Clive's Cumbrian Way - The Event

In 2010 the first Clives Cumbrian Way was ran by a group of members belonging to the Honiter 92 road club. The aim was to create a two day ride that would put the emphasis on group riding, whilst covering one of Britain's largest and scenic counties. "We spotted a niche in the sportive market, to create a challenge ride that eliminates the competitive element, and focuses on the traditional reliability style system, where group selection will ensure everyone is equally happy with the pace, and yet challenged enough throughout the weekends 276miles."

If you enjoy sportives, Sunday club runs, and long summer days out on the bike with friends, this is the event for you. The camaraderie, friendliness and euphoric accomplishment is guaranteed. All you need to do is turn up and enjoy our small friendly and fully supported event. We are limited to 78 riders so don't ponder to long, see Event for more details.

Clive's Cumbrian Way - The Challenge

For the last two years Clive’s Cumbrian Way has been the preserve of the serious amateur / club riders, who take part in the annual two day event held in June. But one of the most frequent comments from riders is that they would love to ride the route again with family and friends, but at a slower pace so they can take advantage of the spectacular scenery.

The organizers are confident that many hobby cyclists would love to ride Clive’s Cumbrian Way, after all it passes through some of the most scenic countryside that Britain has to offer. Working together with the Cumbrian Tourist development board they are striving to obtain funding and support to enable the implementation of proper signage to cover the full 276 miles.

In doing this the route will be opened up to anyone wishing to enjoy the Cumbrian countryside, at a more leisurely pace.

About Clive

All who were fortunate enough to have known Clive thought themselves privileged to have been in the presences of a really special person. As young men we all admired his physical strength, be it on the rugby field, tales of rock climbing or scrambling up a fell side, truly inspirational feats of strength and fitness. However nothing more inspirational was to mirror the courage and dignity he showed when at 39 he faced his toughest battle against Motor Neurones Disease.

Clive and his family were humbled at the prospect of our endeavors to raise a yearly amount for CFM's Cash For Kids in his honour, and not only make Clives Cubrian Way (CCWAY) a personal legacy, but see the Cumbrian Cycle Way (CC WAY) newly way marked and accessible to all who love cycling and love Cumbria.