Etape du Dales

28/05/2026

Park Rash. Kettlewell. 25% out of the gate.

This is the climb riders ask about. The one with a wall at the start, switchbacks where you hunt for the widest line, and a place in Tour de Yorkshire history. Drag yourself over the top and Coverdale opens up underneath you — possibly the best descent on the route.

Or skip it. The long route lets you take Kidstones Pass instead — 5km longer, 13.8% max, used in the 2014 Tour de France. Still a climb, just not a wall.

Your call. Sunday 5th July.

24/05/2026

167km. 3,200m of climbing. Five serious climbs.

This is the 2026 Etape du Dales long route, in numbers, and the new HQ in Settle means proper parking, changing, hot food and a beer at the end of it all!

Two changes for 2026 worth knowing about: the Fleak and Oxnop Scar are out, an extra feed station is in. A challenging ride, made more achievable, without losing its character.

Full route on the website.

21/05/2026

Sunday 5th July 2026. Settle, Yorkshire Dales. Three rides. One of the UK's great sportives.

The Etape du Dales is back, with a refreshed route, a new event HQ and an extra feed station for the long ride. 167km if you fancy the full thing. 120km if you want the Yorkshire highlights without the cut-offs. Or take the gravel option and keep the moors to yourself.

Entries open now: https://www.etapedudales.org/

21/04/2026

Volunteers are the heart beat helping to ensure your day in the dales riding the Etape du Dales is spectacular these 4 now have over 10 years under their belts at the event so your in very capable hands

19/04/2026

Great write up from a couple of years ago HQ is now in Settle but the route still covers some of the most beautiful scenery in North Yorkshire that no other sportive can match in our opinion

14/02/2026

Welcome to our new followers is 2026 the year that you will conquer the Etape du dales ?

09/01/2026

The Etape du Dales is organised by the Committee of the The Rayner Foundation with the purpose of raising funds to support the young riders who join European teams in 2026.
Why not come along. Two distances plus a gravel route in the beautiful Yorkshire dales

The charity supports developing cyclists, enabling them to live and race abroad

03/01/2026

More details about the 2026 version of the du Dales
NEW DATE and NEW HQ.. Same route with 3 options for those of varying fitness and enthusiam!

03/01/2026

Important update! The names of the riders supported by the The Rayner Foundation are now known!
The Etape du Dales is organised as a fundraiser for the
Entries are now live and we look forward to seeing you on 5 july

The Rayner Foundation has confirmed the 29 riders it will support during the 2026 season: https://thebritishcontinental.co.uk/2026/01/03/rayner-foundation-confirms-29-rider-cohort-for-2026-european-season/