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A Serious Cyclo-Sportive Challenge in the North York Moors
Sunday 9th August 2009
By British Cycling Yorkshire Region’s Events Group
For the third edition of the RUMBLE the formula stays much the same as for 2008. Once again St. Martin’s Ampleforth Preparatory School at Gilling Castle plays host as the start and finish venue. The course also stays the same with the three “monuments” of Boltby Bank, Blakey Bank and Rosedale Chimney still in the mix. In between we have the spectacular North York Moors that with the new August date will be viewed in their full splendour with a carpet of purple heather.
In 2008 the event was held on one of the hottest days of the year a total contrast to the heavy rain of the 2007 edition. Moving to an August date may lead us hopefully to some more consistent weather as well as taking us into a less congested month in the event calendar.
Once again the RUMBLE will be organised by the Yorkshire region of BRITISH CYCLING with valuable assistance from Ampleforth College. Our co-operation with them has in the last 12 months seen the establishment of the Ampleforth Cycling Club that has become a “Go-Ride” club structured to develop youth activity in the area. An event such as the RUMBLE is however a major demand on a small team at BC Yorkshire and we would welcome assistance from volunteers perhaps family and friends of riders. If you can help on the day please contact Bob Howden at bobhowden@grasscrete.com
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