Essex Roads Spring Lambs Sportive
Date: 5th April 2009
The Essex Roads Cycling Club Spring Lambs Sportive is an early season test for the cyclist who appreciates a challenge. This is an entirely new route and not that used by the Autumn Leaves event held in 2008.
While taking in some sharp climbs and remote lanes the spring lambs route follows a circular loop around Essex, incorporating the rolling hills to the west of the county then heading north sampling the undulations below Thaxted. I
t follows by dropping South East to take in the mighty North Hill with a westward return to the Start / Finish at Billericay. The ride will make ideal preparation for road racers trying to sharpen their form or for sportive riders preparing for tougher later season challenges.
Event headquarters (at Hannakins Farm, Billericay) will have ample safe parking, with the facility of indoor changing. Refreshments will be provided at the start and finish and as in previous events there will be well stocked strategically placed feed stations. The event provides supporting entry maps, GPS data, and a full route description.
Feedback from experienced European Sportive Riders after our previous Autumn Leaves event included: "ten out of ten for the route", "excellent signage", and "too much food at the feed station!"
What more could any cyclist ask for?
The event will also be digitally timed by 'Race Timing Systems' with performance results available at the finish and later via the dedicated event website.
Don't delay as places for this event will be limited, start line entry cannot be guaranteed, please check before travelling.
For more information contact the event organiser by email: secretary@essexsportive.com or visit www.essexsportive.com
CLICK HERE for online entry
Online entry closes on 1st April 2009. On-the-day cash entries will be accepted depending on the number of pre-entries received. Price for entry on the day: non-Essex Roads Members 22GBP, and Essex Roads Members 17GBP
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