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Geopark Ladies Only Sportive (Cancelled)

Cycle Sportive , Paignton – Sunday, 08 May 2016

Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

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Moderate

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

GeoPark Cycle Sportive, the English Riviera's first ever cycle sportive. This exciting 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 their Sportive, then out onto the South Devon’s rolling hills for 40km.  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 course is packing a total ascent of almost 800m with some awesome views of Dartmoor, River Dart and Torbay.  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 finish.

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

Event Details

Event URN:

388938

Start Date:

Sun, 8th May 2016

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

This event has been cancelled

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 to finish. 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 08/05/16 08:00 1 laps / 42km / 26 miles 35 150
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 35 | Est. Field Size: 150
1 laps / 42km / 26 miles

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

GeoPark Cycle Sportive, the English Riviera's first ever cycle sportive. This exciting 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 their Sportive, then out onto the South Devon’s rolling hills for 40km.  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 course is packing a total ascent of almost 800m with some awesome views of Dartmoor, River Dart and Torbay.  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 finish.

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

Event Details

Event URN:

388938

Start Date:

Sun, 8th May 2016

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

This event has been cancelled

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 to finish. 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 08/05/16 08:00 1 laps / 42km / 26 miles 35 150
Entry: Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
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British Cycling Grading: 35 | Est. Field Size: 150
1 laps / 42km / 26 miles

British Cycling Grading

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Moderate
Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

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Moderate

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