Winter Jennride February 2025

[postierich]

Challenge yourself and do the whole 100 miles of trails or do your own version,meet up at the Old Dungeon Ghyll for some hot food before pitching up for a night under the stars @ The National Trust Campsite in the Langdales.
Start and Finish will be from Staveley Alpkit Feed station in Ambleside or Keswick

100 places available


https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYQZ EVENT TICKET £25 + BF

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYRA CAMPING TICKET £5

461769010_10162342170431474_8295653358627642591_n by Richard Munro, on Flickr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XYYcVxK6gE
Bikepacking in the Lake District never looked so good! This year marked the first ever Winter Jennride, a two-day, 100-mile bikepacking adventure in the Lake District. Founded by Richard Munro, a local bike packing fanatic, the Winter Jennride is held in remembrance of Jenn Hill, former Singletrack deputy editor, with the money going to two charities, St Gemma’s Hospice and Riders Resilience.

Come along as I follow the riders conquering the challenging terrain for a good cause. Get inspired by the bike set-ups, the beauty of this scenic location and gain valuable insights from our conversation with the event organiser. Thanks again to all the riders who took part and for watching. Why don’t you sign up for this years Summer Jennride and take on the challenge yourself?

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[Johnallan]

Booked

Cheers Rich. Looking forward to a dry and frosty one next time...

[boxelder]

I'm booked too. Will decide what to wear/carry on the Thursday night........

[ton]

will also be there. 16 hours of rain was vaguely exciting this year.

[postierich]

There are plenty of places left so if you need something to aim for over the dark days going forward get yourself signed up dont forget your camping tickets!

Rich

[postierich]

Might stick a rought route up later !

[Hyppy]

Booked!

Bagsy the higher ground in the campsite.

[postierich]

Rough route !
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48710123

[boxelder]

Rough route !
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48710123

Certainly "rough" in parts. Stake Pass that pint or two will have been earned........

[ton]

i have just had a good look at the route................. i shall be doing a route more suitable for me, but hopefully the same distance........

[Alexinthepeaks]

Keen! Ill work on getting a pass!

[Mike]

Hey Rich, if i can get my friday night shift covered or off then i shall be coming up for this. As soon as i can sort it ill get my ticket if not all sold out

[Holgateeng]

Booked , before I looked at the route

[postierich]

So good to see so many booked up!!! the Stake Pass bit is the worse bit but its a decent enough push up with a rideable top bit followed by some filth of a downhill very lumpy before you coast to the ODG .
Route has been updated with a loop taken out before Keswick so you all get to the feed station before 5pm hopefully!

Any questions just ask!!

Rich

[riderdown]

Any questions just ask!!

Friday night camping again at Staveley?

[Blackhound]

Booked, hopefully make it to the start. A few years ago I entered the summer event, got to Staveley early and came down with an infection meaning I did not start and requiring a course of antibiotics. Better luck this time.

One question Rich, is parking available for the duration of the event? Ta.

[boxelder]

There's generally weekend parking/camping on a field near the start.

[Blackhound]

Thanks boxelder.

[postierich]

Yes parking all weekend for free in field near Wheelbase it is a very tight entrance! No tents but sleeping in vans/cars ok .No Hawkshead Brewery so the gathering will be in the Eagle and Child Friday night upstairs for sign on and beers!
More Bakery(Millyard) for breakfast 8am and start at 9am some will wish to crack on just sign out!
45 have committed so far which is ace and £1100 raised so far!
30 booked on the campsite for warm showers and very good drying rooms!
So £25 ride ticket £5 for camping with a bike normally £9
You all know reading this if you have never ridden in the Lakes this ride will cover so really good riding!!

Rich

[postierich]

STAKES PASS is out this route is ok on a Gravel bike with big tyres

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49092657

55 people have signed up for the ride with 37 on the campsite!!

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYQZ ride ticket £25

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DYRA camping ticket £5

[riderdown]

The bacon baguettes at the campsite are the pull