Harborough Sportive – Sat 21st May

 

The annual Harborough Sportive, organised by Welland Valley Cycling Club

• Sportives are non-competitive events. Ride at your own pace
• All rides are on quiet roads or tracks through pleasant countryside
• Start & Finish at Langton Brewery, Thorpe Langton, LE16 7TU
• Sign in will be open from 7.00am and first riders will leave at 8.00am
• All riders should aim to finish by 4.00pm latest when the timing gate will close
• Routes fully signposted (except off-road 100k and 60k routes which are GPS only) and ‘broom wagon’ for breakdowns or transport
• Medical support will be available at the start/finish
• Electronic timing for all riders
• Complimentary Tea and Coffee at start/finish all day
• Bacon Rolls, BBQ and sweet treats available to purchase
• Parking on site and toilet facilities are both free
• Consent Form will be needed for all under 18’s
• All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support and Thomas’s Fund

Entry Fee

• Adults £25
• Under18s £15
• £5 reduction for WVCC members
• On-day entries available for additional £5

 

100km Road Ride quiet roads providing rewarding but challenging cycling as it crosses the scenic undulating vales of East Leicestershire and Rutland

• 103km / 64miles
• 1,579m / 5,180ft climb
• Routes available via Strava or Ride with GPS
• Suitable for all road legal bikes

 

65km Road Ride includes some challenging climbs along quiet and scenic East Leicestershire and Rutland roads

• 66km / 41miles
• 1,081m / 3,547ft climb
• Routes available via Strava or Ride with GPS
• Suitable for all road legal bikes

 

100km Off-Road Ride for those with a stout heart and strong legs the 100km off-road ride allows experienced riders to conquered the rolling hills of Rutland and take in Rutland Water, England’s largest reservoir. Note that this will not fully signposted , but will be GPS only.

• 104km / 65miles
• 1,395m / 4,577ft climb
• Routes available via Ride with GPS
• Suitable for mountain and cross bikes

 

60km Off-Road Ride mixture of single-track bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes this route provides a real challenge to the legs with some sharp ascents and lovely flowing descents to get the lungs bursting and the adrenaline pumping. Note that this will not fully signposted , but will be GPS only.

• 61km / 38miles
• 954m / 3,130ft climb
• Routes available via Ride with GPS
• Suitable for mountain and cross bikes

 

25km Off-Road Ride shorter off-road route starts and finishes along picturesque single-track bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes

• 25km / 15miles
• 339m / 1,112ft climb
• Routes available via Strava or Ride with GPS
• Suitable for mountain and cross bikes