Reservoir Rush
40 miles

Feel the Rush. A 40-mile bite-sized slice of the action with all the drama squeezed into a perfectly sized portion.

Open to riders 12+

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Reservoir Rush

Bigger isn't always better. A perfectly sized 40-mile slice of action with all the trimmings. Challenging climbs? Exhilarating descents? Stunning scenery? Check, check and check. This route is a belter so come on, feel the Rush.

Riders aged 12 years and over are welcome to ride this route.

The route

Distance: 40 miles/64 kilometers

Altitude: 3,260 foot/1,100 meters

Gold medal: 3 hours

Silver medal: 4 hours

Bronze medal: 5 hours

Facilities

  • Food station
  • Support vehicles
  • First aid
  • Timers
  • Official photography

Strava route

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RideWithGPS route

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The climbs

Brootes Lane
Hartlington Raikes

Sportive 2022

Given the Covid-19 situation, our only option was to postpone the 2021 event for a year. However, we now have a date for the Water Cycle Challenge to return... 2 July 2022!

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