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GeoPark Cycle Sportive

Cycle Sportive , Paignton – Sunday, 19 Oct 2014

Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

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Event Summary

Event Overview

GeoPark Cycle Sportive, the English Riviera's first ever cycle sportive. This exciting new event will start and finish in the centre of the Global Geopark at the newly completed Torbay Velopark.  

All riders will complete a lap of the Velopark to start and finish their Sportive, with an option of the 40 or 80 km course around South Devon’s rolling hills.  Set in some of the most beautiful coast, river and countryside Britain has to offer this non-competitive sportive is a great opportunity to see South Devon.  The 40km course is packing a total ascent of almost 800m, while the 80km course is close to 1300m.  This will challenge first timers and experienced cyclists alike.

Complete the bike course in an anti-clockwise direction. Starting at the Goodrington Velopark onto the A 379. Cyclists will travel through Marldon, Ipplepen, Berry Pomeroy, Stoke Gabriel and Galmpton before returning to the Velopark for an exciting finishing lap.  The 80km cyclists will complete a second lap of the most punishing loop part of the course!

Riders are to adhere to the Highway Code, being respectfu lto other road users as this events takes place on open roads.

Event Details

Event URN:

357193

Start Date:

Sun, 19th Oct 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

View map

Cheques payable to:

GeoPark Adventure

Event Website:

Visit Website

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping

About the Event

Info for Riders

Complete the bike course in an anti-clockwise direction. Starting at the Goodrington Velopark onto the A 379. Cyclists will travel through Marldon, Ipplepen, Berry Pomeroy, Stoke Gabriel and Galmpton before returning to the Velopark for an exciting finishing lap. The 80km cyclists will complete a second lap of the most punishing part of the course with a few extra treats along the way! The course is marked and marshaled but cyclists are encouraged to know the route in advance. There are ample water stops along the course. Event details will be emailed to cyclists in advance of the event and upon successful entry. Come and pick up your registration information on Saturday, that way you will be focused for the big day. NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices

The Rides

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GeoPark Cycle Sportive 40km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/10/14 08:00 1 laps / 40km / 25 miles 34 50
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/10/14 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 34 | Est. Field Size: 50
1 laps / 40km / 25 miles
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GeoPark Cycle Sportive 80km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/10/14 08:00 2 laps / 80km / 50 miles 141 50
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/10/14 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 141 | Est. Field Size: 50
2 laps / 80km / 50 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

GeoPark Cycle Sportive, the English Riviera's first ever cycle sportive. This exciting new event will start and finish in the centre of the Global Geopark at the newly completed Torbay Velopark.  

All riders will complete a lap of the Velopark to start and finish their Sportive, with an option of the 40 or 80 km course around South Devon’s rolling hills.  Set in some of the most beautiful coast, river and countryside Britain has to offer this non-competitive sportive is a great opportunity to see South Devon.  The 40km course is packing a total ascent of almost 800m, while the 80km course is close to 1300m.  This will challenge first timers and experienced cyclists alike.

Complete the bike course in an anti-clockwise direction. Starting at the Goodrington Velopark onto the A 379. Cyclists will travel through Marldon, Ipplepen, Berry Pomeroy, Stoke Gabriel and Galmpton before returning to the Velopark for an exciting finishing lap.  The 80km cyclists will complete a second lap of the most punishing loop part of the course!

Riders are to adhere to the Highway Code, being respectfu lto other road users as this events takes place on open roads.

Event Details

Event URN:

357193

Start Date:

Sun, 19th Oct 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Torbay Velopark, Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

View map

Cheques payable to:

GeoPark Adventure

Event Website:

Visit Website

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by British Cycling Mapping

About the Event

Info for Riders

Complete the bike course in an anti-clockwise direction. Starting at the Goodrington Velopark onto the A 379. Cyclists will travel through Marldon, Ipplepen, Berry Pomeroy, Stoke Gabriel and Galmpton before returning to the Velopark for an exciting finishing lap. The 80km cyclists will complete a second lap of the most punishing part of the course with a few extra treats along the way! The course is marked and marshaled but cyclists are encouraged to know the route in advance. There are ample water stops along the course. Event details will be emailed to cyclists in advance of the event and upon successful entry. Come and pick up your registration information on Saturday, that way you will be focused for the big day. NO part of the course will be subject to any closure notices

The Rides

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GeoPark Cycle Sportive 40km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/10/14 08:00 1 laps / 40km / 25 miles 34 50
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/10/14 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 34 | Est. Field Size: 50
1 laps / 40km / 25 miles
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GeoPark Cycle Sportive 80km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/10/14 08:00 2 laps / 80km / 50 miles 141 50
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 19/10/14 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 141 | Est. Field Size: 50
2 laps / 80km / 50 miles

British Cycling Grading

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Registered Sportive

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