M

Wrap around Lincoln (Cancelled)

Cycle Sportive , Lincoln – Sunday, 08 May 2016

Entry powered by British Cycling
Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

M
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Multiple

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

This is the first running of this sportive with ride options of The Big Wrap with a distance of 121km/75 miles or The Small Wrap which is 90km/56 miles, both route have some climbing, but will be a ideal for riders looking to increase their distance.

For this event we are able to offer accommodation at the nearby University at reasonable prices.

At our event you can expect:

  • Event centre facilities
  • A clearly signed/arrowed route
  • GPX route maps
  • Starting line gifts
  • Feed stations en route, providing juice, water, and fruit
  • Mechanical support
  • Medical support
  • Event photographer
  • Chip timing for an instant post-event time
  • Gold, silver and bronze finishing time. Separate women award times
  • Online certificates
  • Refreshments at the finish 
  • Event T-Shirt

Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am.

The routes

The Big Wrap:

Shortly after leaving the start adjacent to RAF Scampton, home to the world famous Red Arrows, you will be heading out into the country on roads heading towards Saxilby and North Scarle, where you will pass close to RAF Waddington before reaching the village of Metheringham, from here you will head north towards the iconic village of Woodhall Spa, home to the legendary 617 squadron, the Dambusters, after leaving Woodhall Spa you will continue along the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds to Market Stainton before making your return via Welton back to the HQ.

The Small Wrap:

Follows the long route with a route split at Metheringham where you will head off towards Potterhanworth before crossing the river Witham at Bardney and then heading to Scothern via Short Ferry and Fiskerton and Nettleham, before heading to the finish.

Event Details

Event URN:

389937

Start Date:

Sun, 8th May 2016

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Riseholme College, Showground Campus, Horncastle Lane, North Carlton, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organiser

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

As experienced cyclists ourselves we know exactly what we like to see at an event and we specialise in ensuring that all sportive participants achieve the best possible overall cycling experience. GPX route files will be sent to all riders

The Rides

2
The Big Wrap Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 08/05/16 08:00 121km / 75 miles 68 ---
Entry: Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 68
121km / 75 miles
1
The Small Wrap Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 08/05/16 08:00 90km / 56 miles 33 ---
Entry: Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
1
British Cycling Grading: 33
90km / 56 miles

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

This is the first running of this sportive with ride options of The Big Wrap with a distance of 121km/75 miles or The Small Wrap which is 90km/56 miles, both route have some climbing, but will be a ideal for riders looking to increase their distance.

For this event we are able to offer accommodation at the nearby University at reasonable prices.

At our event you can expect:

  • Event centre facilities
  • A clearly signed/arrowed route
  • GPX route maps
  • Starting line gifts
  • Feed stations en route, providing juice, water, and fruit
  • Mechanical support
  • Medical support
  • Event photographer
  • Chip timing for an instant post-event time
  • Gold, silver and bronze finishing time. Separate women award times
  • Online certificates
  • Refreshments at the finish 
  • Event T-Shirt

Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am.

The routes

The Big Wrap:

Shortly after leaving the start adjacent to RAF Scampton, home to the world famous Red Arrows, you will be heading out into the country on roads heading towards Saxilby and North Scarle, where you will pass close to RAF Waddington before reaching the village of Metheringham, from here you will head north towards the iconic village of Woodhall Spa, home to the legendary 617 squadron, the Dambusters, after leaving Woodhall Spa you will continue along the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds to Market Stainton before making your return via Welton back to the HQ.

The Small Wrap:

Follows the long route with a route split at Metheringham where you will head off towards Potterhanworth before crossing the river Witham at Bardney and then heading to Scothern via Short Ferry and Fiskerton and Nettleham, before heading to the finish.

Event Details

Event URN:

389937

Start Date:

Sun, 8th May 2016

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Riseholme College, Showground Campus, Horncastle Lane, North Carlton, Lincoln, LN1 2ZR

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organiser

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

As experienced cyclists ourselves we know exactly what we like to see at an event and we specialise in ensuring that all sportive participants achieve the best possible overall cycling experience. GPX route files will be sent to all riders

The Rides

2
The Big Wrap Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 08/05/16 08:00 121km / 75 miles 68 ---
Entry: Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
2
British Cycling Grading: 68
121km / 75 miles
1
The Small Wrap Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 08/05/16 08:00 90km / 56 miles 33 ---
Entry: Postal: (£27.50), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 08/05/16 – 08:00
1
British Cycling Grading: 33
90km / 56 miles

British Cycling Grading

M
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Multiple
Entry powered by British Cycling
Registered Sportive

British Cycling Grading

M
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Multiple

Disclaimer: This event listing has been supplied by a registered event organiser. The views and statements expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of British Cycling or its associated federations. British Cycling does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of those views or statements and does not accept any legal liability whatsoever arising from any reliance on the views, statements and subject matter of the event listing. This content may include hyperlinks to other web sites that are not owned or controlled by British Cycling. British Cycling has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. All content of communications between event organisers and entrants should adhere to our acceptable usage policy https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/acceptableuse. If you believe any content to be inappropriate please report it to events@britishcycling.org.uk