The Cumbrian Cracker is one of the original Lakeland cycle sportives, with Grasmere Village hosting the start, finish and Race HQ. For the 2025 edition we retain the 100 mile option together with the original 60 mile route.

Both routes climb up ‘Red Bank’ within the first mile! The 60 mile riders will continue round the back of Coniston Water to reach the food stop at Cartmel Scout Hut, next to the famous Racecourse. The return leg then weaves it’s way through some fantastic country lanes, via Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead and Ambleside. The route is undulating but does not climb any of the major passes.

The 100 mile riders take a right after they have descended ‘Red Bank’, to take in some of the finest views of the Lake District and some of its most challenging climbs. The route includes both Hardknott & Wrynose Pass within the first 20 miles of the course! The 100 mile riders continue onward, following the coastal road, before looping round to Broughton in Furness then finally reaching Coniston Water where they rejoin the 60 mile route, heading back to Grasmere via Cartmel.

This is a classic sportive which showcases the stunning colours of the Lake District in Autumn,  creating an EPIC day out on the bike. Make sure you join us!

Address:
Grasmere Village Hall
Broadgate
Grasmere
Ambleside
LA22 9TA

Date and Time:
Sunday 12th October 2025
Start times between 7:30am & 8:00am (100 miles) 8:00am & 9:00am (60 miles)

How much to enter?
Entry will cost £35 for the 60 mile course and £45 for the 100 mile course. It will close either at midday on the Friday prior to the event or when the event fills, whichever occurs first.

Included within your entry fee is:
1. Mechanical and medical support on course
2. Electronic timing
3. Feed stop at Cartmel which is well stocked with food, hot and cold drinks and snacks (2 food stops for the 100 mile route)
4. Finisher medal
5. Finisher photos
6. Free hot food at the finish

Where can I find out more about the course and the event?
For more information and what to expect on the day please read the EVENT GUIDANCE NOTES HERE (Updated 2 weeks prior to the event)

THE ROUTE (see links and interactive route maps below)
To view the 60 MILE ROUTE CARD CLICK HERE
To view the 100 MILE ROUTE CARD CLICK HERE 

To view the 60 MILE ROUTE MAP (& Download GPX) CLICK HERE
To view the 100 MILE ROUTE MAP (& Download GPX) CLICK HERE

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