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04/07/2009, Somerset
A last sharpner before heading off to the big mountains in Mainland Europe. 2 long climbs of 9 km and 7 km and over 4,000 m of total ascent with some of the most spectacular sea views on offer. The longest route is 164 km (103 miles) in length and features 4,127meters (13,393 ft) of climbing making this one the hardest sportives in the UK. The Shorter 135 km (85 mile) route is still hard with lots of climbing so choose the route that suites your level of fitness.
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04/07/2009, Llanwrtyd Wells
This year’s summer’s 1st GORE BIKE WEAR Road Sportive round, moves from Builth Wells to Llanwrtyd Wells. The event is located in a stunningly scenic area in the heart of Mid Wales and an ideal place for one of the most breathtaking and challenging road sportives in the 2009 series. Two courses of 50 and 90 miles. Takes in the difficult climb of the Devils Staircase!
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05/07/2009, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Hosted at The National Botanic Garden of Wales, 2 miles off A 48, Carmarthenshire, offering acres of free parking, full restaurant facilities and trade shows. This event offers an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy. The sportive offers three rides and all enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons. The route journeys over the Black Mountain, through the Cothi, Towy and Gwendraeth Valleys and across long flat roads alongside the Carmarthen Bay Coast line.
A reasonable level of fitness and experience is essential. The event is non profit making with money raised being distributed between the Wales Air Ambulance and MacMillan Cancer Support.
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05/07/2009, Lancs, Yorks and Cumbria
Following the success in 2008, the 3rd annual 3 Counties Challenge for 2009 will be held Sunday 5th July, at the New Venue of Dallam School, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.They will be 2 sportives of 120 miles and 60 miles, plus a family event of 25 miles. (all mileage approx) All proceeds raised through the event, either entry fees and/or sponsorship will be donated to The Great North Air Ambulance and a Young Athletes Fund. Indoor food stations and timing points on both sportives. On the 120 mile route they are 5 major climbs the last being, as quoted by DAVE LLOYD, "Killer Kirkstone Pass".
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05/07/2009, Letcombe Regis, nr Wantage, Oxfordshire
The Sunday Sportive series is the ideal way to keep riding throughout the season. Each ride is a great challenge in its own right, and with a choice of full, mid and short distances, can be a great preparation ride for your season targets or an ideal introduction to the sport for newcomers too!
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05/07/2009, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire
Based on a start/finish in Stourport on Severn, the event will have 3 distances 160km Stinger, 100km Mini Stinger, and a 28km Family Challenge, taking in some stunning Worcestershire and Shropshire country side. The course takes inspiration from the Ronde van Vlanderaan, with a series of 12 hard climbs coming in the final Stinger section.
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05/07/2009, Romsey, Hampshire
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey are again our hosts this year for a refreshed road route which now includes a complete circuit of the New Forest, plus the usual delightful river valleys including the Test of course! Sportive 150 km route plus our usual 100 km Challenge route, and 50 km Tour route for those less experienced riders
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05/07/2009, London
A great Summers day cycling from London through the Chilterns to Oxford in aid of CLIC Sargent. Starting at Walpole Park in Ealing, we stop at Fulmer, Burnham Beeches and have lunch by the river at Marlow before climbing to Christmas Common and Chalgrove on the way to the finish at Oxpens Meadows, where therell be music, refreshments and a beer tent to welcome you. 53 miles.
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05/07/2009, Birmingham, Oxfordshire
Birminghams biggest bike ride starts at Solihull Sixth Form College and from there heads along beautiful country lanes across the Cotswolds to Oxford.
At the Finish youll find refreshments, music and a beer tent to welcome you! 69miles.
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12/07/2009, Midlands
Come and join us on the North Wests Biggest Bike Ride. Starting from Manchester United Football Ground, this invigorating ride will take you along country lanes to the finish on the Promenade at Blackpool, where you can enjoy a barbecue, beer-tent, live music and well-earned massage! 60 miles
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12/07/2009, South East
Only for Heroes! Kicking off in Wimbledon, south-west London and finishing on the seafront in Bournemouth, the London to Bournemouth Cycle is tough. The 115 mile road course is designed to be a challenge, taking you on undulating roads through the North Downs, over the South Downs and through the New Forest. Masochism has never been as much fun. This challenge is open to anyone from super-fit racers and weekend warriors, to cyclists with a good level of cycling fitness and of course…lunatics. Treat it as a time-trial if you like, but the rest of us mere mortals will take it as a challenge just to complete!
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12/07/2009, Beeston, Nottinghamshire
The Beeston Cycling Club Annual Challenge Ride, July 12th, 2009 Three routes: 40, 70 and 100 miles. A challenging, scenic day – entries strictly limited to 100
Entry fees: £10, £12.50 and £15.00 Signposted route, Motorbike/vehicle support/feed stations, Dedicated HQ and good parking, The best post ride soup, ever!
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12/07/2009, East Leicestershire & Rutland
Each event covers many active sections of the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic course used by the Elite international riders in their race on Sunday 26th April 2009. In addition extra off road sections are included in the route of all three events and light tyres are not recommended. " A ride with a difference!"
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12/07/2009, Glanusk Estate, Crickhowell nr Brecon, Powys
From the organisers of the Autumn Epic, and a sell out event in 2008 - the second running of this 100 mile cyclosportive will take in many of the classic climbs of mid Wales, including the infamous Devils Staircase. This event grew out of a thread on Cyclosport, so could be considered the home fixture of the season! It will be a toughie as it takes in plenty of climbing, but we could have made it even harder. Instead, we have as always made rider enjoyment our number one priority - this is one of our favourite parts of the country to ride in and are confident it will become one of yours too.
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12/07/2009, Wanlockhead, Scotland
A 105 mile journey through Scotlands glorious Southern Uplands ending with the 17k climb to the finish line amongst the telecommunications masts at the summit of Green Lowther - the highest point on the highest road in Scotland.
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18/07/2009, Essex
Three beautiful circular routes, all starting in Colchester, that take you through the quiet country lanes and picturesque villages of North Essex.
The Kings Ride - 25 miles into the Stour Valley. The Horses Ride - 50 miles to Castle Hedingham. The Wall Ride - 75 miles to Finchingfield to take tea & cake in this picture postcard village.
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19/07/2009, South East
Come and join us on the FUNdraising ride - 59 miles through the quiet lanes and villages of south Essex. Starting in East London, were soon out of town and after stops along the way for lunch and tea, we reach the Finish in the pretty gardens of Priory Park, Southend where you can relax and enjoy refreshments, music and sports massage before making your way home - Southend railway station is close by.
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19/07/2009, Exmoor and Dartmoor, Devon
Visit Exmoor and Dartmoor all in one ride. Excellent course challenging riding through stunning countryside. This is not a race, but your start and finish times will be logged and times will be available on the web site after the event. The route is all on roads, mainly on side roads with low levels of traffic. It is 160 km (100 miles). There are some steep hills on the way 3000 m (10,000 ft) of climbs. This is a tough course on country lanes with sharp blind corners. All roads will be open to normal traffic and all rules of the road apply at all times. Remember the most important thing is to FINISH!There will also be a 100 km course just select at registration on the day.
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19/07/2009, Reading
Reading Cycling Club are promoting a Sportive ride through the beautiful Berskhire Downs on July 19th 2009. There are two events: One of 105km and 1700 metres of ascent, and the other of 190km and 2900 metres of ascent. The event is being promoted in the memory of Anthony Maynard, who was killed, while cycling, in a road traffic accident near Henley on Thames in July 2008. Anthony was just 25 when he died, a popular young man, and a keen and talented Sportive rider. This event will be a fitting tribute.
All profit from the event will go to Anthonys favourite charity, WSPA, to the Cyclists Defence Fund and to a memorial fund to support young riders in Reading.
There is an option to make an additional contribution when you enter.
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19/07/2009, Hawes
THE WHITE ROSE CLASSIC IS BACK! The event will be going ahead on the 19th July 2009 with a more northerly start in Hawes. This enables us to alter the route slightly keeping the whole thing within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. All three distance options will have at least two of the National Parks major climbs, and the longer option will have all the best ones starting with the nice warm up climb past Garsdale Station and over into Dentdale. The other significant climbs on this route are the Climb out of Dent into Kingsdale, a nice pull up out of Stainforth to reach Malham Tarn just to warm up for Park Rash. After this things calm down before the steady pull up out of the scenic Castle Bolton, up Arkengarthdale to Tan Hill then over Butter Tubs to finish. What else would you do on a Sunday?
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19/07/2009, Guildford, Surrey
Take on some of most challenging aspects of the Surrey hills as the North Downs provide you with a dramatic backdrop for this brand new circular 100-mile ride. From Guildford the route will take you over the infamous Box Hill and Leith Hill before you wind your way along the quiet country lanes into Sussex.
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25/07/2009, Yorkshire Wolds
Big G – Grimpeurs des Wolds Cyclosportive promoted by Hull Thursday Road Club. The event is part of a weekend of top quality cycling been promoted by Hull Thursday Road Club over the weekend of 24th to 26th July 2009, including the Nation Circuit race Championship and East Riding Classic premier calander road race. The event is based in Historic market town of Beverley and travels northwards onto the beautiful rolling countryside and steep climbs of the Yorkshire Wolds. Thre fully signposted routes are available 100 miles,100k m or 50 km. All routes have been chosen to take you through some of the best roads in this relatively undiscovered part of Yorkshire and feature stunning views of the surrounding valleys and vales,.
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25/07/2009, Abergavenny, Wales
A beautiful but hard sportive around the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, it will keep you working right to the end. Two routes to choose from 115 miles and 85 miles.
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26/07/2009, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
This new sportive for 2009 starts and finishes in the picturesque town of St Ives in Cambridgeshire. The route follows some of the sponsors Richardson Cycles shop locations via Stamford and Corby before coming back to Huntingdon. This 100miler will prove to many that this part of the country is not as flat as most think and this rolling course will wear down even the fittest riders. High5 will supply the feeds at the Richardson shops and the whole route will be fully arrowed and timing is available. The sponsors will supply a very generous goody bag and food for all finishers, the Geoff Thomas Charity will receive a contribution from each entry fee and the Town will offer a good day out for all the visitors.
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26/07/2009, Cheshire
This is a new event on the Sportive calendar with a choice of two "sporting" distances, 100km and 160km and an easier 24km route option. All routes start from the southern outskirts of Warrington and head straight into the Cheshire countryside. The two sportive routes take riders into the Peak District, with the longer route taking in the challenging Goyt Valley and Cat and Fiddle climbs. The routes have been planned by a prominent rider on the North-West racing circuit and the events are supported by food stations, motorcycle support, broom wagon, first aid and changing facilities at the start/finish venue.The entry fee of £30 includes a set donation/sponsorship, with the option of raising additional sponsorship. All proceeds are in aid of St.Roccos Hospice, Warrington.
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26/07/2009, Down Grange Sports Complex, Basingstoke
Why not lend your support by spending a glorious summers day riding through the beautiful countryside of North Hampshire to raise much needed funds for your local Hospice. We invite you to join us on Sunday 26th July for Big Wheel 15 Bike Ride sponsored by Alberto-Culver and enjoy one of our three breathtaking routes of <5 miles, 25 miles and a truly testing 50 miles (designed for regular cyclists or those undertaking training).
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26/07/2009, Cambridgeshire
A brilliant day out for all involved, the London to Cambridge bike ride winds through beautiful countryside from Lea Valley Park, just north of London, to the finish at Midsummer Common in the heart of Cambridge. 60 miles.
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