Supermarine Spitfire Sportive 27^th June 2021

After a very successful event last year we are pleased to announce the Spitfire Sportive will return for 2021.  Please join us on Sunday 27th June for this fantastic sportive in the stunning Cotswolds. The start and finish is at the Supermarine Sports Club which bares the name of the company that manufactured the Spitfire aircraft from 1941-44, here at the South Marston site. This venue offers free car parking as well as changing, toilet and refreshment facilities.

The route has been designed by me, Andy Smith who has been cycling these roads for the past 20 years, the routes have been chosen for their great views, historic locations, superbly enjoyable cycling and for their varying levels of challenge.  Three routes available 100 mile,100km and 50km which will take you through Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

Start times from approx 8am.

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Info for Riders

The 100 Mile Challenge – This is a hilly route with a total of 6,500ft of climbing.  Starting in the village of South Marston, Swindon you quickly leave Wiltshire and head towards the market town of Faringdon in Oxfordshire, the route then meanders north leaving Oxfordshire and heads into the Cotswolds, taking in villages such as Bourton on the Water, Upper and Lower Swell and finally reaching the most northerly village of the route, Condicote.  The route then heads south through Notsgrove before heading west towards Andoversford taking in some lovely rolling hills before the challenging hill climb at Withington.  The route continues South heading through Chedworth, Marston Meysey, Hannington, Highworth and along the final stretch towards the finish line where you will find a warm welcome and free hot food.

The 100k Challenge – Another hilly route with a total of 3,500ft of climbing.  The route mirrors the 100 mile route until Farmington, where it branches north west towards Andoversford, linking up with the return route of the 100 mile challenge, returning to the finish line for a warm welcome and hot food.

The 50K Challenge - New for 2021, information coming soon.  U16s can ride this route for FREE when accompanied for the full distance by a full paying parent or guardian.

Want to ride with others?

If you’re worried about riding alone, why not join one of our group ride leaders and cycle in a group, getting tips and encouragement on the way around.  To arrange this please contact andysmith2177@hotmail.com no later than two weeks prior to the event start date.

This is not a mass entry event, we have restricted rider numbers to 250, so we can concentrate on making this a quality and enjoyable event for all.

Entry includes:

·        Three fully signed routes
·        Finisher’s medal
·        Mechanical support
·        Manned feed and hydration stations with sweet and savoury options
·        First aid
·        Changing /shower facilities
·        Insurance cover
·        Marshals at larger junctions
·        Route maps and elevation charts
·        GPX files
·        Free hot food at the end