National Forest and Beyond (Cancelled)

Cycle Sportive , Burton-On-Trent – Sunday, 15 Sep 2013

Registered Sportive

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

New for is the National Forest and Beyond sportive. Based at the newly built Pirelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion FC, the routes take in the quiet lanes of the west side of the National Forest and beyond to east Staffordshire. 

Choose from 94, 76 and 58 mile routes, with over 5000ft of climbing on the long route. The routes are varied over rolling terrain, with a couple of sharp 13% climbs thrown in make sure you know where your gears are. 

The long route has two feedstations, at 30 and 74 miles, the other routes have one. Riders will receive the usual sports gels and bars at the start, the feedstations will be stocked with water, sports drink and a variety of sweet and savoury food.  

Once arriving back at Burton Albion FC there are good shower and changing facilities. Soup, sandwiches and tea and coffee are included in the entry fee. The bar will also be open (definitely not included in the entry fee!)   

Event Details

Event URN:

251233

Start Date:

Sun, 15th Sep 2013

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Burton Albion Football Club, Princess Way, Stretton, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0EN

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Event Website:

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About the Event

This event has been cancelled

Info for Riders

New for is the National Forest and Beyond sportive. Based at the newly built Pirelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion FC, the routes take in the quiet lanes of the west side of the National Forest and beyond to east Staffordshire. Choose from 94, 76 and 58 mile routes, with over 5000ft of climbing on the long route. The routes are varied over rolling terrain, with a couple of sharp 13% climbs thrown in make sure you know where your gears are. The long route has two feedstations, at 30 and 74 miles, the other routes have one. Riders will receive the usual sports gels and bars at the start, the feedstations will be stocked with water, sports drink and a variety of sweet and savoury food. Once arriving back at Burton Albion FC there are good shower and changing facilities. Soup, sandwiches and tea and coffee are included in the entry fee. The bar will also be open (definitely not included in the entry fee!)

The Rides

Long Route Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 152km / 94 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
152km / 94 miles
Long Route clone Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 93km / 58 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
93km / 58 miles
Medium Route clone Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 122km / 76 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
122km / 76 miles

Event Summary

This event has been cancelled

Event Overview

New for is the National Forest and Beyond sportive. Based at the newly built Pirelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion FC, the routes take in the quiet lanes of the west side of the National Forest and beyond to east Staffordshire. 

Choose from 94, 76 and 58 mile routes, with over 5000ft of climbing on the long route. The routes are varied over rolling terrain, with a couple of sharp 13% climbs thrown in make sure you know where your gears are. 

The long route has two feedstations, at 30 and 74 miles, the other routes have one. Riders will receive the usual sports gels and bars at the start, the feedstations will be stocked with water, sports drink and a variety of sweet and savoury food.  

Once arriving back at Burton Albion FC there are good shower and changing facilities. Soup, sandwiches and tea and coffee are included in the entry fee. The bar will also be open (definitely not included in the entry fee!)   

Event Details

Event URN:

251233

Start Date:

Sun, 15th Sep 2013

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Burton Albion Football Club, Princess Way, Stretton, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0EN

View map

Event Website:

Visit Website

About the Event

This event has been cancelled

Info for Riders

New for is the National Forest and Beyond sportive. Based at the newly built Pirelli Stadium, home of Burton Albion FC, the routes take in the quiet lanes of the west side of the National Forest and beyond to east Staffordshire. Choose from 94, 76 and 58 mile routes, with over 5000ft of climbing on the long route. The routes are varied over rolling terrain, with a couple of sharp 13% climbs thrown in make sure you know where your gears are. The long route has two feedstations, at 30 and 74 miles, the other routes have one. Riders will receive the usual sports gels and bars at the start, the feedstations will be stocked with water, sports drink and a variety of sweet and savoury food. Once arriving back at Burton Albion FC there are good shower and changing facilities. Soup, sandwiches and tea and coffee are included in the entry fee. The bar will also be open (definitely not included in the entry fee!)

The Rides

Long Route Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 152km / 94 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
152km / 94 miles
Long Route clone Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 93km / 58 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
93km / 58 miles
Medium Route clone Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 15/09/13 08:00 122km / 76 miles ---
Entry: Online: (£26.00 + £0.60 Application fee), Postal: (£26.00), On Day: (£30.00)
Sun 15/09/13 – 08:00
122km / 76 miles

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