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Bucks Off-Road Sportive Opens for Business

Event:15th May 2011 | Source: West Drayton Mountain Bike Club

Information just in from West Drayton Mountain Bike Club, whose innovative off-road sportive continues to go from strength to strength...

West Drayton Mountain Bike Club (WDMBC), will once again be organizing the Bucks Off-road Sportive (BORS).

The popular multi-distance event will be held on Sunday 15 May 2011. Chris Denman, former Southern XC champ and WDMBC chairman said, “BORS started off 12 years ago after members of WDMBC took part in the Hell of the North Cotswolds and felt that there was a call for a similar event nearer to London. From then on it’s just got bigger and bigger and this year we expect to have 600 riders.”

Steve Keating, course designing aficionado, commented, “The Bucks countryside is an incredible place to ride and I have designed routes that take in the best the area has to offer. The longest distance this year has been pushed up to 132km route which will be tough enough for even the die-hard marathon rider while the two shorter routes cater for the weekend warriors and those for that want to enjoy the stunning countryside. It really has something for everyone.”

A proportion of each entry will be donated to the South Bucks Riding for Disability Group who have up to 100 disabled horse riders and use and share many of the bridleways used along the routes. In addition, all those completing the event will receive a memento of the day.

There are three distances available – the Mega 132km, the classic 100km and the club 80km route. All routes start and end at the Martin Baker Sports and Social Club (Martinsfield, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Green, UB9 5DA) a mere stone's throw from the M4, M40 and M25. The routes are a mixture of country roads, public bridleways and singletrack and are clearly signposted. Refreshments and aid stations will be well stocked thanks to generous contributions from The Feed Station.

Professional photographer Simon Slater will also be on hand to take photos of the riders at various points around the routes. Entry is limited to 600 entrants and we expect to reach this limit in advance of the event. To avoid missing out you are advised to enter as soon as possible.

Video Teaser

Bucks Offroad Sportive 2011 teaser from James Poole on Vimeo.

Riders can enter online here

Entry forms can also be downloaded from the event website or by emailing Chris Denman.