We're celebrating the very best of Yorkshire as we return to Grantley Hall for a Taste of Joyriding. In this one-day experience we’ll be riding with two time National Road Race Champion, Ineos Grenadiers pro and Yorkshire native, Ben Swift, as we explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and roads featured in the 2019 UCI World Championships, with the opportunity to test ride one of our fleet of Bianchi Specialissima premium road bikes. The luxurious retreat of Grantley Hall is our base for the day, nestled in the heart of the Dales. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with fellow Joyriders before heading out on roads also featured in the 2014 Tour de France Grand Départ. We’ll sample a taste of Yorkshire at our ride stop en route, before heading back to Grantley to relax for the afternoon. A glass of chilled Champagne Laurent-Perrier and a post-ride refuel lunch awaits your return, as well as our Tales of a Pink Jersey live interview with Ben Swift, with his personal account from this year’s Giro d’Italia and commentary on Stage 15 of the Tour de France. After enjoying some of the 5-star facilities of the hotel, our day culminates with Time & Place, our 3-course gastronomic dinner, featuring the best in local and seasonal produce with paired drinks, served in the Grantley Suite.
YORKSHIRE ITINERARY /
8:00AM - 9:30AM
ARRIVAL AND PREPARATION
Start the day at the stunning Grantley Hall with a light breakfast of coffee, smoothies and a bacon sandwich while meeting your ride leaders and fellow Joyriders. Our Directeur Sportif will brief you on what to expect and look out for on the day’s ride.
Should you choose to hire one of our Bianchi Specialissima top-of-the-range road bikes, our mechanic is on hand to help get yours set up for you.
9:30AM - 2:30PM
YORKSHIRE DALES JOYRIDE
Hit the road with Ben Swift and enjoy a glorious Joyride in country lanes, covering roads from the 2019 UCI World Championships and iconic climbs from the 2014 Tour de France, as well as a taste of Yorkshire in our mid-ride stop.
LeBlanq routes are curated on your behalf and tailored according to rider profiles, so your Joyride can be as fast or as leisurely as you like.
2:30PM - 6:00PM
RECHARGE
A glass of Champagne Laurent-Perrier awaits your return to Grantley Hall along with a casual lunch on the terrace to refuel and relax in the sun.
Guests are invited to use the shower and changing facilities within Grantley’s Elite Gym, and a number of slots are available in Grantley’s Cryotherapy Unit for their 3-minute immersive full body cold air experience – perfect for reducing join inflammation after your ride.
5:00PM Approximately (Tour de France race status dependent)
TALES OF A PINK JERSEY
In our live interview we’ll hear from Ben Swift with the inside story of his recent Giro d’Italia, and the highs and heartbreaks of riding as team-mate of Geraint Thomas in the General Classification pink jersey.
You’ll also be able to watch the day’s exciting mountain stage of the Tour de France with Ben on hand for live commentary.
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TIME & PLACE
In our culmination of the day, we’ll gather for pre-dinner drinks and prize-giving to award the LeBlanq Legend and InchDairnie Breakaway awards to our rider personalities of the day.
We’ll then take our seats in the Grantley Suite for Time & Place, our 3-course showcase dinner celebrating the best of local and seasonal cuisine, paired with wines and finished with a glass of InchDairnie RyeLaw whisky.
Should you wish to continue with a luxurious overnight stay at Grantley Hall, please contact LeBlanq for a preferential rate.
OUR BASE
A hidden jewel nestled deep into the Yorkshire Dales, Grantley Hall is hailed as one of Britain's finest houses. First built as a grand, private family home in the 17th century, this historic getaway offers the most tranquil escape in the English countryside. Proudly sitting on the banks of the River Skell, its beauty runs through not just the exterior, but the opulent hotel, stunning spa, multiple fine-dining restaurants, and the surrounding English Heritage listed Japanese Gardens.
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