Cyclosportives...

Thought these may be of interest to folks......Cyclosportives

Sun 11 Apr 10 - Essex Roads Spring Lambs
Taking in some sharp climbs & remote lanes, the Spring Lambs loops around Essex. Incorporating the rolling hills to the west before heading north to the undulations below Thaxted. Then dropping SE to the mighty North Hill & a westward return to Billericay

Sun 11 Apr 10 - The Chiltern Big and Little Dippers
Taking in the Thames valley, Chilterns and Oxfordshire countryside - breathtaking. A small climb after the first 4kms to get the legs going and warmed up and regular climbs from then on. Passes many locations where Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was filmed!

Mon 12 Apr 10 - MercuryCycleCoaching Training Camp
Join Terry Bell and Dave Lloyd for our second annual training camp held in the beautiful and stunning south Lake District, for 7 days of superb preparatory training and learn under expert tutors how to tackle its most famous mountain passes.

Sun 18 Apr 10 - The Howgill Hammer
The Howgill Hammer is a fabulous new sportive that has something for all riders. Demanding climbs & fast descents through beautiful countryside. Local riders have enjoyed these stunning rides for years, a classic sportive & one for the calendar this year.

Sat 24 Apr 10 - Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour
The second edition of 'The Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour' now benefits from CHIP TIMING. It has 2 routes (100 or 50 miles) which will challenge even the toughest riders with short steep climbs & hard riding throughout.

Sat 24 Apr 10 - Tour Of The Peak District
100 & 50 mile routes through the breath taking scenery of the Peak District. It starts & finishes at Darley Moor Motor Racing Circuit. A professionally run event with well stocked Feed Stations, Electronic Timing, well marked Routes & post event Hot Food

Sun 25 Apr 10 - The Brian Robinson Challenge
The scene is set for a 78 mile roller coaster ride starting near Huddersfield & through the scenery made famous by BBCs Last of the Summer Wine taking in some of the country's most iconic climbs, including Holme Moss, before finishing with a fast descent.

Sun 25 Apr 10 - Wrynose or Bust
Two great routes starting from Halton, Lancaster. The first is a very tough but achievable route of 112 miles through the Lakes including Wrynose Pass, alternatively there is a moderately easy 60 miler around Morecambe Bay to Grange returning via Cartmel.

Sun 2 May 10 - The Cumbrian Killer
The Cumbrian Killer takes in some of the legendary climbs of the English Lake District, with approximately 5000 M of climbing & over 100 miles through superb mountain scenery. Destined to be a classic appealing to Riders who relish a magnificent challenge

Sat 8 May 10 - Bealach Beag
The Bealach Beag starts & finishes in Shieldaig. The 70Km route with 1800m of ascent goes over Bealach-na-Ba, the UK's biggest road climb at 626m from sea level in 10km. The Applecross Peninsula is renowned as a gem in Scotland's crown of natural wonders.

Sun 9 May 10 - May Flyer Sportive
For the 12th year the May Flyer takes to the roads with a choice of 2 reasonably challenging routes. The 80km route meanders around the North Downs and the 140km route crosses the Downs on the way to Amberley in Sussex before returning on different lanes.

Sat 22 May 10 - Keswick Sportive
A brand new sportive taking in some challenging & spectacular Lakeland climbs. Held in conjunction with the Keswick Mountain Festival. The main route includes the Whinlatter, Newlands & Honister passes - each climbed twice & from a different direction.

Sat 22 May 10 - Pennine Challenge Cyclosportive
Challenging Hilly Sportive through the Peak District. 60 & 100 Km routes take you over the Pennine hills around Oldham, Saddleworth & Rochdale, using the same quiet good quality roads as the Milk Race, Tour of Britain & Leeds Classic. Stunning scenery.

Sun 23 May 10 - Pearson 150
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Pearson Cycle Specialists this will be a sportive to challenge all levels of rider. Two routes - one 150km and one 75km through the leafy lanes of Surrey and Sussex taking in some modest lumps on the way.

Sat 29 May 10 - Richmond Cyclosportive
For the fifth year, the 5 Dale, 4 Dale and 3 Dale Richmond Cyclosportives - 100, 80 and 50 miles on some of the most beautiful, challenging and traffic free roads in Britain

Sat 29 May 10 - Skye Cyclosportive
Riders really will feel that they are on the edge of the world as the routes go around the wild and beautiful Trotternish Peninsula right at the Northern tip of Skye. The road follows the peninsula between the cliffs of the Quaraing and the Atlantic Ocean

Sun 6 Jun 10 - Lancaster CC - Le Terrier
45 or 80 miles on quiet roads in the Forest of Bowland. The 45 mile route takes in Jubilee Towers with over 1,500m of ascent - a wee terrier! The 80 mile route, with over 2,600m of ascent, finishes through Wray, Roeburndale, Scout Camp and Stocka Bank!

Sat 12 Jun 10 - Cairngorm Mountain Cyclosportive
The UKs highest event on public roads (632m). The route undulates through beautiful forest and moorland, passing some of the world's most famous whisky distilleries, before a final lung-bursting 350m climb back up to the finish. 50 or 100 mile route.

Sun 13 Jun 10 - The Rivington 100
A 100 mile (or 52 Mile) ride through the stunning countryside of Lancashire & Bowland Forest. The route includes many famous climbs such as the Nick of Pendle as used in the tour of Britain and also some sections of the Commonwealth Games Road Race 2002.

Sun 13 Jun 10 - Tour Of Pembrokeshire
Another opportunity to RIDE AND ENJOY the scenic challenge of the county of Pembrokeshire. For 2010 there is a new 85 mile route to complement the classic 117 and 63 mile routes - along with other exciting changes. See you there!!

Sat 19 Jun 10 - Tour of Lancashire Cyclosportive
100 & 60km routes take in Middleton, Heywood, Bacup, Todmorden Hebden Bridge Mythonroyd & over Cragg Vale the longest continuous climb in the UK, Littleborough & Shaw. Tough Lancashire climbs, fast descents. Stunning scenery. A great day out in the saddle

Sun 20 Jun 10 - Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
Living legend & Ex-Pro cyclist Dave Lloyd gives you the chance to try your hand on the roads he has trained on for years. 3 routes to suit all abilities take in the famous climbs including Bwlch Pen Barass, Horse Shoe Pass, Blwch-y-Groes, & the Stinger

Sun 4 Jul 10 - 1066 Ride
Enjoy the battle, enjoy the ride! Will you have time to enjoy the great views? Starting in Burgess Hill the Classic ride sets out for the town of Battle, with shorter rides taking an earlier route for home. All 4 rides face the infamous climb of Cobb Lane

Sun 4 Jul 10 - The Merlin Ride
The Merlin Ride consists of four separate rides, Towy, Druid, Cothi & Merlin. Designed to meet most cyclists abilities. HQ for the 2010 event is the magnificent National Botanic Garden of Wales. Full restaurant/ cafe facilities and acres of free parking

Sun 4 Jul 10 - Three Counties Challenge
Enjoy the beautiful quiet lanes of North Lancashire, the stunning Western Yorkshire dales including ascents of the notorious Buttertubs 1 in 4 Pass and finally the hills and passes of the Eastern Lake District including the awesome Kirkstone Pass!

Sun 11 Jul 10 - Radar Ride
Just when you thought it was safe to throw your leg over the bike again...The 2010 RADAR RIDE is back. We have permission for to use the tortuous road up to the iconic finish outside the radar station atop Lowther - the highest road in Scotland.

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