The Sam Houghton Mountain Bike Challenge is organised in memory of Sam Houghton, a keen mountain biker who sadly lost his battle against cancer and died aged only 22 in May 2006.

The event is normally a timed mountain bike ride starting and finishing at the Mill Yard, Staveley, Cumbria, covering the Longsleddale, Kentmere and Troutbeck Valleys and taking in Garburn Pass with all proceeds from the event donated to Cancer Research UK.

However, with the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, this year's event is slightly different!!

Throughout June, we are holding a 'virtual' Two Hour Challenge with fundraisers undertaking and recording a two-hour ride in their local area in line with Government COVID-19 guidelines to see if they get the furthest!

Whether you are one of the riders taking part, sponsoring an individual or just supporting the event, thank you very much for your donation, all of which will go to Cancer Research UK.