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The Sharpener

30/04/2017 - Haddenham, Bucks - Sportive

Rating: 95.9% based on 9 reviews -
Previous Years Rating: 90.6% based on 14 reviews

This Years Event Ratings

Rated Event: 81.111%

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Rated Event: 100.000%

ScottLee wrote:

I would recommend this event to any cyclist wanting a stiff challenge on mainly quiet and scenic lanes. (Struggling to find times, at time of review)
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Rated Event: 97.778%

wrote:

Excellent event, local friendly feel to it, will be back

Rated Event: 100.000%

wrote:

A fantastic ride round the beautiful Bucks countryside.

Rated Event: 94.444%

wrote:

Excellent event well organised, will enter again.

Rated Event: 90.000%

wrote:

Great event for one of my first Sportives. Right mix of challenging climbs on quiet roads.
Feed stops are well stocked with friendly support.
As per other comments, toilet facilities away from start/finish are limited but the farmers don't seem to mind you watering their hedgerows!
Looking forward to next year and starting the year off with a great challenge.

Rated Event: 100.000%

AlanJones wrote:

I thoroughly recommend this one - great organisation, tough but scenic route on some quiet roads. A great morning out on the road.

Rated Event: 100.000%

wrote:

Despite the Baltic weather conditions I really enjoyed this tough & challenging ride. The team at Allez were always on hand and the whole event was very well organised from start to finish.

If you want an early season tester that is well organised has top food stops and refreshments give the Sharpener a go.

Rated Event: 100.000%

wrote:

A great event with just enough climbs for the early part of the year to get you ready for more in the Summer

Previous Years Event Ratings

Rated Event: 77.778%

MarkTiffany wrote:

Great route, but feed stop was very basic (food under a gazebo, no toilets) and no food/drinks at the finish.

Rated Event: 91.111%

MikeSutliff wrote:

A fantastic informal yet well run event. The course was outstanding, so much so I have revisited parts of it on training rides since.

Thank you to the organisers and support staff for a great day. I would highly recommend anyone to participate in this event and visit this part of the world on your bike!

Rated Event: 74.444%

PaulaGurney wrote:

I enjoyed the ride despite the horrible weather at the start and thought it was a well organised event. Will definitely consider doing it again - I might even manage to cycle all the way up the big hill next time!