Ride through Kent, the Garden of England, and take in the glorious scenery of the North Downs in the Cycling Plus Sportive.
With a new venue, the two breathtaking routes, 100-mile and 100km will wind though a series of idyllic villages and hamlets. Riders will complete a lap of Brands Hatch circuit before taking in some of Kent’s prettiest villages – picture postcard places like Lenham, Westwell and Appledore. Of course, a ride in the stunning North Downs is going to include some hills – taking you up Charing Hill using the 13% back route known as The Wind and, towards the end of both routes, Exdown Hill. The latter is 20% in places and is used by local cycling clubs for hill climbing events, so it’s a toughy!
The rolling countryside at the 2009 Sportive ©Geoff Waugh
Fantastic facilities
With greatly improved facilities, this year’s sportive will feature:
• High-quality refreshments at feed stations
• Cycling Plus Sportive t-shirt
• Cycling Plus Sportive commemorative medal
• ChampionChip timing
• Paramedic cover, marshalling and rider care
In conjunction with the organisers of the Circuit of Kent, the ride will leave Brands Hatch at 8am on Saturday 10th July, Cycling Plus Sportive riders will be the first at the show to ride the motor racing circuit before heading off on one of two routes.
Full route information will be published over coming months so keep checking www.bikeradar.com/live for the latest updates.
Sportive entry is £20 in advance, or £25 on the day. Please note a festival ticket will also need to be purchased.