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York – Leeds – York Sportive

Name: York – Leeds – York Sportive
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: York, Yorkshire and the Humber

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York, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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About the Event

Kick off your cycling season on a classic and historic route with the York Leeds York Sportive on Saturday, 7th March 2026. As one of the North of England's largest spring sportives, this event offers three stunning distance choices—41, 72, or 100 miles—allowing riders of every ability to enjoy a picturesque journey between two iconic Yorkshire cities. Starting from the York Auction Centre, the route weaves past historic landmarks like York Racecourse, over the Millennium Bridge, and onto quiet country lanes towards Leeds, with a fantastic new feed stop in East Keswick for the medium and long routes. Organized by Velo29 with professional chip timing and essential pre-event booking for start slots, it combines a major event atmosphere with smooth, rider-focused logistics. Whether you're seeking a brisk season opener or a challenging early-century ride, this 10th-anniversary edition promises a fantastic day on the bike. Secure your entry early and be part of a true Yorkshire cycling tradition.

Races Offered

Long Route

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 176.4K

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Medium Route

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 109.8K

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Short Route

Mar 07, 2026

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Distance — 74.7K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in York.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.4° / 10.8°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 6.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.5 /

water_drop 80.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.4° / 10.8°

wb_sunny -0.7° / 6.3°

air 15.5 km/h

water_drop 80.3%

About York

The ancient cathedral city of York has a history dating back over 2000 years. Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Britons from all eras have each left their mark. It is home to some of Europe's best-preserved historical buildings and structures, including York Minster and dozens of other churches, the Shambles medieval shopping street, countless handsome townhouses, and the city's walls and gatehouses. Other popular attractions on the bucket lists of York's eight million annual visitors include the Jorvik Viking Centre and Britain's National Railway Museum.