Cycling Events

28/03/2010

Cheshire Cat 2010

Crewe, Cheshire

45, 67 & 100 miles

Starts @ 10:00

The 2010 cyclosportive season proper starts right here with the fourth edition of the UCI sanctioned Cheshire Cat cyclosportive. It's the first UCI cycling for all challenge on the UK calendar. For 2010 we have a new event HQ - the prestigious Crewe Alexandra Stadium next to the famous 'arrive from anywhere' railway station...And if you do arrive by car with bike on the back there are thousands of easy, safe parking spaces in nearby car-parks.

www.kilotogo.com/index.php

28/03/2010

Daffodil Ride for Severn Hospice

Ironbridge Gorge, Telford

6 or 12 miles

Starts @ 09:30

The Daffodil Ride is the ideal event for families, for anyone who owns a bike but rarely rides, and for anyone who would enjoy exploring a beautiful stretch of Shropshire countryside. Riders will have a choice of a 6 mile or a 12 mile route, and can start and finish in either Jackfield or Bridgnorth. The routes mainly follow Route 45, with just small sections on quiet stretches of rural roads.

severnhospice.org.uk/events/daffodil-ride-2/

28/03/2010

Pedal it Pink Breast Cancer Charity Bike Ride

Waltham Abbey, Essex

5k, 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles

Starts @ 10:00

This year Breast Cancer Campaign's women-only cycle ride, Pedal it Pink is being held in River Lee Country Park in Waltham Abbey.  On Sunday 28 March, Lee Valley Regional Park will host the event, which hopes to attract hundreds of ladies from across the South East region. 

www.breastcancercampaign.org/

28/03/2010

The Verenti Cheshire Cat

Crewe, Cheshire

45, 67 or 100 miles

Starts @ 08:30

The 2010 cyclosportive season proper starts right here with the fourth edition of the UCI sanctioned Verenti Cheshire Cat cyclosportive. It's a "must do" ride for most and the first UCI cycling for all challenge on the UK calendar. Since 2007 demand has outstripped supply for participant places so the capacity for entries has again been increased - every year hundreds of people tell us how they really wanted to ride but missed out. For 2010 we have a new event HQ - the prestigious Crewe Alexandra Stadium next to the famous 'arrive from anywhere' railway station...but if you do arrive by car with bike on the back there are thousands of easy, safe parking spaces in nearby car-parks. The HQ is just minutes from the M6 junctions 16 or 17. When you have entered, a week before the ride we'll give you access to all the information you need about arriving and participating to ensure you get the most from your personal challenge...and let us be the first to wish you GOOD LUCK!

www.kilotogo.com/index.php?option=event_detail&event_id=11

28/03/2010

Stevenage Start of Summertime Specials

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

62, 115 or 210 km

Starts @ 08:15

These rides are great fun, but beware, places are limited. There may not be any spare brevet cards for you if you turn up on the day.

host.qsoftdns.net/~stevenag/site/ssosspage.htm

27/03/2010

Southern Trail Ride – Duncton

Duncton, West Sussex

12 – 35 miles

Starts @ 09:00

Your weekend ride - it's supposed to be one of the highlights of your week, one of your rewards for another gruelling round of 9 to 5’s. But are you really making the most of it? Maybe you need some new places to ride or new people to ride with. Whether you've been around the same old routes once too often or you're just getting into this exciting sport and want to know how to get the most out of it or if you just want an excuse for a great day out on the bike, try the Southern Trail Rides.

www.trailbreak.co.uk/trail_rides/index.php

27/03/2010

Southern Trail Ride

South Downs Way, Hampshire

12-35 miles, your choice

Starts @ 09:00

Mountain bike ride with 3 distance options starting from Duncton and including part of the SDW. Short Route - 12-18 miles, Standard Route - 22-27 miles, Long Route - 28-35 miles

www.trailbreak.co.uk/index.php

21/03/2010

MS Circuit Challenge at Goodwood

Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex

70 miles

Starts @ 08:00

A fun packed day is on offer with a challenging cycle race in the morning and then a family afternoon event where you can use your imagination to choose how you would like to get around the 2.38 mile circuit. Morning Cycle Race - 8am to 1pm 3 distances are on offer with prizes for the fastest riders in each category: 30 laps (71 miles) Start time 9.30am - Sign up between 8am and 8.45am 20 laps (47.6 miles) Start time 10.30am - Sign up between 8am and 9.45am 10 laps (23.8 miles) Start time 11.30am - Sign up between 8am and 10.45am Cost: £20 per person. Afternoon 'Complete the Circuit by Any Means' Event - 1.30pm to 5pm Try to get around the Goodwood Motor Circuit by any means you choose - in fancy dress, on roller skates, three-legged with a partner, in a sack – it's up to you! Great prize for the best entry! Entry fee: £5 per family, payable on the day

www.mstrust.org.uk/fundraising/events/ukevents/goodwood/default.jsp

21/03/2010

The Altura Winlatter Mountain Bike Challenge

Keswick, Cumbria

30 miles

Starts @ 10:30

A cross country mountain bike endurance event of approximately 30 miles for the full enduro and 15 miles for the half enduro. Both start and finish in Whinlatter Forest Park. The routes will be fully waymarked and marshalled with one feed zone at predetermined location. The courses will take in everything the area has to offer from forest trails to mountain tracks with fantastic views of the surrounding area. Both distances will start at 10:30am. The course will close at 4pm. Entries will be limited so please enter early to avoid disappointment. All finishers in both distances will receive a free gift as acknowledgment of their achievement.

www.whinlatterchallenge.co.uk/

13/03/2010

Robin Hood Bike Ride 2010

Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

3 or 36 miles

Starts @ 09:00

A great day out, offering something for everyone with a choice of two routes - the 36 mile Challenge route, off road in Sherwood Pines, then out along the Robin Hood Way through Sherwood Forrest and into Clumber Park, and then back to Sherwood Pines, exploring the stomping grounds of one of Britain’s best loved legends: or the 3 mile Family Scramble completing as many laps of Sherwood Pines.

www.bhf.org.uk

14/03/2010

Jodrell Bank Cyclosportive

Woodford, Cheshire

30, 50 or 80 miles

Starts @ 09:00

Early season cyclosportive around the Cheshire lanes, taking advantage of Cheshire's micro climates and mild winter weather. The event features 3 distances 30 miles, 50 miles, and 80 miles catering for all levels. The picturesque route takes the riders past the famous Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

www.cyclosport.org/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=2419

07/03/2010

Introductory Rides

Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands

20 or 30 miles

Starts @ 09:15

On the first Sunday of every month, we have an Introductory Ride to which everyone is welcome. The purpose of this club run is to provide a relatively short, easy-paced ride suitable for newcomers or riders who are not yet confident of being able to ride with the main club runs. Riders returning to cycling, teenagers or those who are still gaining cycling fitness would all benefit from joining us on these rides.

www.beaconrcc.org.uk/club_runs/introductory/index.html

07/03/2010

Mawddach Goldrush MTB Challenge

Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd

45 km

Starts @ 10:00

This is an early year event to challenge you after the dark winter months, and a good warm up for the new season ahead. We have listened to comments from last year and can promise you another well organised event. We have also added the asked for extra single track, and we will give elite riders a priority start.

www.mawddachgoldrush.org.uk/

28/02/2010

Trailquest, Winter League 2009/2010 – Round 7

Peak District, Derbyshire

3 hours

Starts @ 09:00

Three hour event to test your mountain biking and navigational skills, using the superb range of mtb tracks & trails in and around the Peak District. Fun for beginners; challenging for the experienced; enter as solos or pairs. Excellent range of league prizes by outdoor designs, V-Graphics, Buff & Squirt. Within the time allowed (3 hours), visit controls and collect as many points as possible - route planning is as important as fitness. Lateness penalties as per standard TCA rules. Control sites are identified by coloured tape on an obvious feature. “Dib” in the SPORTident box at the Start, Finish, all controls visited and FINALLY DOWNLOAD BOX at the end! Start between 09.00 & 10.30hrs, registration opens at 08.00. Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your intended start to give time to register. At the start line you will be handed a map and a control value sheet. All courses close 14.30hrs. Hot drinks, orange juice and biscuits available at the finish

www.darkandwhite.co.uk/

20/02/2010

Easingwold Lanequest

Easingwold, North Yorkshire

2 hours

Starts @ 09:30

This is a 2 hour Mountain Bike Orienteering Score event. You must wear a helmet and pairs must stay together at all times, please obey the highway and country codes. You will need a waterproof pen to write the answers on your control card and the winning solo or pair in each category will get a small prize.

www.nymbo.org.uk/index.htm

15/02/2010

Easy Ride to Castell Coch

Bute Park, Cardiff

9 miles

Starts @ 10:00

Ideal for families or the less confident cyclist, we will use the traffic-free Taff Trail route until we reach Tongwynlais before enjoying cake and hot drinks at the castle and heading back for a 1 p.m. finish.

www.cyclecardiff.org.uk/whatson.html

14/02/2010

Valentines Day Tandem Tour

Ironbridge Gorge, Telford

5 miles

Starts @ 09:00

Celebrate Valentines day in a unique fashion this year. Up to 15 couples will spend the morning of 14th February 2010 on bicycles built for two supplied by the Tandem Experience before lunching at the Meadow Inn, Ironbridge. Full training will be given. Free if you bring your own tandem

www.tandeming.co.uk/

14/02/2010

Navigator Race

Woodcote, Oxfordshire

3.5 hours

Starts @ 10:00

With Thames side paths and Chiltern Hill trails on offer the Woodcote course offers some great Navigator riding and presents its fair share of physical and navigational challenges too!

www.trailbreak.co.uk/navigators/index.php?go=eventinfo&event_id=297

13/02/2010

Southern Trail Ride – Woodcote

Woodcote, Oxfordshire

12 – 35 miles

Starts @ 10:00

An excellent way to get out and ride! Just chose the right category for you and follow one of the three way marked trails. We've done the navigating and route finding for you - all you have to do is enjoy the riding (the Long route may include an element of navigation).

www.trailbreak.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=291