Cycling fever set to hit Redcar and Cleveland

The best cyclists in Great Britain will be saddling up and taking to the streets of Redcar and Cleveland in June when the  British National Road Championships  comes to the area.  

The time-trials will kick off the championships on Wednesday 21 June in neighbouring North Yorkshire, starting and finishing in the pit lane at Croft Circuit. The action then hits the streets of Redcar on Friday 23 June with the circuit races, a tight and technical 1km town centre circuit race starting on the seafront before heading down the high street. Both the men’s and women’s races will be contested over 55 minutes plus five laps. 

The road races, starting and finishing in Saltburn on Sunday 25 June, will conclude this year’s championships and challenge the riders with its steep gradients and tight hairpin bends separating the best from the rest. Both the men and women will follow an 18.8km loop, with the women completing seven laps to cover 132km, and the men taking on 10 laps and 189km. Each lap will start by heading into the villages of East Cleveland, passing the historic Skelton Castle, before heading through the old mining sites in Kilton. Riders will then drop back down the coast at Saltburn before firing up Saltburn bank to the finish.  

Alongside both races will be a FREE action-packed programme of entertainment and activities for all the family to enjoy.  

To find out more and for key spectator information, head to the Redcar and Cleveland website

Redcar and Cleveland provides the perfect opportunity to walk or cycle through unspoilt landscapes and beside scenic beaches.  

Walking and cycling is one of the best ways to enjoy the true beauty of the area. Rich in history and breath-taking scenery, the opportunities are endless. 

Guisborough Forest and Walkway is the gateway to the North York Moors National Park and is the ideal location to explore the surrounding countryside. This forest offers dedicated cycle routes of differing ability and gradients, and each route is waymarked for that extra ease. Attractive views over Guisborough and the iconic Roseberry Topping makes this a popular spot for walkers and cyclists.  

The King Charles III England Coast Path / Cleveland Way offer miles of ever changing and beautiful landscapes. The route takes you across the top of the North York Moors down to the heritage coastline of Saltburn and Staithes finishing on the coastline of Filey.   

The National Cycle Network (NCN 1) route 168 takes in the glorious coastal views of Redcar, Marske and Saltburn which forms part of the longer North Sea Cycle Route. 

For further cycle routes or to find your perfect route to help discover the best of cycling in Redcar and Cleveland and beyond, head to Sustrans. 

Where to stay  

Give yourself time to explore what Redcar and Cleveland truly has to offer by staying a while.  

Brockley Hall, Saltburn’s boutique hotel, offers unique features to make your stay unforgettable. The Spa Hotel provides breath-taking views of the coastline or, if you’d prefer something a little different, why not try a yurt or a shepherd hut or even a stay in Hagrid’s hut at Northshire.  

Nestled under the North York Moors in the charming town of Guisborough is Gisborough Hall, offering a luxury home-from-home retreat. Alternatively, Guisborough Town Hall provides a self-catering stay where walkers and cyclists will find their paradise. 

Host and Stay offers a collection of luxury holiday homes and apartments located across the borough, so there is a stay perfect for everyone.