DISCOVER RUTLAND CiCLE TOUR
Details of the 2010 Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour have been received from Ian Penrose - See below
Entries for 2010 are now open at https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=280
The Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour takes place on Saturday 24th April 2010
THIS EVENT NOW INCLUDES CHIP TIMING. The Routes remain the same as last year and the links for these are below. These are for guidance and are subject to possible change nearer to the event, so just treat them as a guide.
100 miles http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/oakham/989325761173
50 miles http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/oakham/569770974595
The Rutland Tour has two distances, 100 miles, 50 miles. This event is run in conjunction with the International CiCLE Classic race the following day. This is the biggest one-day race in the UK, so why not stay over after riding the cyclo-sportive and enjoy the racing the following morning. The sportive does not take place on the same roads as the race, as the race covers many tracks not accessible outside of the race. All of the roads are suitable for road bikes with slick tyres.
The 100 mile challenge covers terrain typical of Rutland and East Leicestershire; steep, short climbs that come thick and fast on quiet lanes through picturesque villages. The course is deliberately designed to get harder as it progresses, so don't be fooled by the relatively easy start out of Oakham.
There will be two (I'm working on 3) manned feed stations on the route and mechanical support provided by Neil Exton of All-Geared-Up. Both Neil and Rutland Cycling will be acting as sag wagons. There will also be tea and coffee available at Owston Village Hall (Feed station 2) alongside the normal sports drink and food. As a local college is hosting the event there will be an opportunity to shower and change after the event.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me either by email or on the number below.
Best Regards
Ian Penrose
Active Recreation Team
Rutland County Council
01572 720935