The ride covers 1,974 metres of climbing and includes several testing ascents and descents through stunning landscapes. Riders take on a tough uphill section leading to the Emley Moor transmitting station – its tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the UK – before passing by the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and descending to the finish at Fox Valley.
Having enjoyed some lovely sunshine, the team finished the ride in just under 4 hours – proof that their training over the winter months had certainly paid off!
The next challenge for Chris and Ben was the Etape du Dales – a 110-mile route traffic-light free route through Wharfedale, Wensleydale, Swaledale, Arkengarthdale, Birkdale, Garsdale, Dentdale, Ribblesdale.
“This was the hardest ride we’ve ever done, some of the hills are steep and there isn’t a lot of flat ground on which to recover, but I’m glad we made it in just over 7 hours,” said Chris.
With his presence needed on the MechTronic stand at FPS EXPO, Brad was unable to take part in the latter challenge.
“I was at the FPS show a few days before the race when the training diet went out of the window, but I’m so proud of Ben and Chris, they did so well and I hope I can join them next year.”
On Saturday 17th June the MechTronic team will be doing the 70-mile Great Yorkshire Bike Ride. If you would like to sponsor the team, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wilkiecycling
