The Blenheim Palace Sportive 2014

Cycle Sportive , Oxfordshire – Sunday, 17 Aug 2014

Registered Sportive

Event Summary

Event Overview

After taking a year off in 2013, one of the UK’s favourite sportive events returns for 2014.  The Blenheim Palace Sportive will take place on Sunday 17 August 2014.

Rolling out from one of the UK’s iconic historic homes riders will have the choice of a 100 mile or 60 mile route through the beautiful Cotswold countryside.  Both routes are challenging, featuring a series of rolling climbs, but will suit a wide range of riders.

The event will  feature waymarked routes, electronic timing, on-course marshalls, mechanical support, feed stations and event photographer. 

Standard Entry is £35, VIP Entry is £100. 

Event Details

Event URN:

322414

Start Date:

Sun, 17th Aug 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

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Event Website:

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Reports

Blenheim Palace sportive confirms route

Posted 23/06/2014 - British Cycling

Ride returns to 2012 route, with a few changes.

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Early bird entry ends soon for Blenheim Palace sportive

Posted 10/04/2014 - British Cycling

Discounted entry offer ends April 18

View Full Report

Blenheim Palace Sportive returns for 2014

Posted 26/03/2014 - British Cycling

One of the UK’s favourite sportive events – the Blenheim Palace Sportive – will re...

View Full Report

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Blenheim Palace Sportive features two routes across the Cotswolds. One of 60 miles, one of 100 miles. Standard Entry is £35, VIP Entry is £100. Very Limited Early Entries are available at £30 (Standard), £90 (VIP). Standard Entry includes •Online entry •Regular email newsletter •Free car parking at the start/finish venue •Electronic timing •Route signage, en-route information •Mechanical support •Motorcycle marshalling •First aid cover •Feed stations with water, energy drink, sweet and/or savoury food •Course recovery for rider and bike •Gold, Silver and Bronze timing standards for age and gender •Blenheim Sportive tee shirt Alongside benefits listed above VIP entry will also include priority event start in the first wave of riders for your distance, continental breakfast and post-ride lunch supplied by Searcys in the Palace Marlborough Room, official Blenheim Sportive Hoodie (RRP £40). Event starts at 8am on August 17, registration from 6am.

The Rides

100 mile - The Blenheim Palace Sportive 2014 Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 17/08/14 08:00 160km / 99 miles 1400
Sun 17/08/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1400
160km / 99 miles
60 mile - The Blenheim Palace Sportive 2014 Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 17/08/14 08:00 96km / 60 miles ---
Sun 17/08/14 – 08:00

Event Summary

Event Overview

After taking a year off in 2013, one of the UK’s favourite sportive events returns for 2014.  The Blenheim Palace Sportive will take place on Sunday 17 August 2014.

Rolling out from one of the UK’s iconic historic homes riders will have the choice of a 100 mile or 60 mile route through the beautiful Cotswold countryside.  Both routes are challenging, featuring a series of rolling climbs, but will suit a wide range of riders.

The event will  feature waymarked routes, electronic timing, on-course marshalls, mechanical support, feed stations and event photographer. 

Standard Entry is £35, VIP Entry is £100. 

Event Details

Event URN:

322414

Start Date:

Sun, 17th Aug 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

Reports

Blenheim Palace sportive confirms route

Posted 23/06/2014 - British Cycling

Ride returns to 2012 route, with a few changes.

View Full Report

Early bird entry ends soon for Blenheim Palace sportive

Posted 10/04/2014 - British Cycling

Discounted entry offer ends April 18

View Full Report

Blenheim Palace Sportive returns for 2014

Posted 26/03/2014 - British Cycling

One of the UK’s favourite sportive events – the Blenheim Palace Sportive – will re...

View Full Report

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Blenheim Palace Sportive features two routes across the Cotswolds. One of 60 miles, one of 100 miles. Standard Entry is £35, VIP Entry is £100. Very Limited Early Entries are available at £30 (Standard), £90 (VIP). Standard Entry includes •Online entry •Regular email newsletter •Free car parking at the start/finish venue •Electronic timing •Route signage, en-route information •Mechanical support •Motorcycle marshalling •First aid cover •Feed stations with water, energy drink, sweet and/or savoury food •Course recovery for rider and bike •Gold, Silver and Bronze timing standards for age and gender •Blenheim Sportive tee shirt Alongside benefits listed above VIP entry will also include priority event start in the first wave of riders for your distance, continental breakfast and post-ride lunch supplied by Searcys in the Palace Marlborough Room, official Blenheim Sportive Hoodie (RRP £40). Event starts at 8am on August 17, registration from 6am.

The Rides

100 mile - The Blenheim Palace Sportive 2014 Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 17/08/14 08:00 160km / 99 miles 1400
Sun 17/08/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1400
160km / 99 miles
60 mile - The Blenheim Palace Sportive 2014 Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 17/08/14 08:00 96km / 60 miles ---
Sun 17/08/14 – 08:00

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