Tour Ride Worcestershire; Official Sportive of the Tour of Britain

Cycle Sportive , Worcester – Sunday, 09 Oct 2016

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Tour Ride Worcestershire; the Official Sportive of the Tour of Britain will be returning to Worcestershire in October 2016. This unique sportive gives riders the opportunity to take on the challenge of a Tour of Britain inspired route, including riding under the Tour of Britain finish arch. All three of the routes have been painstakingly put together by the same team that bring you the Tour of Britain professional race each September, with rider enjoyment of paramount importance. Well stocked feed stations supported by the same partners as the elite race, friendly staff, support vehicles, an event village and mechanics will all be on site on the day to add to the enjoyment of the day!

With the option of three routes on offer, a 40-mile Challenge, 75-mile Intermediate & 100-mile Pro there is a distance for everyone! Taking in breath-taking scenery and routes used by some of the greatest riders in the world on the Tour of Britain in 2014, including iconic climbs in the Malvern Hills. With all routes setting off from alongside the banks of the River Severn and heading out into the iconic Worcestershire countryside before the hitting the finish straight located at Worcester Racecourse.

Event Details

Event URN:

388994

Start Date:

Sun, 9th Oct 2016

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ

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Event Website:

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About the Event

Info for Riders

Registration opens on Saturday 8th; more details to follow & Sunday 9th; 6am to 9am - Places available on the day if the event isn't sold out - Event centre, toilets & parking on the day - Mechanical support - Full route markings - Energy drinks and nutrition products - Electronic chip timing - Feed & water stops on route -On site catering with free food after the ride - Web results service - Event photography - Pick up wagons - Emergency support - Event village - Gift bag & medal

The Rides

Pro Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 08:00 161km / 100 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 08:00

Pro

161km / 100 miles
Intermediate Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 09:00 121km / 75 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 09:00
121km / 75 miles
Challenge Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 10:00 64km / 40 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 10:00
64km / 40 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Tour Ride Worcestershire; the Official Sportive of the Tour of Britain will be returning to Worcestershire in October 2016. This unique sportive gives riders the opportunity to take on the challenge of a Tour of Britain inspired route, including riding under the Tour of Britain finish arch. All three of the routes have been painstakingly put together by the same team that bring you the Tour of Britain professional race each September, with rider enjoyment of paramount importance. Well stocked feed stations supported by the same partners as the elite race, friendly staff, support vehicles, an event village and mechanics will all be on site on the day to add to the enjoyment of the day!

With the option of three routes on offer, a 40-mile Challenge, 75-mile Intermediate & 100-mile Pro there is a distance for everyone! Taking in breath-taking scenery and routes used by some of the greatest riders in the world on the Tour of Britain in 2014, including iconic climbs in the Malvern Hills. With all routes setting off from alongside the banks of the River Severn and heading out into the iconic Worcestershire countryside before the hitting the finish straight located at Worcester Racecourse.

Event Details

Event URN:

388994

Start Date:

Sun, 9th Oct 2016

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

About the Event

Info for Riders

Registration opens on Saturday 8th; more details to follow & Sunday 9th; 6am to 9am - Places available on the day if the event isn't sold out - Event centre, toilets & parking on the day - Mechanical support - Full route markings - Energy drinks and nutrition products - Electronic chip timing - Feed & water stops on route -On site catering with free food after the ride - Web results service - Event photography - Pick up wagons - Emergency support - Event village - Gift bag & medal

The Rides

Pro Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 08:00 161km / 100 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 08:00

Pro

161km / 100 miles
Intermediate Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 09:00 121km / 75 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 09:00
121km / 75 miles
Challenge Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 09/10/16 10:00 64km / 40 miles ---
Sun 09/10/16 – 10:00
64km / 40 miles

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