Ten cyclists from Harrogate are in our twin town of Bagnères de Luchon for the annual La Lapébie Cyclosportif event – which takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 …
… and they have VIP support from Harrogate’s Mayor Cllr Viv Poskitt – herself a keen cyclist!
Photos are coming through!
The racing shirts are looking GREAT !!
The Harrogate Mayor Cllr Viv Poskitt has been up to the finish at Superbagnères.
Well done everybody!
BACKGROUND:
The ten cyclists are from Wheel Easy, NOVA and the local Tri-Club. They include two 18 year olds, Magnus Denwood and James Beagley, and their fathers Tom and Rob, plus Emma Dooley, John Dunn, Michael Harrison, Paddy Craig and Will Bellamy.
HIP is most grateful to three local businesses who have, along with HIP itself, generously provided sponsorship for the cycling team. These are Chris Bentley at Hornbeam Park Developments, Aidan Robson of Endless, and Matthew Stamford at Verity Frearson.
The Harrogate mayor, Cllr Viv Poskitt, is travelling (at her own expense) for a civic visit to Luchon from 11 to 14 September, with hopes for a reciprocal visit by the Mayor of Luchon, M Sébastien Denard, to come to Harrogate.
Harrogate International Partnerships 