The Old 240

GPS *.gpx file for gps use This has all the original trackpoints that were created with bikeroutetoaster and has been renamed to ACTIVE LOG so that it can be loaded into a GPS in its entirety. Thanks to Mike Thompson for this.

The Old 240 was a CTC West Yorkshire DA Standard Ride organised by Halifax CTC and remembered with affection (?) by many of the DA's veterans, and some of the younger riders too. In its original form, the aim was to cover the 240 miles in 24 hours.

After a break of several years when the DA concentrated on easier rides, The Old 240 was revived in 2002 as an Audax event, with slight modifications to the route to bring the distance up to the 400 km required for Audax, while retaining the ride's qualities. The challenging route takes in a lot of majestic country and some substantial hills including the climbs of Barbondale, Hartside, Yad Moss, Kidstones, and Cock Hill Moor.

This event forms part of the CTC West Yorkshire DA Events Programme and is registered with the CTC Tourist Trophy Competition and Brevet de Randonneurs Mondiaux. It is a qualifying event for Paris-Brest-Paris. The 400 km course has to be completed within 27 hours. There is an entry fee of £7.50

This event returns to its customary headquarters at Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd where floor sleeping will be available before and after the ride, including breakfast. A small charge will be made for this and details will be sent out with acknowledgement of entries

Mytholmroyd is easily accessible by rail (cycle-carrying trains from both Leeds and Manchester stop every hour and much more frequently at Hebden Bridge, about a mile away). There is also plenty of space for car parking available at the Community Centre. There is also a Youth Hostel (01706 812340) at Mankinholes, approximately 5 miles away, and a Travelodge in Halifax , about 6 miles away. The Tourist Information Office in Hebden Bridge (01422 843831) may be able to provide details of more up-market accommodation in the area.

If you have any questions, please ask.

Entries to and further details from the organiser, Chris Crossland, 14 Stanley Street West, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 1EF 01422 832853

Chris Crossland