The Cumbria Cracker Cycle Race
12th October 2025
The Cumbrian Cracker is one of the Lakeland Cycle Sportives, with Grasmere Village hosting the start, finish and Race HQ. For the 2025 edition we retain the 100 mile option together with the original 60 mile route.
Both routes climb ‘Red Bank’ within the first mile! The 60 mile riders will continue round the back of Coniston Water to reach the food stop at Cartmel Scout Hut, next to the famous Racecourse. The return leg then weaves it’s way through some fantastic country lanes, via Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead and Ambleside. The route is undulating but does not climb any of the major passes.
The 100 mile riders take a right after they have descended ‘Red Bank’, to take in some of the finest views of the Lake District and some of its most challenging climbs. The route includes both Hardknott and Wrynose Pass within the first 20 miles of the course! The 100 mile riders continue onward, following the coastal road, before louping round to Broughton in Furness then finally reaching Coniston Water where they rejoin the 60 mile route, heading back to Grasmere via Cartmel.
This is a classic sportive which showcases the stunning colours of the Lake District in Autumn, creating an EPIC day out on the bike. Make sure you join us!
Address: Grasmere Village Hall, Broadgate, Grasmere LA22 9TA
Date and Time: Sunday 12th October 2025
