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Sportive

Drumlanrig Tearfund Challenge

05/05/2012 - Drumlanrig Castle,Nr Dumfries

2012 DATE is now confirmed as Saturday May 5th This will be the7th running of what is Scotland's oldest Sportive. We will be keeping to the same routes that were so popular last year. The main challenge route is exactly 100 miles, just slightly easier than the 104 mile route from 2010. Alternatively you can finish your ride at the lunch stop back at Drumlanrig after 62 miles of glorious virtually traffic free roads. The second part of the 100 mile route takes you to the highest village in Scot...

Rating: 93.1% based on 14 reviews
Previous Years Rating: 88.9% based on 21 reviews

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Charity Ride

Men's C2C Cycle Challenge

05/05/2012 - Whitehaven to Tynemouth

A 3 day challenge covering the C2C route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth in aid of Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland.

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Charity Ride

Tumbleup4Life

05/05/2012 - Llanfoist, Wales, United Kingdom

On May 5th 2012 the Tumble will be the scene of this incredible challenge. The climb starts in Llanfoist at 54 m altitude. The top is reached after 6 km, at the altitude of 512 m. Cycling the Tumble 15 times adds up to 6870 heightmeters. That is even more than climbing the Alpe d’Huez 6 times ! Indeed, cycling doesn’t get any tougher than this !

Rating: 94.4% based on 8 reviews

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LongLeg Sportive

06/05/2012 - Albury Cricket Club, Guildford

A fully marked 113k or 72k sportive, taking in the rolling roads of Sussex and the less well-known punishing climbs of the Greensand Ridge - aka The Surrey Hills. Starting and finishing at Albury Cricket Pitch, riders will start any time during the half hour start window. Feed stations on the course and at the finish supplying homemade cake will be available to all riders. Roaming marshals on motor bikes from NEG will be also be on hand to offer puncture repair as well as first aid in the...

Rating: 83.1% based on 16 reviews

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Sportive

Forest Of Dean Classic

06/05/2012 - Monmoth, Wales

Wheels in Wheels Events are proud to present the 2013 edition of this Classic road sportive, with the start and finish at the New Monmouth Show grounds on the edge of the town. This year we are adding a shorter ride as a taster of the Classic for those riders wanting to try out the Forest of Dean. Nearly 80% of the shorter route will follow the Classic but with only 8 of the climbs to complete; these will of course include the famous Symonds Yat to finish. The route at just over 100kms is st...

Rating: 85.3% based on 9 reviews
Previous Years Rating: 73.6% based on 30 reviews

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Sportive

Preseli Angel

06/05/2012 - Newport

Now in her fifth year and third incarnation, the 2012 Preseli Angel moves from strength to strength. We have completely redesigned the course to give riders a real sense of 'making progress' whilst retaining the essence of the Preseli Angel that so many year-on-year competitors love - the mountains themselves.

Rating: 83.7% based on 3 reviews

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Sportive

Somerset Hills Gran Fondo

06/05/2012 - Somerset

The Cheddar team who organised the May 2011 Somerset Hills Gran Fondo are excited to announce that we shall be “doing it again” for 2012. The date is Sunday May 6th. Our first Gran Fondo was a great success, not because we had hundreds of riders but because everything ran so smoothly and we did not have one complaint only a few suggestions on how we could improve the day.

Rating: 88.0% based on 5 reviews

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Charity Ride

Classic Oxfordshire bike ride

06/05/2012 - Didcot, Oxon

Come and join us on this popular 30 or 60 mile bike ride, cycling through pretty villages and lush Spring countryside alongside the River Thames as it winds from south Oxfordshire up to Abingdon and into the Vale of the White Horse.

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Sportive

Kent Air Ambulance Sportive

07/05/2012 - Marden, Kent

Kent-based San Fairy Ann CCs 118km Cyclo Sportive is being run on Bank Holiday Monday, to provide a moderately challenging ride (compared to some of the ones in Wales and other more hilly parts of the country) and to raise money for the Kent Air Ambulance There are plenty of short climbs and rolling roads in the 118k ride, starting at Marden. Every junction is signed, with marshals at some junctions, two controls and free refreshments at 80k. Engraved gold, silver or bronze medals to everyone wh...

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Audax

South Gloucestershire 100km Brevet Populaire 2012

12/05/2012 - Bristol

106km cycling event starting from Alveston, North of Bristol. Controls and refreshments at Tetbury, Sapperton and Kingscote, plus 3 information controls. Popular scenic ride through quiet lanes to the Cotswolds with plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful countryside. Please note On the day entries are NOT being accepted for this event

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Sportive

Bealach Beag Challenge

12/05/2012 - Applecross Peninsula, Wester Ross

The Bealach Mors little brother. 45 miles of scenic riding on quiet roads with the near 2000ft climb over the Bealach-na-Ba, the highest road pass in Britain. Closed road over the pass. A warm highland welcome in every village.

Rating: 88.9% based on 1 review
Previous Years Rating: 88.4% based on 5 reviews

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Sportive

The Tour of Pembrokeshire

12/05/2012 - St Davids, Pembrokeshire

The Tour of Pembrokeshire should be high on your list of must-do sportives for 2012. Pembrokeshire's a great place to ride a bike, with its quiet roads, wonderful climbs, sweeping descents and breath-taking scenery. Enjoy a break in St Davids whist you're there; the combination of sea and mountain, fantastic visitor attractions and lovely pubs and restaurants makes it a fabulous place to stay. Geraint Thomas MBE

Rating: 88.3% based on 49 reviews
Previous Years Rating: 87.5% based on 22 reviews

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Sportive

The Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive

12/05/2012 - Lincolnshire

Get involved in one of the country's best loved bike races.The weekend kicks off on the Saturday with the first edition of the Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive, followed on the Sunday by the 57th edition of the Lincoln Grand Prix.Choose from three routes - 92,75 or 55 miles - through quiet picturesque lanes in the challenging Lincolnshire Wolds. Both routes finish with the cobbled climb of Michaelgate in the centre of historic Lincoln, giving riders the opportunity to experience the type of riding th...

Rating: 90.7% based on 133 reviews
Previous Years Rating: 84.0% based on 3 reviews

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Sportive

The Hardman Sportive

12/05/2012 - Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys

THE HARD MAN SPORTIVE - 12/05/2012 - Sportive on road and smooth forest roads. This event will be a challenge. 60 and 100 mile options. Way marked routes, feed stations, bike mechanic. The routes will be suitable for road and cross bikes. The actual routes will take in some of the best tarmac roads mid wales has to offer, and to offer something slightly more 'interesting' we are also including a number of smooth forest road sections. The forest sections will be choosen to so as not to break...

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Sportive

MANCHESTER-CHESTER-MANCHESTER

12/05/2012 - Poynton Leisure Centre, Poynton,

Brand New Event. Manchester-Chester-Manchester Cyclosportive. 3 Great Routes starting Poynton, South Manchester and heading across the Cheshire Plains, a loop around Delamere Forest near Chester before heading back to Manchester. We have all the usual features you would expect from a Sportive. Electronic Timing, Well Signed Routes, Feeding Stations, Support Vehicles, Free Food and Drinks, Custom Printed Water Bottles and Goody Bags, Changing Rooms, Free Parking, Route Maps, GPS Downloads, Gold...

Rating: 77.8% based on 2 reviews