White Rose Classic Sportive
White Rose Classic Sportive is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Ilkley, Yorkshire, scheduled for May 30, 2027, covering roughly 125 miles.
About riding in the United Kingdom
Britain's cycling is defined by rolling country lanes, short steep climbs and changeable weather. Conditions can shift quickly, so rain gear and layers are sensible even in summer. Sportives are popular from spring through early autumn.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 125 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 12h 30m |
| 12 mph | 10h 25m |
| 14 mph | 8h 56m |
| 16 mph | 7h 49m |
| 18 mph | 6h 57m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Ripon Tour Sportive — June 26, 2027, Ripon Yorkshire, United Kingdom (19 mi away)
- It's Knott Winter — October 30, 2026, Clitheroe, Lancashire (23 mi away)
- The Daffodils Sportive — March 13, 2027, Yorkshire, United Kingdom (28 mi away)
- Festive Sportive York — December 20, 2026, York, Yorkshire (30 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.