharged on tea & cake.
After they pushed on through the Yorkshire country side and in contrary to the weather forecast the rain remained at bay.
Leaving Bolton Abbey Village Hall
The Fox & Hounds Inn, Skipton
Lunch Stop on the first day was at The Fox & Hounds Inn, Skipton where the riders fuelled up for the afternoon ride.
Chicken broth & chip buttys being the food of champions.
The afternoon break at Askrigg Village Hall was followed by the final push for that day, finishing at The Premier Inn Catterick.
Askrigg
Day 2
Leaving Catterick
The second early start and the riders headed off with thoughts of “just how steep is this 25% downhill run the organisers have us warned of, going to be ?
It turns out very steep, but I’m happy to confirm that all made it down in one piece.
First stop of the day, Osmotherley Village Hall for tea and refreshments before getting back into the saddle.
Entering Osmotherley Village
Rievaulx Abbey
The beautiful setting of Rievaulx Abbey was todays lunch stop, lamb stew and chunks of fresh bread proving very popular as bowls where eagerly emptied.
By the time the riders had reached Minskip Farm Shop the weather had taken a turn for the worse, the miles had taken its toll on our weary cyclists, and hot drinks where a must.
Minskip Farm Shop
The Finish
One final push drove the riders on to their final destination the Double Tree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel back to the town where it all began.
The day ended with a celebratory three course dinner and prize giving attended by Steven Crawford from Surfers Against Sewage & James Jesson from The Woodland Trust representing their charities, the riders and the sponsors.
Steven Crawford Surfers Against Sewage
James Jesson The Woodland Trust
The Riders
