Dark White Cycling Events John �Tommo� Thompson Sportive

Run in memory of one of our regular event competitors 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 cycling 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/medium rides definitely have a sting in the tail!

The shorter route follows the long/medium routes to start with then heads into beautiful White Peak countryside around Ilam, Dovedale and Tissington.