Considered Yorkshire's "Premier" sportive and for some past participants probale the hardest sportive in Yorkshire, this annual event has been run by volunteers and friends of Ilkley Cycling Club since 2012. The next edition of the event will be held on Sunday 30th May 2027 and we have a new HQ, which is Ilkley Rugby Club. Entries open via the White Rose Classic website from Monday 12th May.
For 2027 we will continue with 4 routes:
- The Discovery route - at 37 miles this is a steady ride up the Wharfedale valley and back on either side of the River Wharfe.
- The Classic route - 71 miles via Grassington in the heart of the Dales,
- The Challenge route - demanding 98 mile that goes into beautiful remote, less-travelled areas of the Yorkshire dales
- The Epic route - a hardy 124 miler for those looking for the ultimate sportive challenge that takes you deep in to the Yorkshire dales.
Ilkley Cycling Club, (ICC) members with an active membership are entitled to a 20% discount on their chosen route, when they enter via the White Rose Classic website.
Member entry fees
Discovery route: £30.40
Classic route: £35.20
Challenge route: £36.80
Epic route: £36.80
ICC members can enter directly via the website to obtain the discount, the discount code will emailed to active members in the regular club mailings and via other communication channels. or you can contant a member of the event team.
The club discount is not available via the British Cycling entry system.
Full event details including the routes can be found on the White Rose Classic website.
