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  Sportive Diary, 2010.

Sportives are one of the fastest growing areas of cycling and the club includes some experienced riders in this challenging marriage of touring and racing over some of the most difficult routes and dramatic scenery in the UK and Europe.

Members are already planning their Sportive Diaries for 2010 which are listed here in the event that other members may also wish to enter and form club groups, or just ride solo in the same event.

Like any other aspect of cycling be sure you are fit and competent enough before tackling the more arduous routes which are both physically and technically demanding. Dave, Malcolm and Fred will be more than happy to offer advice and can be contacted direct or via the website. contact

Members have entered, or pencilled in, for 2010;

Mirfield to Bridlington Charity Ride, Sat 17 April.

A annual local charity ride supported by many local cyclists, this year in aid of Children's Adventure Farm Holidays. Details from Malcolm Davidson.

Brian Robinson Challenge, 25th April.

A local sportive named after Yorkshire Tour de France legend Brian Robinson and in aid of some worthy causes. The 75 mile Huddersfield based route takes in some of the 'Summer Wine' country's most spectacular scenery including Holme Moss. Details and online entries

Richmond Cyclo-sportive, 29 May.

A local, low cost sportive offering big routes and organisation with the promise of some superb Dales cycling. Choice of 100, 80 and 50 miles starting from Richmond with the longer routes taking in some of the area's most memorable climbs. A number of members have entered/earmarked the 'Four Dale' 80 mile route. Details and online entry

 

Dave Smith

Evans Sportive, 90m, Harewood - Sun 21 March (£10, entries open at www.evanscycles.com/ride-it)

Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour, 100m - Sat 24 April (£20, entries open at www.sportident.co.uk)

Richmond 5 Dale Cyclosportive, 100m, Sat 29 May (£15, entries not yet open but imminent on www.sportident.co.uk)

Northern Rock Cyclone, 104m, Sat 12 June, (www.northernrockcyclone.co.uk). Excellent sportive and only £20. Great value as there is full chip timing, 4 feed stations, a goody bag including a free T shirt and ProTour bidon. Dave entered.

National Cyclosportive (Pendle, Lancashire),100m, Sat 26 June (£25, entries open on 11 Jan on www.pennineevents.co.uk)

 

Malcom Davidson and Fred Lyn;

UK

Evans Sportive March 21st. 30/60/90 mile options, www.evanscycles.com/ride-it. Malcolm entered 90m.
Battysford to Bridlington April 17th see Malcolm re. details. (day before G.H.S. rides)
Rutland 100m, April 24th www.sportident.co.uk
Brian Robinson Challenge, 75m, April 25th Provisional/ Start Huddersfield.
Richmond 5 Dales, 110m, May 29th www.sportident.co.uk
Polka Dot/Spud Riley Gran Fondo June 6th www.polkadotchallenge .co.uk
Pendle 100. June 26th www.penineevents.co.uk
York 100 - 15 August (http://www.action.org.uk/get_involved/york_100)
Shakespeare 100 - 12 September (http://www.shakespeare100.org.uk/)

France

(1) Paris 77, April 11th www.velo101.com Fred and Malcolm entered

(2) Etape Beaujolaise June 13th www.etapebeaujolaise.com near Macon. Fred entered

(3) La Vaujany June 27th www.sportcommunication .com near Bourg D'Oisons, Malcolm entered.

(4) Les Cingles du Mont Ventoux, Monday 5th July, www.club cinglesventoux.org. Malcolm entered.

(5) La Cyclo Manche September 5th. www.sportcommunication.com

 

   Audax UK.

Members may also be interested in Audax events many of which are held locally. Offering many of the attractions and challenges of Sportives, with a wide range of distances and terrain, but at much lower entry fees. . Audax UK