This event is a two distance road ride, the full 100km and a shorter 68 km route , both rides will feature some of the iconic Chiltern Hills, the long route will be a tough ride for early season and given the time of year good tyres are recommended.The route takes you through the undulating terrain of the Chiltern Hills via Chesham, Gt Missenden, Stokenchurch, Gt Kingshill and The Chalfonts with some steep climbs thrown in for good measure.  

The event will be limited in terms of numbers with a maximum field of 300 riders. the routes will be signposted and GPS files will be available.

This will be a ride to test yourself over the distance, no food stops will be provided but there will be plenty of food at the HQ for pre and post event carbs as well as the provision of a licensed bar for those not driving back.

This event has now been run for the last 9 years with people complementing the event for the friendly atmosphere and well marked challenging route

For our regulars this year we have had a shake up and the routes have been changed to avoid Marlow town centre which has become to busy, the good news for most is that we now avoid Winter Hill, the bad news is we have found a steeper hill!

 Once again we will be starting the event at the Chiltern Sports and Social Club, Maple Lodge , Maple Cross which is easily accesible from the M25 /M40 where there is plenty of car parking, showers, catering and access to a licensed bar.

Riders will start in groups and there will be 3 times to aim for

Long route  
Gold  3.5hrs
Silver 4.15
Bronze  5.00

Short Route
Gold Route 2.30
Silver 3.00

Bronze 4.00

There will be a sag wagon at the rear of the event in the case of mechanical misfortune

Entry fee will be £15 pre entry and £20 on the day

On line entry will be via the British Cycling website , 

The event is organised by members of the WDMBC organisers of sportive events and races both on and off road for the last 29 years and current organisers of the popular West Thames series. 

We look forward to seeing you.

Chris Denman chris@westdraytonmbc.co.uk

Info for Riders

The ride routes will be available to be down loaded via a GPX file to those pre entered and the route will be fully signposted and instructions will also be available at the HQ. Hot drinks/energy products/refreshments will be available both pre and post the ride.

Given the time of the year weather can be unpredictable and thus this can effect road conditions, please take ths into account.

Riders are expected to follow the rules of the road.

Groups of rders will be set out to try and keep riders of a similar abilty together.

There will be a sag wagon at the end of the ride to assist anyone with mechanical failure.

On signing on riders will be issued with a free gel or energy bar,on their completion of the ride each finisher will be given a bespoke finishers medal.

Although there are no official feeding stations there are opportunities to refuel throughout the ride with a number of shops on the route.

The route is primarily on B roads, with small stretches of lanes and quiet A roads with most of the hillls in the last half of the ride.

There is car parking at the HQ, as well as catering, showers and a licensed bar. Please follow the instructions of the marshals when parking.

Any riders wishing to move from the short route to the long route or vice a versa can at the well marked split points, just please let us know if you do so we can adjust the standard times. 

Although there will be a sag wagon this will be for mechanical breakdowns and it is expected that riders will carry a spare tube/pump as a minimum.

Any updates on the event will be on the clubs facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/557235464401072/ and /or on the events website at www.buckssportive.co.uk.

Any Qs chris@westdraytonmbc.co.uk