Category Archives: Sportives

British Cycling Race

Dare2b Thoresby Cycle Fest Weekend 2015

British Cycling RaceJust received info from Colin Clews re Dare2b Thoresby Cycle Fest Weekend 2015

Online Entry will be available soon, in the meantime hard copy entries to of ‘Roubaix’, Spring Lane, WYMONDHAM, Nr Melton Mowbray,  LE14 2AY from any of the categories, men and women for under 12’s to 3rd and 4th cats.

Under 12’s FREE, youths and juniors £5.00 and Seniors £10.00 in advance. All guaranteed at least one race and loads of prizes!!

Saturday 16th May – Outline programme

Event Times Location
Sportif registration open 07.30 – 10.00
Sportif (long ride START) 08.00 (5/6 hours minimum) Main gates of Hotel (ornate) entrance to grounds
Sportif (short ride START) 08.30 (? 2hrs 30 mins minimum) As above
Youth racing registration B, A, open 08.30 – 10.00
Under 12 Youth/Girls racing (various) 09.00 – 10.30
4th cat. & Ladies Jun, 3 & 4 cat Registration open 10.30 – 11.30
Youth racing B & A  racing 10.30 –  11.15    (25 mins + 2 laps) Long circuit
Arrival of first short ride Sportif riders? 10.45 – 11.00 onwards Archway adjacent to main gates of Hotel (ornate) entrance to grounds.Short circuit to be vacated and prepared for sportif rider entry by no later than 10.30
Junior racing  (various) Girls/boys 11.30 – 12.30
3rd/ 4th cat Ladies Jun 12.45 – 13.45   (45 mins + 2 laps) Long circuit
3rd/ 4th cat Racing Men 14.00 – 15.00   (60 mins + 2 laps) Long circuit
Arrival of first long ride Sportif riders 14.00 – onwards Archway adjacent to main gates of Hotel (ornate) entrance to grounds
PRESENTATION for ALL above races 13.30 Podium in Expo area

Wiggle No Excuses Sportive 1st March 2014

wss_no-excuses-sportiveThis is an event I’ve ridden for the past two seasons, was my first ever sportive and is a good indicator of early season fitness. You sign up for the event (£30) and as long as you ride it you get your entry fee returned. It usually sells out in a couple of weeks. I have already signed up for the 80 mile ‘epic’. Would be nice to have some fellow Clarion riders in the peloton. Here is the blurb:

The Wiggle NO Excuses is back again. This hugely popular sell out charity event is designed to support great causes and encourage riders to get back on their bikes after the winter season.

The concept is simple – we will give away 1500 free spaces to this ride. All you need to do is book, turn up and ride. If you do we will give you 100% of your entry fee back to you after the event.

If you do not turn up… for whatever reason… (it is called the ‘NO Excuses’), we will give your entry fee to our chosen charity for 2014 – Prostate Cancer UK.

Now in its 4th year and starting from Huntingdon Racecourse, the Wiggle No Excuses Sportive will kick off your season with something truly special. The stunning course takes in the best and quietest roads in the three counties of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. In addition to the Epic 80mile route, there is a Standard 45mile route allowing riders to choose their own challenge.

Designed as the perfect early season sportive the route is rolling, not hilly, to allow riders to clock up the miles on a flowing tranquil course. Riding with 1,500 other riders will round off the experience.

All riders will receive well stocked feed stations and an extremely well signed course. So come on… Get Out & Ride.

Event Name: Wiggle No Excuses Sportive
Date: 01/03/2014
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Maximum Number of Riders: 1500
Registration Opens: 7.30am
Start Time: 8.00am – 9:30am
Course options: Epic (80 miles), Standard (40 miles) distances are approximate
Entry on the Day: Yes, if event has not sold out. (+ £3 surcharge, no Wiggle Discount)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/wiggle-super-series-wiggle-no-excuses-sportive-2014/

Tour de France 2013

Tour de France 2013

Tour de France 2013A friend of mine and former Heanor Running Club member has recently moved to France and set up campsite last year centred around on providing a training ground for runners and cyclists alike.

It just so happens that it’s near the finish of Stage 13 of Le Tour this year.  Jon is keen to see some (former) local faces and as asked I share this information about his campsite and what he can offer particularly in relation to this years tour.

As well as information provided in the link below and on his website he’s looking at 3 groups of differently ability setting out on the day (July 12th) to watch the race with some local ex pros leading each.  I’m currently looking at booking and it would be great if we can get a few familiar faces out there.

Tour de France – Camp Sportif

Giant Rutland 365 Sportive

Saw an article in this month’s Cycling Plus and thought it may be a good idea for a club ride/outing. It’s a permanent sportive starting from the Rutland Cycles Giant Store in Normanton. There are two routes, a 62 mile and a 96 mile route taking in the Vale of Belvoir and Melton Mowbray. It’s sign posted and works on a swipe card system with check points at Wymondham Windmill Cafe and Uppingham where you can swipe in and out. Deposit of £25 for the card from the shop of which you recieve £20 back when you hand the card in. Proceeds go towards local cycling clubs.

Details and review on this site – http://road.cc/content/news/54679-giant-365-sportive-new-permanent-timed-challenge-around-rutland

I spread the good word of the club on Sunday at the Tour of the Peak when someone from Ilkeston saw me in a club jersey and asked about the club, so hopefully a new member there.