The Alex Ride: A Hilly Tour of Shropshire.

Cycle Sportive , Shrewsbury – Sunday, 28 Apr 2024

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Event Summary

Event Overview

Please join us on a hilly adventure around some of Shropshire's finest countryside on Sunday 28th April 2024.

Starting in the centre of Shrewsbury our 50 miles and 72 mile routes head south into winding roads, onto ridges, through picturesque historic villages and across towards and onto the Long Mynd.

The Long course offers some classic Salopian leg burners and stunning views.

Both courses have a feed station at Diddlebury village hall.

Proceeds are in aid of the West Midlands Air Ambulance. Entries are £15. 

Event Details

Event URN:

539730

Start Date:

Sun, 28th Apr 2024

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Shrewsbury Bowls Club , Victoria Ave, Coleham , Shrewsbury , SY1 1XR

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Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 28th Apr 2024

About the Event

Info for Riders

The 50 mile route is a little less testing, but still takes in some stunning countryside.

 

Our 72 mile route has some of the areas most challenging climbs.

 

Both routes are fully signposted with GPX links to both routes follow.

 

To register for the event, visit our link. 

 

Please note that although some marshals will drive the course, this is a self-supported ride on open roads. All riders are expected to ride safely and comply with the Highway Code at all times.

There is parking immediately adjacent to the start point. 

 

The Rides

The Alex Ride: a 50 miles or 82 miles ride around the Shropshire Hills Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 28/04/24 09:00 05 hr / plus 1 laps 100
Entry: Postal: (£15.00), On Day: (£20.00)
Sun 28/04/24 – 09:00

Event Summary

Event Overview

Please join us on a hilly adventure around some of Shropshire's finest countryside on Sunday 28th April 2024.

Starting in the centre of Shrewsbury our 50 miles and 72 mile routes head south into winding roads, onto ridges, through picturesque historic villages and across towards and onto the Long Mynd.

The Long course offers some classic Salopian leg burners and stunning views.

Both courses have a feed station at Diddlebury village hall.

Proceeds are in aid of the West Midlands Air Ambulance. Entries are £15. 

Event Details

Event URN:

539730

Start Date:

Sun, 28th Apr 2024

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Shrewsbury Bowls Club , Victoria Ave, Coleham , Shrewsbury , SY1 1XR

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Entry close date

Sun, 28th Apr 2024

About the Event

Info for Riders

The 50 mile route is a little less testing, but still takes in some stunning countryside.

 

Our 72 mile route has some of the areas most challenging climbs.

 

Both routes are fully signposted with GPX links to both routes follow.

 

To register for the event, visit our link. 

 

Please note that although some marshals will drive the course, this is a self-supported ride on open roads. All riders are expected to ride safely and comply with the Highway Code at all times.

There is parking immediately adjacent to the start point. 

 

The Rides

The Alex Ride: a 50 miles or 82 miles ride around the Shropshire Hills Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 28/04/24 09:00 05 hr / plus 1 laps 100
Entry: Postal: (£15.00), On Day: (£20.00)
Sun 28/04/24 – 09:00
Entry powered by British Cycling
Registered Sportive

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