MANCHESTER-CHESTER-MANCHESTER
12/05/2012 - Poynton Leisure Centre, Poynton, - Sportive
Rating: 77.8% based on 2 reviews - 
Saturday 12th May
Welcome to the Manchester Chester Manchester Cyclosportive a brand new sportive organised by the Team Torelli Cycling Club
We have got three great routes around the Cheshire plains 30 miles 60 miles and 100 miles. Routes have been designed by experienced cyclists from local clubs and keep to mainly quiet B roads.
Starting in Poynton South Manchester the routes take the riders through the Cheshire Plains, we then do a loop around Delamere Forest near Chester before heading back to Poynton. There are no major climbs, the course is mainly flat with a few undulations and small hills.
EVENT WEBSITE
www.manchester-chester-manchester.blogspot.co.uk
The event HQ is Poynton Leisure Centre Yew Tree Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1PU
EVENT FEATURES
* Electronic Timing
* HIGH 5 Feeding Stations
* 3 Challenging Routes
* Changing Rooms
* Showers
* Ample Parking
* GPS Downloads
* Downloadable Route Maps
* Support Vehicles
* Well Signed Routes
* Free Post Event Food
* Free Hot Drinks
* Google Earth Fly Through Videos
* Stunning Scenery
* Professional Photographer
* Custom Printed Sports Bottle* Free Parking
* Gold Silver and Bronze Standards
Entries Now Open
Click Link Below to Enter
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=714
REGISTRATION
Registration opens at 7.00am
START
Event starts at 8.00 until 9.00 you can start anytime within the hour
ON LINE ENTRY FEES
30 Miles 20.00
60 Miles 25.00
100 miles 25.00
ENTRY ON THE DAY
We are one of the few Sportive to allow riders to enter on the day. All we ask is that you turn up early with an entry form which you can download from the website see the column on the right and get here early to help us get you through registration.
ENTRY FEES ON THE DAY
30 Miles 25.00
60 Miles 30.00
100 Miles 30.00
GOLD SILVER & BRONZE STANDARDS
This year we are introducing Gold, Silver and Bronze standards to all competitors based on finishing times inline with other sportive events. Results we be published on our website after the event.
FEEDING STATIONS
We will have feeding stations at approximately half distance for the 30 Mile and 60 Mile events and at a third and two thirds distance on the 100 Mile event.
We will have all the usual food at you would expect at a feeding station. High 5 Energy Gels, Bananas, Flap Jacks, High 5 Energy Drink to top up your bottles and Fresh Water.
PRE EVENT
Free Hot Drinks, Tea and Coffee available in the registration room
POST EVENT
Free Hot Drinks, Tea and Coffee. Plus our Belgian style Bratwurst Hot Dogs with Onions Tomato Sauce or Mustard
TIMING
We have a Barcode Timing System.
BIKE SERVICE
Bike Service will be provided by SPORTIVE NATION who have a fabulous new bike shop in Hazel Grove.
http://www.sportivenation.co.uk/
ROUTE MAPS
Route Maps can be download from the website
GPS Files
Gps files can be downloaded from the website via BikeRouteToaster.
It is also possible to download it onto your Smart Phone
PHOTOGRAPHS
We will have a Professional Photographer on the event to take your pictures which you will be able to purchase fro their website. Details to be announced.
PARKING
There is plenty of free parking at the Leisure Centre and also the High School next door. Please follow the instructions of the Leisure Centre Staff they are there to help you.
SIGNAGE
We use a Black Arrow on a Florescent Yellow background to sign the route. We also mark the roads with a RED arrow using temporary spray. The Route signs are put out just before the events and are checked on the morning of the event. We also have a vehicle that proceeds the riders making sure the signs are still in place.
Events are organised by Team Torelli Cycling Club.
Organisers contact torellisport@aol.com
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