The Boxford Tornado Sportive

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The Boxford Tornado Sportive
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Back by popular demand, the annual Boxford Tornado Sportive promises to be an epic day of cycling. The route will take cyclists through quiet rural roads and the rolling countryside of beautiful South Suffolk. Come for an inclusive day out and fantastic atmosphere.
65 Mile, 32 Mile and 10 Mile Family Ride (Max. 2 Adults and 2 Juniors)
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Sun, May 11, 2025
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Boxford, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Boxford, Sudbury CO10, UK, UK
Start times
Sunday, May 11, 2025
65 Mile: 9:30 AM32 Mile: 10:00 AM10 Mile Family Ride (Max. 2 Adults and 2 Juniors): 10:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Boxford Tornado Sportive
65 Mile
65mi
2 Loops
£20 - £25
32 Mile
32mi
1 Loop
£20 - £25
10 Mile Family Ride (Max. 2 Adults and 2 Juniors)
10mi
£6.25 - £7.50
Route information
BOOK BEFORE 31/12/2024 AND RECEIVE AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Starting at Boxford Playing Fields, Homefield, Boxford, Suffolk, CO10 5PB.
65 Mile Route - Participants riding the full 65 mile course will set out on a 33 mile loop of the quiet country roads surrounding Boxford. You will pass through several quaint villages and witness some lovely countryside views. With around 1,400ft of elevation, this is a nice undulating route with just the right amount of challenge and speedier sections. On returning to Boxford, cyclists will head out on the second loop of 32 miles with 1,200ft of elevation, again passing through quaint villages and gorgeous Constable country. A feed station is approximately ¼ of a mile into the second loop.
32/33 Mile Route - Participants wishing to ride only one loop will have the option of riding either loop 1 or 2. Total elevation is as above, but loop 1 has more challenging hills whilst loop 2 has more gentle climbs.
10 Mile Family Route – New for 2025, a gentle route suitable for family groups wishing to experience the thrill of participating in an organised cycling event. A family group may include up to 2 adults and 2 juniors (under 16). It will be necessary to complete parental consent forms for all juniors who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. The Family ride is priced at £30 for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 juniors.
Each of the routes will be FULLY SIGNPOSTED.
This is a British Cycling sanctioned non-competitive cycling event, by booking, each participant agrees to the British Cycling Regulations for non-competitive cycling events and to the following declarations:
"I agree to abide by the British Cycling Regulations for non-competitive cycling events and understand and agree that I participate in this event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must ride in a manner which is safe to myself and others. I am aware that when riding on a public highway the function of marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide whether any manoeuvre is safe. I agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the promoter, promoting club/Organisation, event sponsor, British Cycling or any event official in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by me in or by reason of the event however caused. I will participate in cycling events in a loyal and sporting manner. ”
What's included
- Mechanical support
- Food stop on 65 mile route
- Free event photos
- Free food at the end of the ride
- Fully marked route
- First aid and recovery service
- Mobile mechanic
How to get there
Boxford, Sudbury CO10, UK, UK
Get full directionsFree parking is available on the village playing fields. You are encouraged to car share where possible. Or even warm up by cycling to the start!
Event day logistics
Registration opens at 8am
09:30 65 Mile ride starts
10:00 32 Mile ride starts
10:30 Family ride starts
Feed Stations
There will be a feed station at the halfway mark of the 65 Mile route, as well as post-ride barbecue!
Age Requirements
All participants under the age of 18 must submit a British Cycling consent form completed by their parent/guardian. Parental consent forms will be available at registration or may be download from the British Cycling website. Riders under the age of 16 must also be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Why is the event called The Tornado?
The Sportive is named after Tornado Smith who lived in the village and was known as a daredevil motor cyclist and for his pet lion that could often be seen in and around the village of Boxford being walked on a lead. Sadly the lion had to be put down at the outset of the Second World War and is buried in the courtyard of the White Hart Public House where the rides start from.
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Smiths Building, Lower Ground Floor, 179 Great Portland St,
London, W1W 5PL
Reg number 10083277