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Tour of the Roaches Cyclo-Sportive 20.05.2012
Our first cyclo sportive and what a cracker we have got for you! 3 routes - 103, 75 and 35 miles around some of the finest roads that Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffs have to offer - great cakes and pies too!
Event Details
Starting from Bowdon Rugby Club you will set off and head out to the Cheshire countryside. Head south through Cheshire into Staffordshire and then head around the stunning rocky outcrop that is The Roaches. The long route then heads out to Bakewell before returning via Tideswell and Buxton and a lovely finish through the leafy lanes of Cheshire.
To help you on your way the sportive offers
- Route card with map and directions
- NEG motorcycle riders
- On course mechanical support
- SAG / broom wagon
- Fully stocked feed stations with home made cake, fruit, Accelerade nutritional drink and water
- Fully signed route with large signs
- British Cycling sanctioned event
- Chip timing with instant times to print out and take away - also emailed
- Online entry
- Event photographers *
- Professional, highly qualified medical support team
- Massage available at the finish *
- Free training plans
- Changing rooms and showers
- Free parking
- Food and a warm cup of tea in your commemorative mug when you finish
This will be a challenge but we haven't drawn a line between all of the toughest climbs. There are some hills but our criteria was beautiful countryside and good riding backed up with fantastic rider support and event organisation. We look forward to welcoming you to this classic sportive in the making.
Pictures ©Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
- Venue:
- Bowdon Rugby Football Club, Clay Lane, Timperley, Cheshire, WA15 7AF
- Event Date:
- 20.05.2012
- Event Closing Date:
- 17.05.2012
- Event Type:
- Cyclo Sportive
- Event Cost:
- £30 - 103 miles; £27 - 75 mile; £22 for 35 mile
- Team Event Cost:
- £
Event Details In Full
- Venue:
- Bowdon Rugby Football Club, Clay Lane, Timperley, Cheshire, WA15 7AF
- Event Date:
- 20.05.2012
- Event Closing Date:
- 17.05.2012
- Event Type:
- Cyclo Sportive
- Part Of Series:
- Xtra Mile Events Cyclo-sportive series
- Suitable For Notives:
- Yes
- Suitable For Elites:
- Yes
- Open To Ages:
- Competitors must be 16yrs+ on the date of the event
- Maximum Competitors:
- 500
- Cycle Distance:
- 103 miles, 75 miles or 35 miles
- Start Time:
- From 8am
- Showers and changing available?
- Yes
- Pre- and post-race massage available?
- Yes
- Parking:
- Yes, free and secure
- Spectators Welcome:
- Yes
- Market Place Stalls:
- Yes
- Prize Categories:
- None - but everyone receives a commemorative mug!
- BTA Sanctioned:
- British Cycling Sanctioned
- Website Results:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No