Haydon Hundred Sportive

30/06/2024

https://mailchi.mp/25ab10e579e4/haydon-bridge-library-and-visitor-information-point-is-now-a-cycle-hub

12/06/2024

https://mailchi.mp/bbd7dcb9dc16/results-are-in

02/06/2024

Haydon Hundred - Less than a week left - https://mailchi.mp/48c7dc7156c0/haydon-hundred-less-than-a-week-left

26/05/2024

Climb Garbutt Hill with the Haydon Hundred - https://mailchi.mp/748476fe877c/climb-garbutt-hill-with-the-haydon-hundred

19/05/2024

Climb Dowgang Hush with the Haydon Hundred Skyrider - https://mailchi.mp/15577e926376/climb-dowgang-hush-with-the-haydon-hundred-skyrider

12/05/2024

Hit the Heights with the Haydon Hundred Skyrider - https://mailchi.mp/4c50b48b1a4d/hit-the-heights-with-the-haydon-hundred-skyrider

05/05/2024

Every Rider Helps Our Village - https://mailchi.mp/9d92c974b2ff/every-rider-helps-our-village

28/04/2024

The Alston Pave on the Haydon Hundred Classic Route -

21/04/2024

The Cupola Bends on the Haydon Hundred HH60 - https://mailchi.mp/c95c40e7b0b3/the-cupola-bends-on-the-haydon-hundred-hh60

14/04/2024

Discover the Climbs of the Haydon Hundred -

10/06/2023

Thanks to Gary at the General Havelock for the fantastic flapjacks today. They were all popular but the ginger ones got the most compliments.
Anyone have another opinion?

10/06/2023

Results will be on our web site and also on British Cycling tomorrow.
Until then you can go to https://www.sportstimingsolutions.co.uk/liveresults/results.php
to get your individual times.

10/06/2023

The 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred ran today in glorious sunshine. Thanks to all our wonderful entrants who are such talented, friendly and determined bunch.
Thanks also to all the marshals who voluntarily give up their time to make this happen.

Looking forward to next year already

24/05/2023

We are delighted to announce that Heddon based Twelfthcitycyclery.com are supporting this year's event. They are offering a 15% discount on a pre-event service for registered entrants and will be at at the start to provide mechanical support.

Proudly North East based bike shop providing bike fitting and servicing whilst selling everything you need from the world's top brands. Twelfth City Cyclery's goals are to deliver an approachable service experience whilst supporting our community feel more comfortable, safer, and confident by empowe

22/05/2023

Route Recce done
Risk assessment done
Insurance arranged
Police & Highways informed
Timing organised
Flapjack cooks ready to bake

We're good to go for the 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred

Get your entry in now while the sun is shining!

The Haydon Hundred is a sportive running in the South Tyne Valley in South West Northumberland. The 3 routes include a 100km, 60km and 140km, expert only, Skyrider route

20/05/2023

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70k brings us to Nenthead and its welcome feed station. This is also the parting of the ways for the Skyrider route, which sets off for the legendary climbs of Dowgang Hush, Yad Moss, Langdon Fell and Killhope Cross before rejoining the Classic route.
Across the road from the feed station is the entrance to the Nenthead Mines complex. Nenthead itself was built in the 18th century by the London Lead Company, who provided housing, a school, a reading room, public baths and a wash-house for the miners and their families, amenities which would not be found elsewhere in the region for many years.
And don’t forget to enter if you haven’t already done so.

The Haydon Hundred is a sportive running in the South Tyne Valley in South West Northumberland. The 3 routes include a 100km, 60km and 140km, expert only, Skyrider route

15/05/2023

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You're over the Moor and are now 60k in at Alston
At 1,000ft above sea level Alston is proud to claim the title of England’s highest market town. You may know it for its steep cobbled main street, which tests HH riders every year, but Alston is also a busy tourist town and destination for day trippers both east and west of the Pennines. It is home to the South Tynedale Railway, which follows part of the branch line which connected the town with the national rail network until its closure in 1976. It also forms the southern terminus of the South Tyne Trail for cyclists.

06/05/2023

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After the wild countryside of Plenmeller Common a steep descent towards Whitfield takes riders temporarily away from the moors and into the leafy valley of the River West Allen. You will soon be climbing again towards Alston Moor but while passing through this estate parkland see if you can catch a glimpse of Whitfield Hall – an imposing building well hidden in the landscape off to your left
And remember, if you haven't already, get your entry in now.

03/05/2023

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40k in and approaching the short but steep Garbutt Hill. rather than worry about the climb have a look to your right. Across the stream you will notice an unprepossessing building in a shady spot. This is Coanwood Friends’ Meeting House, built by local Quaker Cuthbert Whigham in 1760 and largely unaltered since that date. No longer used for regular services, the building is usually open to visitors should you have a moment to drop in.

And don’t forget to enter if you haven’t already done so.

23/04/2023

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So, we've passed the feed station, made it up Bellister bank and we are at 30km in.
As you turn sharp left at Featherstone Park to head further uphill, make a mental note to come back and explore what lies down the road to your right. The former Alston Branch line of the North Eastern Railway is now the South Tyne Trail, which provides an alternative, off-road cycle route to Alston, crossing the fantastic Lambley Viaduct on the way. Further downhill, set in riverside parkland, stands Featherstone Castle and the fascinating remains of a WW2 POW camp. And if you cross the river you will find what may be the highest density of short sharp climbs in the UK
Find out more about the South Tyne Trail and Featherstone. And don’t forget to enter if you haven’t already done so.

15/04/2023

The 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred

Today we are 20k in at Bardon Mill.
As you pass through the hamlets around Bardon Mill you might not think that at one time this might have been considered a dangerous activity. However, a closer look at some of the local buildings will reveal that they were built to defend their owners against the raids of the Border Reivers in the troubled times up until the 18th century.
Bastle Houses were built to protect livestock downstairs and the family upstairs, and good ones can be seen at Thorngrafton and Tow House. Also at Tow House is a heather thatched barn, while across the river is the altogether more substantial fortified farmhouse of Willimoteswick Castle.
Find out more about these buildings on our web site. And don’t forget to enter if you haven’t already done so.
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07/04/2023

The 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred Sportive
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Ever wondered what you’re missing as you whizz by on your bike? Our route is full of history and quirky stories. Today we are 10k in at: Settlingstones Mine
The Stanegate road is not just about Romans. At round about 10k you will pass the remains of Settlingstones Mine, one of the few sources in the world of the mineral Witherite. Originally a lead mine, it changed to Witherite production from 1872 until its closure in 1969. Previously considered worthless, Witherite was used by Josiah Wedgewood in his famous Jasper Ware. It subsequently found use in hardening steel, and for making cement, glass, enamelware, soap, dye and explosives.
Find out more about Settlingstones Mine here. And don’t forget to enter if you haven’t already done so.

26/03/2023

That should have been www.haydonhundred.co.uk 😅

The Haydon Hundred is a sportive running in the South Tyne Valley in South West Northumberland. The 3 routes include a 100km, 60km and 140km, expert only, Skyrider route

26/03/2023

The 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred - 10th June 2023
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The clocks have gone forward, the nights have got lighter, so the Haydon Hundred can't be too far away. Make sure you have the date saved, or better still sign up now to make sure of your place.
As this is our 10th Anniversary we thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the past - not just our past but also the rich history of the area which you will encounter on the route. Make sure you keep following to find out some fascinating facts on every 10k of the route.
Picture - Team Sky take it up along Church St on the ToB.

25/02/2023

Everything is looking good for the Haydon Hundred on 10th June.
Entries coming in nicely, initial route recce done.
We have 6 people who've only missed two events, 6 more who've only missed one and just one heroic rider who has done them all. You know who you are so please get in touch and we have a free entry waiting for you.

22/11/2022

The 10th Anniversary Haydon Hundred is confirmed for Saturday 10th June 2023.

Entries open at midnight on NewYears Eve. First one to enter will carry the coveted No 1 on their bike.

Has anyone done the event every time? We will be looking into it, but if you have let us know - special rewards for anyone who has.

11/06/2022

Results are available at:
https://www.sportstimingsolutions.co.uk/rdsportive.php?id=427
If you changed route or think there is an error please use the Query form.
They will be available as an excel file on the Haydon Hundred website tomorrow.

Sports Timing Solutions have been busy providing our expert race timing for The Haydon Hundred, providing them with live timings, SMS text messages online video and online finisher certificates. Leading the way in Sports Timing in the UK

09/06/2022

Entries have closed but its not too late.

We will be accepting entries on the day - just turn up between 7:30-8:30 and we'll get you sorted.

Weather ooking pretty good🚴🏻
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08/06/2022

The Haydon Hundred 2022 Riders Manual will be sent out by email today to all registered riders.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

06/06/2022

Only a couple of days left to get your entry in.
This year's Haydon Hundred is all set to go - the weather is booked, the flapjacks baked and the hog roast warming up so don't delay.