The Flat 100
3 races scheduled · 1400 participants · Sat 6th Jun 2020 · Thorne
About this event
Take on one of the most popular sportives in the region. Great for competitors of all levels, the course is one of the flattest in the UK. Come try for a near certain PB or to experience the superb race atmosphere.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Sportive HQ was formed by Matthew Porter in 2014, after having approximately 10 years experience in the organisation of various types of cycling events. It was very much the feeling that sportives were becoming more expensive over the last few years and that need not be the case, value for money can be put alongside quality events. Sportive HQ works alongside local clubs to produce events that riders will want to do every year. We listen to what riders want from an event and endeavour to meet those requests. At Sportive HQ we like to keep things simple, ample free parking, showers, changing rooms, a timed event with well spaced, well stocked feed stations and routes to challenge everyone of all abilities. Sportive HQ helps in the production of many local charity events and have helped raise, alongside local clubs, in excess of £50,000 for local charities over the last few years.
How to enter
Tickets available until Wed Jun 03 2020
What's included:
- Marshalled Course
- Aid Stations
- Refreshment Stations
- Free Photo Downloads
- Great Value Ride
Sportive HQ focus on great quality rides at great prices. With this in mind, medals and merchandise do not come as standard. If you would like one of these items, please select the appropriate ticket.
100 Mile
12:00am Sat 6th Jun 2020
Bike 100mi
65 Mile
8:15am Sat 6th Jun 2020
Bike 65mi
25 Mile
12:00am Sat 6th Jun 2020
Bike 25mi
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What people think
4.9202 reviews
Helpful volunteers
Well organized
Great parking
This was my very first event with sportive HQ and I have to Honeslty say I absolutely loved and enjoyed it. The event was well organised with guidance and directions, plenty of informations given well ahead of time with an excellent price value for the event. I returned for flat 100 south and rode flat 200 with them. Will definitely recommend. … read more
Frequently asked questions
Will there be medical support?
There will be 2 Motorbike Riders circuiting the course on the day from Medi- Bikes. They are both fully qualified paramedics and can assist with many incidents, whilst they are there just for the safety of all of the riders doing the event, if you are find yourself in an emergency situation please do not hesitate to call 999 if needed. … read moreIs there an age restriction for this event?
Riders must be at least 14 to participate. If you are under the age of 18 please contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance. … read moreWill there be mechanical support available?
There will be a mechanical support HQ as well as mobile support from fully qualified cycle mechanics. … read more
Route description
Route description
This is one of the flattest courses in the country. SportiveUK went out of their way to find a route where competitors wouldn't have to climb a hill. This is an incredibly popular event and due to the lack of elevation gain, tickets do go very fast.
Distance: 100 miles
The course starts in Thorne and heads south towards Hatfield. From there, riders will head north through Rawcliffe and onto Airmyn. Competitors will then hug the Humber River to Adlingfleet, before heading south through Suswoth, Beckingham and onto South Leverton. From here riders will complete the loop by heading through Retford and Bawtry, before arriving back in Thorne. Feed Station: Keadby – Clayworth
Distance: 65.7 miles
The route is identical to the 100 mile route up until East Ferry. At East Ferry riders will head West into Epworth and will complete the loop by passing through Belton and Sandtoft, before arriving back in Thorne. Feed Station: Keadby
Distance: 25.1 miles
The short distance follows the 100 mile route closely until Rawcliffe. At Rawcliffe, riders will head South through Moorends and then will finish in Thorne. Feed Station: Food on return to HQ
This was my very first event with sportive HQ and I have to Honeslty say I absolutely loved and enjoyed it. The event was well organised with guidance and directions, plenty of informations given well ahead of time with an excellent price value for the event. I returned for flat 100 south and rode flat 200 with them. Will definitely recommend.
Fab,organised,great value!Food lovely and medal lovely too.Scenery picturesque and highly recommend!
Great event, flat course. Good for a fast 100 miler. Organisations and directions are excellent. A+++
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Did the 100 Mile in 2019
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S Stinchcombe 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2018A great day on a bike for ALL - women, disabled riders - everyone. The course was well planned and well signposted
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L Stinchcombe 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2018I've done 4 or 5 Sportive HQ events in the last 2 years. They're always well organised with great support from the organisers and a fun atmosphere. I'd recommend their events to anyone but particularly those who want to do their first sportive, as I was, due to the high level of organisation and making it an accessible event for beginners.
Great course for a PB. The staff were friendly and helpful and made the event easy to find, park and get ready for. The only down side was a long wait to get started as the event is so popular there were hundreds queuing to get going. However once on the course it was great. For a big distance and trying to keep it flat the course was well planned. All in all a great day out.
A great day, a great route, and definitely a chance to get a personal best. Will be back again next year.
A great event - very well organised and friendly. Easy to access and the provisions of tasty wraps, energy powder and coffee at the feed stations were a nice additional touch.
Tough when it gets windy! Well organised and fairly quiet roads. Very flat as you’d expect... 5/5...
This was my first century ride and also my first sportive event, I found it to be very well organised and it really put me at ease with all the support there right the way through. The food stations were excellent, providing very good facilities and the vegetable tikka wraps were lovely too. I am not very good with hills and this was a perfect flat route. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.
Fantastic Sportive, done it for last 5 years come Rain or Shine. Excellent day out looking forward to next years event
Love this Sportive, well organised and fantastic signage and food stops, great support from Matt and his team, also love the photo’s . Looking forward to next years event
Excellent event, very popular. <br />Well organised with great feed station.<br />Organisers were friendly and give you a great welcome at finish.
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Mark Heeles 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Really enjoyed this sportif . Really friendly staff , lovely fast course that was well signed.Great atmosphere at the finish
Really well organised and fantastic assistance when needed. Had a slight coming off and the medic cover was fabulous. Overall recall enjoyable
My first ever sportive, very enjoyable, great feed station, easy to follow signage and great parking.
Excellent from the off rider information well signed route great banter with other riders. refreshment at stops had plenty of choice a great day out. I would highly recommend this ride
A great challenge without the pain and misery of climbing all day.<br />A great event put together by a great team. Top marks.
Great feed stations enroute loads of support the route was well signed and gave confidence all the way round
Very well organised and enjoyable event. The food was good although there wasn't much left at some of the feed stations but we managed. I particularly enjoyed the drone video that was filmed in the morning before the start.
Excellent well organised Sportive. Feed stations well stocked. Excellent encouragement from other riders. Able to push myself due to the terrain.
Love this, did the 65 miles the first two years I began cycling and then 17/18 did the 100 miles. Missed it due to illness this year. Just love everything about it. Although flat it can be quite challenging if the wind makes an appearance. Excellent organisation all round- can’t fault it.
One of my first sportifs I had done. Friendly staff and good directions of where to go/what to do.<br />Great course
Brilliant mechanical support on the day, great feed stops with honest food a really very well run event
Third year running love this Sportive, well organised, love the feed stations and the best signage of any events undertaken. Matt and his team work really hard to put these events on. Sadly due to other commitments only done one this year, but will be back for 2020. Merchandise is very good quality great day out and good photographs too. If you haven’t done one, get yourself booked for next year, guarantee you won’t be disappointed 5*
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Karl-Eric D5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019A very well organised event on a well thought out course that allows experienced riders to push on for a century PB and the less experienced to enjoy a good ride.
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S Cannings4.7
Did the 100 Mile in 2018LP
Did the 100 Mile in 2019
Well organised, fun experience for a novice, friendly helpful staff who were knowledgeable but not pushy.
Very enjoyable event, which was well organised. It was well signed and there was a great atmosphere throughout. It also felt there was sufficient support should it have been required for anyone struggling.
Sportive HQ fantastic events, well organised, Great support for riding but also the back up, When required.
Well organised and well run event. The course was well marked and clear. Would definitely recommend to friends.
I don’t take part in many Sportive but this one is a must!<br />Easy to get to, safe parking on site if you arrive early. Lots of snacks available to support your nutrition en route. Plenty of experienced marshals and helpers along the way. No matter how long it takes there is always someone there to cheer you on at the end.<br />Just brilliant!
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Andrew Clark 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Amazing well organised event with and amazing support crew and medical back up if needed. Amazing to find out your full potential on a flat long distance course but all ways options to what distance you would like to do too.
This was my favourite sportive by far - it was friendly & well organised. The feed stations were amazing. I loved that you could choose if you wanted a t-shirt/medal. <br />Great event - highly recommend.
Flat 100 & Sportive HQ a perfect combination, great team of volunteers, excellent signage, fantastic atmosphere 👍👍👍👍👍
My first sportive & it was organised very friendly and great food. 😀 I will definitely do this event again & recommend to others
Sportive HQ are simply the best company at putting on these events and the price is the best out there!
For anyone who is intimidated by hills its perfect. The course isn't so vertically challenging that it puts you off like some. The medal is awesome but you do have to order it separately.
Amazing event, very well organised, fantastic staff, just a complete all round great day, would highly recommend this event.
Great event, well run and organised. Friendly team and riders. Great day out on the bike. Will be back next year.
Great fun to do. Course pretty flat but still interesting. Food stations great and all the volunteers were lovely. Will be doing again next year.
Great event. Food and tea stops were amazing. Course flat but still enjoyable and lots to see. Will be back next year
Not a problem getting parked at the venue and even the local residents were very obliging. Great festival type atmosphere at the start and finish. Support crew were very welcoming, very organised and nothing seemed to be a problem with any requests or a quick look at the gears on the bike. I'll be back for 2020.
Best value sportives by a country mile! Great feed stations and fast flat course! Perfect for a century PB
If anyone is thinking of doing a 100mile then I would highly recommend this. It's flat as can be, great quiet country roads, great feeding stations and very helpful volunteers and organisers from start to finish.
Simply a fantastic 'Early Season' Sportive for All Levels of Cyclists :-) The Flat 100 literally ticks all of the boxes; brilliantly organised from start to finish... As a very experienced cyclist I love this event as it helps me focus on early season goals :-)
Fantastic day, well organised, fab route and friendly people. I was a lone female rider and was really welcomed. Highly recommended !
Either as a first timer or a veteran, this is an amazing event with great feed stations, well signposted, well managed and a friendly supportive vibe from all riders. See you again for my 3rd successive year 👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻
My first event like this and I loved it. Course was ideal for me and the staff were very friendly, particularly at the food stops
Brilliant event. Well organised, great feed stop and a cracking medal. Cannot wait for next year. It's a must.
A really well organised event, flat course so great for stepping up a distance, or just cruising round with your friends.
A very well organised event as usual, top event great easy to follow directions and very friendly atmosphere.
A great event. My first 100 mile made much more enjoyable by the fantastic organisation and support from everyone involved. Plenty of feed stations, food and drink. Staff on hand to sort out any problem with the bike. See you again next year
Pretty fast route, very well signed and excellent support staff where needed, good food stops, friendly atmosphere.
Excellent parking, good facilities and food, well organized, well run in a good friendly manner. Well signed and good back up, friends tyre blew up so mechanic was needed. Great food stops, and pretty quiet roads.
Always well organized, good food stops,friendly atmosphere, good or bad weather this ride is excellent, whether doing 100 or 65 miles this is a great sportive.
Fantastic flat route for a speedy ride. Great organisation and supportive volunteers all round. As a lone female rider I feel extremely safe.
Good work keep it up, really loved it and will definitely be back wheni get the chance to ride this again.
Superb event as usual from Sportive HQ, well organised, good parking. Very friendly and helpful marshals with awesome feed stops!
Was a great event. The course is fantastic. Has some tough sections in it. The feed stations were great plenty of food and drink at the feed stations.
First ever 100 mile ride, all fears dispelled by excellent information beforehand and superb organisation on the day ~ a brilliant experience
My first 100 mile event ~ all fears dispelled by excellent info beforehand & superb organisation on the day ~ a brilliant day
Done the flat 100 twice, enjoyable and great feed stations. Good for chasing a pb as amazingly flat route
Really enjoyed this. I usually do the tour of cambridge but this was much better value and I will definitely be back next year. Thanks
Best organised and supported event ever! I just love Sportive HQ events, as the organiser put a lot of hard work and dedication into his events. It starts from communication prior to the rides, the available information about the event, the extremely cheap price, the support at the start and during the rides and the fantastic atmosphere at the finish, not to mention the feed stops are well equipped with everything you need.
Well organised like usual, good route, nice food and an amazing medal.<br />Good friendly atmosphere and helpful team.
Having recently completed Ride London I can confidently say I am so lucky to have such a safe and well organised sportive so local. I know it’s on a different scale but the big guys have much to learn. Having done the Flat 100k three times I’m ready for the 💯 mile next year. Thanks as always to the excellent marshals and organisers.
Brill sportive very well organised, wouldn’t expect anything less from Matt & his team great feed stops too
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Victoria W5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019J
Jacqueline5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Great event for all cyclist, absolutely value for money, great feed stations, well organised, see you all in 2020 for more of the same.
I travelled 250 miles to take part for the second year in this superb organised event the parking start food stops and most of all well marked route make this a super event<br />Thanks to all involved
First 100 miles in one day. We'll organised, friendly crowd. Tiring, but very rewarding. Can't wait till next year......
Great day and the course was lovely. Having trained in Huddersfield, this certainly was flat! Organisation at the start was a little haphazard but once we were riding that was forgotten
Fantastic event for your first Sportif. Well organised and run by a very friendly and helpful team. Can’t recommend highly enough. We always book early t avoid disappointment.
Excellent if your chasing a new pb average!! Best food stops of any sportive. Took my dad this year and he couldn't get over how good the food way. Did velo birmingham and the food was in a different world
Great event. Always a good crowd and loads of helpful support. Well fed too. Simple and brilliant a great start to the sportive season
2nd time ive done this, had a great day and new pb over the course, very happy with everything, it is very busy at the start so id get there early for parking 8
Well run event great course if you are new to cycling . Feed stations are great very well signed course
Very well organised, unbelievable atmosphere from start to the finish line. Also very reasonably priced.
My second time at the Fast and Flat 100, missed 2018 and couldn’t wait to better my previous time . <br />Good venue with plenty of parking and facilities <br />Great route , well marked out , the feed stations are fantastic. . Top day out
Great organisation. Clear routes with good markings. Amazing support. A no hassle challenge. Brilliant.
I didn't have to worry or think about a thing, it was all there. Roure marking is the best I've seen, great feed stations with huge variety and very enthusiastic volunteers, fabulous medal, superb route that gave me a PB and a great atmosphere amongst the riders. I had a great time!
Well organised event .<br />Friendly helpful staff<br />Great signage and food stops <br />Really fast safe course
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Shaun wyllie5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Great first 100 event, want to do more next year. The route was fab with good feed stations but could of done with more toilets at the lunch stop.
This was my least favourite ride as there were too many riders in a small place. It took ages to queue for the start which I have not experienced in the other HQ Sportives. No party atmosphere at the end either. Just busy busy busy. I did enjoy the ride though.
Fantastic event, second time doing this on our tandem. Brilliant support and organisation; not too much hanging around at the start. Good food at the feedstops and excellent value for money. Cant wait until next year.
This was my first 100mile sportive- you just couldn’t fault it. Clear road signs, fantastic food/drink at the break stops, really friendly Marshall’s and a great route for all abilities.
Top event - it’s so good I come back year after year. If you’ve not tried a Sportive HQ event then I recommend it - top feed stations, brill signage and a lovely day out.
Excellent start location, very well organised from start to finish, pre event correspondence was great. Well run and stocked feed stations. </p><p>
Brilliant organisation, great helpful staff, good routes well signposted, great food at feed stations
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Chris Wall5.0
Did the 65 Mile in 2019My new favourite Sportive.. good course, although the “neutralised” bit at the start was a little rocky. Great feed stations, and super friendly. Had a great time.
Excellent event as always from the Sportive HQ team. Third consecutive year I've done it and pleased to report that standards keep getting better. Great route that is within the compass of most cyclists yet offering just the right degree of challenge. Food, mechanical support and signage are top drawer, allowing entrants to focus on their cycling. Great friendly atmosphere make this a must do. Hope to be back next year!
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Rita Mooney 5.0
Did the 65 Mile in 2016Such a brilliantly organised event. The food was superb, I’ve never seen the food presented in polystyrene boxes to keep it cool and fresh, there were 10 different varieties of wraps, my favourite was the coronation chicken. Well signposted, friendly staff and great conversation afterwards with the owner. All in all it’s the best Sportive I have ridden on. Oh and free photos posted for anyone to download, yes free, no charge.
This is a very well organised event with great well stocked feed stations. <br />Lovely flat course. <br />Great welcome from event staff when you finish.
Great organisation, a little congested near the car park, but was soon parked up. The facilities where 1st class. Looking forward to my next event with Sportive HQ. If you want big event atmosphere with a small entry fee, this is the place. 🙂
Fantastic as always, do at least 3 sportive hq events every year for the past three years. Can’t fault them !
The guy who gave it 1 star must be a electric bike rider whose bike was flat. They are Amazing events
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Andy steels 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019I've done 4 of your events, including this one, and I could not fault them if I tried. Great signage, great volunteers, great organisation, low prices, great food, great atmosphere, great medals, what's not to love?!
Fantastic event. Very well organised with great feed stations. Will definitely be back next year. 10/10 from me
Fab ride, great organisation, great sign posting and feed stations - very female friendly! This is our second year and we’ll be back for a third. Love the medal too!
Execellent event , super staff along the way . Great course and thoroughly enjoyed by myself and work colleagues .
Good event, as usual well organized (3rd year for me) and a great atmosphere.Feed stations up to their usual top standard .
First time doing this and can't fault the organisation and course. As a lone female rider it's the safety aspect I love.
Great value, great signage & very well organised with excellent food & drink, best one I've done! look forward to the next.
Great event, well organised, quick registration. Great food stops. What more can you ask for. Oh and they support some great charities.
First Sportive (and first century) and it beat all expectations (despite a heavy crash)<br />The food at the feed stations tasted nice (the cakes !!) while ideal for a long ride<br />the Mechanics was ace - fixed my bike and allowed me to finish under 6h
A fantastic day as always, this is the 4th time I have done this ride. It is very well organised and everyone is so friendly helpful and encouraging . The feed stops are the best I have ever experienced ( have done other sportives which cost more and didn’t even get a sandwich ) Great value for money. Well marshalled and well sign posted. Well done Matt and team
Great organisation, Fantastic route well signed feed stations are great great value for money and the merchandise is also great quality
You will never find better signage. Arrows everywhere. Feed stations are excellent, and the chap who is in charge (never know his name) will go out of his way to assist. Last event I did I forgot to bring a spare inner tube. Went to registration to see if I could buy one. Within 30 secs one was given me. No charge !!.. Cannot fault hem.
We have done this Sportive for the last 4 years, definitely my favourite, the communication beforehand is superb, everything is sent out in plenty of time, on the arriving in the morning the organisation is very slick and relaxed, the signs for the various routes were clear and Marshalls dotted about were cheerful and friendly, the food stops are excellent, will definitely be signing up for another on soon.
Done this four years in a row, gets better n better every time!!! Excellent in every department. Would highly recommend this to everyone
This was my 2nd flat 💯 sportive, this event is very well organised with superb feed stations. The route is so well signposted that you don’t need any downloaded maps. Do it you won’t be disappointed.</p><p>
Very well organised and run, as always with Sportive HQ. I happily recommend these events to the women riders I encourage as a Breeze Champion, as they feel very friendly and inclusive. The marshalling and medical backup are excellent.</p><p>No need to download the route, signposting is exemplary.
Superbly run as always, clearly marked roads ,all staff pleasant and helpful and great quality feed stations and merchandise
This was my first time attempting the flat app indeed my first century I don’t think it will be my last
Great event, excellent feed stations, well sign posted and free photos, what more could you ask for.</p><p>Will hopefully be back next year.
Some of the roads were VERY busy and dangerous. Food stations were ok but drinks were not pre prepared. Food was a little limited. A couple of the road signs were not clear and myself plus a few other riders took a wrong turn meaning we did extra mileage. A friend had a mechanical issue and waited over an hour for help which didn’t arrive. Not enough Marshalls on the route especially at the finish where members of the public ended up directing us into the finish. Apart from these issues it was a good day out and I’ll do it again in future.
After doing the 65 in the rain I stepped up to the 100 this year. A bit disappointing that the 100 took in quite a lot of dual carriage way with fast traffic. However route was generally good and feed stations well spaced. Ran out of energy drink at one and ended up with orange squash with was poor. Items at feed stations were far less than other sportive. Atmosphere was great - rode with 3 other riders for about half the course. My biggest grip is the marshaling at the start. Complete chaos. Those marshaling need hi-vis and some training. It wasn't clear who was marshaling, and in the car park the marshal was standing inside the car park and not in sight of the traffic. A long wait to get going at the start.
After the miles of training we had done in all kinds of weather and routes over the last few months in and around the Yorkshire countryside<br /> I totally LOVED this i really enjoyed the whole day even when it rained !!<br />Thank you to the organisers and marshals and of course fellow riders 🚴🏻♂️
An excellent day, well organised with good quality feed stations. The atmosphere was electric and the build up got everyone ready.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this being my 1st Sportive. but my concerns were soon put to rest by the friendly and well organised way this Ride was run. From the Start venue with a nice controlled start, good signage and marshals at busy junctions, plenty of delicious food hot and cold drinks at the feed stations. Great value and overall great atmosphere!<br />I now look forwards to booking my next Sportive HQ ride in the very near future.
A long time waiting in the start line queue to set off and a long time waiting to get in the car park, but on the whole a very good event. <br />Bit of an anti-climax at the finish though.
This was my first sportive with HQ. I wouldn’t hesitate to enter more. Very well organised and professional. Great atmosphere. My one and only negative comment was not enough toilets for the ladies at 2nd feed station. A very minor niggle.
Very well organised. Would have liked count down banners towards the end would spur you on more. Shame merchandise was sold out when we crossed the line.
Brilliant event! Great atmosphere with the riders and very clear what to do. Only 1 improvement and that would be to move the tent where you collected your merch further down the finish line straight so that there was less queueing when you finished and maybe have two people doing it so that it was a little faster. But apart from that a brilliant event. Should be back next year
Brilliant! very well organised event, the food stops are above and beyond, extremely well organised and signposted. and a great choice of roads. will be riding again next year and plan on doing the Peterborough one in july.
Well marshalled, great atmosphere, rode with some great people, welcome and tasty sustenance at the food stop! A little confusing regarding start times but we all got away ok. Hope to be back in 2020.
Absolutely spot on. Great course layout, friendly organisers and support crew. Food stops were excellent
First timer,will definitely return to do more of these.excellent organisation, everything seemed to go to plan despite there being large numbers of people at the start<br />5*
Just thought I'd write you a quick review to thank you and your team for organising such and amazing event. This wasn't just my first 100 mile ride, it was my first ever sportive. I absolutely loved it!! Everyone was so friendly and well organised. The food stops were perfect, way better than I expected. </p><p>I can't wait to sign up for my next one!
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Did the 100 Mile in 2019
Truly amazing, my first event and first 100m, was a great day, lots of good people and stops were amazing from food choice to drinks, the event was run exemplary, will be doing more
Great ride, highly recommended for someone looking to do their first century. Well signed, marshalled and well stock feed stations and plenty of opportunity to fill bottles. Travelled from NE Lincs to try some different roads, had never done a sportive solo before still feel like I haven't as found some very welcoming groups and friendly cyclists to join. Great value for money.
Absolutely brilliant. Great size, great route, great venue (good parking and facilities at start), great people. Boom!
As ever, brilliantly organised. Great feed stations. Friendly people. Even the weather was spot on. Cheers.
Bob on ride, 100 miles flat is tougher than it sounds, but good route, signage, plus great mechanical assistance and grub.
I did the 25 mile route 2018 and enjoyed it so much I knew I was always going to do it this year and I chose 65 miles.<br />This year didn’t disappoint either, cracking ride with so much support from Sportive HQ and fellow riders.<br />The route was amazing, especially the last 25 miles after the food station.<br />Oh and the food station, outstanding!!!!!!<br />The bling was pretty amazing too.
A friendly, well organised, female friendly Sportive run by very nice people who care! The signage throughout the course is brilliant, there’s no way you could get lost unless you had your eyes closed. The route is very flat with just a couple of steady drags towards Retford and Gringley. This is the 2nd time we’ve done this and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The medal this year was much improved. So glad my first century was on one of your Sportives! Keep up the great work. 🚴♀️
Third year I’ve done this event and everything just keeps getting better. Great organisation and fantastic route marking and marshals. A flat route but still a good challenge with all you could possibly need at the feed stations. Will be back again next year
A great ride, well organised, feed station excellent as well as the tea and biscuit stop. Liked the water, tea and biscuit stop six miles from the finish. A good day with excellent people and volunteers who give their time up for these events as if it was not for them they would never take place
Sportive HQ team put on a great event this weekend, the team work really hard to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. Very well organised, excellent rider pack pre event, fabulous feed stations & atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Chapeau Matt, yet another fantastic event from Sportive HQ. This is my third flat 100 and each year I think it can't get better and each year you seem to achieve it. Fantastic team of people, great feed stations, great signage, great marshals and what an atmosphere. Kudos.
Cracking Sportive, well organised with excellent signage and marshalling. The course could hardly be flatter and is almost exclusively on quite roads. The food at the feed stops is of an extremely high standard, loved the chicken, bacon and sweetcorn wraps!! Top day on a bike thanks Matt and the Sportive HQ team
This event is always a joy to take part in. The atmosphere was even bigger than previous years with the increased competitor numbers! Great feed stops, route signage, mechanical and medical support.
Excellent event, very well organised with friendly and helpful support. Highly recommended and will do more events with sportive hq
Amazing event !<br />Sportive HQ put on THE BEST value for money sportives in the UK! Amazing happy volunteers and incredible food stops!<br />Perfect 10/10
3rd year doing this sportive, gets better every year!<br />Thank you Matt & everyone for making a fantastic day
A great event and a fantastic course. Really enjoyed the day. My only annoyance is the lack of non meat option wraps at the feed stations
My second year on this course, this event and the company that run it are, spot on, the venue is great, I can not fault any of it, awesome b
My first Sportive. Excellent day all you had to do was turn up and ride. All the organisers and Marshall's and everyone associated with the event were superb.
Great event. Would thoroughly recommend. Great value for money. Feed stations were superb, especially the home made cake!
Apart from the parking (stewards not having a clue and people parking wherever they wanted), and delayed start times, the day was brilliant. I understand lots of people had problems getting to the parking in the first place, although we seemed to come in by a quiet backroad and got straight in. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the day. The route was clearly marked, feed and drink stops were well stocked and food was good. The cyclists I saw and rode with all obeyed the highway code, and were a great bunch. I'll definitely do another one when my legs recover, sometime next year maybe lol! Well done all!
Fantastic value. Best organised cycling event that I have attended. Amazing feed stations & friendly people. Highly recommended.
Absolute fantastic event couldn’t fault it in any way. Great support team, feed stations, medical cover, signage made this one to remember. Definitely in my diary for next year. Thanks to the whole team for a great event
Excellent event! It is the one event I really like, trustworthy, well planned, great signage, friendly marshals and good food!
Great event which is suitable for riders of all standards. Organisation is spot on with marshalls, feed stations and support all excellent. Only tiny thing i think they could improve is the car parking as it seems to get a little congested
Great event as always my third year and gets better every year. <br />
Fantastic. The feed station with 5 miles to go. Shattered. I got a cup of tea and encouragement! Amazing. I sailed home 👌
Amazing experience, second time riding with Sportive HQ (but we finished this one)! Massive thank you to Matt and your team for being fabulous. Medics were awesome again as well and patched me up well. Can’t wait for my next ride with you guys!!
Well organised event. Sign posted very well so you don’t need a wahoo/garmin. Only negative not enough toilets at feed station and the food wasn’t great - not a great selection of wraps so I only managed to get a cuppa and some cake. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and support.
A well organised and enjoyable event. Faultless considering the number of entries and range of abilities.
Such a well organised event. It’s the best one I’ve done. The signage was wonderful, the marshals were great, the food was great, the route was great (65) and the Medal is FAB!! You could certainly other cycling events a thing or two!
A very well organised event, enthusiastic and friendly volunteers with great feed stations. Good selection of food including plenty of vegetarian options. Deducted one star as there was a lot of waiting at the start: I appreciate a rolling start is not very practical or safe with so many riders but perhaps letting off people in timed slots could work? Or by distance. </p><p>Overall loved it, brilliant event.
Fab ride, the whole route had directional flags to make it so easy to follow, the volunteers were amazing, stops were perfect. What an amazing day!!
A very well organised and managed event, with a great atmosphere. I’ve done the 100 mile event twice on my solo bike, but did the short route yesterday on our Tandem! <br />A brilliant day out!
Absolutely fabulous day well organised with fantastic support throughout the ride will definitely recommend for next year
One of the best organised Sportive in the area. Well signed, well organised, mechanical support and great value for money. Thoroughly recommended! Great job!
Absolutely fabulous from start to finish thank you also fabulous organisation. Would definitely recommend.
Great event, a predominantly flat route that you’re permitted to use TT bikes on. Organisation was spot on, with marshals doing a grand job at key locations. Back at HQ there was plenty of facilities including a hot shower and food to purchase at the end.
Everybody was very friendly,supportive,awesome route and the food was excellant,and ill be back for another go.
Superb route, well signposted. I first completed the flat n fast 100 in 2018 and was keen to experience the flat 100 2019. I was not disappointed - it was bigger and better this year.
Always well organised and run with a brilliant atmosphere. Everyone is so friendly and the courses are very well sign posted. Matt and his team are superb and did I mention the food and the bargain price 😜 Book as soon as you get the chance.
Great slick start. Great friendly Marshall’s on the course and a fantastic route. Feed stations where fantastic and well stocked . Well signed all the way around. Fantastic event and “i’ll Be back” 👍👍
Awesome event. Very well organised. Team worked hard to support a fantastic day. Surprise coffee and biscuit stop. Signs on route very easy to follow. Signs to the car parks would help even though we did look closely at details emailed prior. The marshall in third car park had no idea which way to go to the start. Thoroughly enjoyed this event and previous events by sportive hq.
Everything about today's ride was brilliantly organized. Such lovely people to send you off and welcome back, awesome feed stations and cheery marshals to encourage along the way. Thank you for another excellent Sportive to Matt and the crew, can't thank you enough for making my day out a great and memorable one!
What a fantastic all round experience, great support, great route, feed stations, facilities, merchandise, price and superb organisation as usual! Matt and the team go from strength to strength each year and continue to manage this very popular event in a professional and friendly manner despite huge numbers and demand. By far the best Sportive this year so far! Highly recommended. See you next year!
Met some nice folk today both riding and assisting with the event. The food was good and everything was well organised the signage well self explanatory. Good day out thanks.
Absolutely fantastic sportive, well organised from start to finish. Love doing all Sportive HQ organised events due to the atmosphere and organisation. Great value for money.
Wow what can I say? Did this event last year too. Love it. So friendly and well organised. Great route, lots of marshalls, amazing feed stations. Nothing was too much trouble for them, 1 kind lady is even putting decaf on the list for next time! Really can't praise you all enough. Thankyou for a fantastic day, and an amazing bit of bling! 👏😁
Best organised sportives around. I really can't fault it, even if I tried. Worth every penny!!! If Sportive HQ could influence the weather all year around they would be perfect. 🙂
Worst planned event I have ever been to. From queuing for over an hour from Thorne to get to the event, to having to que for 60 mins to start, to eating the worst excuse of a wrap I have ever seen, worst stocked feed stations of any event. Absolute Joke. Didn’t see a marshal en route and the guy looking after the car park was fast asleep when we got back! ABSOLUTE JOKE
What a great event. Well organised, excellent signage and a great atmosphere. Matt and the team were very helpfull throughout. Definitely a 'Flat' route and my fastest 100 miler ever. Thanks all, I'll be back!
Stunning day, my first Sportive and based on this one I will defiantly be looking to do another one. Every element was professional and all the staff and volunteers were very pleasant and nothing seemed to be an issue. Well done to all involved
I’ve done this event every year since it’s creation.<br />Somehow they manage to improve this event year on year.<br />The Marshall’s are great , all staff do everything possible to make this an amazing day out .<br />
Another well organised sportive...this was my 5th and I loved every minute ..well staffed and food was fab. Barnsley road club had a amazing ride so thanks again 🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
I love Matt's events. They're well organised, great value and raise money for local charities. What more could anyone wish for? Keep doing what you're doing Team Sportive HQ!
Lovely fast course, with the hidden undulation in the middle. Good selection of food at the feed stops. Would have been nice to have received a medal at the end included in the cost.
A brilliant event. Great work by all the team. Really good route marking, and a great atmosphere. Definitely on my calendar for next year.
The ride welll organised, well signed, good food stops. The only thing was that medals extra unless pre ordered ( extra cost)<br />Any mileage deserves should be reconsidered. I expected a medal or at least a certificate of my achievement when I signed up 😡
Nice day this year compared to last year. Had a bit of a shower but that soon stopped. Race organisation and focus on safety excellent. Marshalling at road junctions good. Could do with one at the Ingram Arms though. Food and drink at feed stations plenty and bike mechanics on hand. Definitely a great sportive and you can tell by the numbers
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Logistics and schedule
06:30 - Parking Opens - Follow Marshals Directions
06:45 - Registration Opens Long and Medium Route
07:45 - Time Trial Riders - Ride Starts
07:50 - 08:15 Long Route Riders Start
08:15 - 09:00 Medium Route Riders Start
08:45 - 09:00 Registration Short Route
09:00 - 09:15 Short Route Riders Start
12:00 - Long Route Option Closes at 39.5 Mile Point
17:00 - Ride Finishes
Registration
- At registration you will receive an envelope with your rider number, twist ties and a sticky back timing chip to put on your helmet.
- Please arrive in plenty of time to complete the registration process
Spectators
There is no fee for spectators to attend this event.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact [email protected]
How to get there
Bus Park, Thorne, Doncaster DN8 5BU, UK
Get directionsAddress: Trinity Academy, Church Balk, Thorne, South Yorkshire. DN8 5BY
Parking is available free of charge through 3 separate parking areas adjacent to the venue with marshals directing you to the nearest car park on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Will there be medical support?
There will be 2 Motorbike Riders circuiting the course on the day from Medi- Bikes. They are both fully qualified paramedics and can assist with many incidents, whilst they are there just for the safety of all of the riders doing the event, if you are find yourself in an emergency situation please do not hesitate to call 999 if needed.
Is there an age restriction for this event?
Riders must be at least 14 to participate. If you are under the age of 18 please contact ([email protected]) to request a parental consent form in advance.
Will there be mechanical support available?
There will be a mechanical support HQ as well as mobile support from fully qualified cycle mechanics.
Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
Route description
Route description
This is one of the flattest courses in the country. SportiveUK went out of their way to find a route where competitors wouldn't have to climb a hill. This is an incredibly popular event and due to the lack of elevation gain, tickets do go very fast.
Distance: 100 miles
The course starts in Thorne and heads south towards Hatfield. From there, riders will head north through Rawcliffe and onto Airmyn. Competitors will then hug the Humber River to Adlingfleet, before heading south through Suswoth, Beckingham and onto South Leverton. From here riders will complete the loop by heading through Retford and Bawtry, before arriving back in Thorne. Feed Station: Keadby – Clayworth
Distance: 65.7 miles
The route is identical to the 100 mile route up until East Ferry. At East Ferry riders will head West into Epworth and will complete the loop by passing through Belton and Sandtoft, before arriving back in Thorne. Feed Station: Keadby
Distance: 25.1 miles
The short distance follows the 100 mile route closely until Rawcliffe. At Rawcliffe, riders will head South through Moorends and then will finish in Thorne. Feed Station: Food on return to HQ
This was my very first event with sportive HQ and I have to Honeslty say I absolutely loved and enjoyed it. The event was well organised with guidance and directions, plenty of informations given well ahead of time with an excellent price value for the event. I returned for flat 100 south and rode flat 200 with them. Will definitely recommend.
Fab,organised,great value!Food lovely and medal lovely too.Scenery picturesque and highly recommend!
Great event, flat course. Good for a fast 100 miler. Organisations and directions are excellent. A+++
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S Stinchcombe 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2018A great day on a bike for ALL - women, disabled riders - everyone. The course was well planned and well signposted
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L Stinchcombe 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2018I've done 4 or 5 Sportive HQ events in the last 2 years. They're always well organised with great support from the organisers and a fun atmosphere. I'd recommend their events to anyone but particularly those who want to do their first sportive, as I was, due to the high level of organisation and making it an accessible event for beginners.
Great course for a PB. The staff were friendly and helpful and made the event easy to find, park and get ready for. The only down side was a long wait to get started as the event is so popular there were hundreds queuing to get going. However once on the course it was great. For a big distance and trying to keep it flat the course was well planned. All in all a great day out.
A great day, a great route, and definitely a chance to get a personal best. Will be back again next year.
A great event - very well organised and friendly. Easy to access and the provisions of tasty wraps, energy powder and coffee at the feed stations were a nice additional touch.
Tough when it gets windy! Well organised and fairly quiet roads. Very flat as you’d expect... 5/5...
This was my first century ride and also my first sportive event, I found it to be very well organised and it really put me at ease with all the support there right the way through. The food stations were excellent, providing very good facilities and the vegetable tikka wraps were lovely too. I am not very good with hills and this was a perfect flat route. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.
Fantastic Sportive, done it for last 5 years come Rain or Shine. Excellent day out looking forward to next years event
Love this Sportive, well organised and fantastic signage and food stops, great support from Matt and his team, also love the photo’s . Looking forward to next years event
Excellent event, very popular. <br />Well organised with great feed station.<br />Organisers were friendly and give you a great welcome at finish.
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Mark Heeles 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Really enjoyed this sportif . Really friendly staff , lovely fast course that was well signed.Great atmosphere at the finish
Really well organised and fantastic assistance when needed. Had a slight coming off and the medic cover was fabulous. Overall recall enjoyable
My first ever sportive, very enjoyable, great feed station, easy to follow signage and great parking.
Excellent from the off rider information well signed route great banter with other riders. refreshment at stops had plenty of choice a great day out. I would highly recommend this ride
A great challenge without the pain and misery of climbing all day.<br />A great event put together by a great team. Top marks.
Great feed stations enroute loads of support the route was well signed and gave confidence all the way round
Very well organised and enjoyable event. The food was good although there wasn't much left at some of the feed stations but we managed. I particularly enjoyed the drone video that was filmed in the morning before the start.
Excellent well organised Sportive. Feed stations well stocked. Excellent encouragement from other riders. Able to push myself due to the terrain.
Love this, did the 65 miles the first two years I began cycling and then 17/18 did the 100 miles. Missed it due to illness this year. Just love everything about it. Although flat it can be quite challenging if the wind makes an appearance. Excellent organisation all round- can’t fault it.
One of my first sportifs I had done. Friendly staff and good directions of where to go/what to do.<br />Great course
Brilliant mechanical support on the day, great feed stops with honest food a really very well run event
Third year running love this Sportive, well organised, love the feed stations and the best signage of any events undertaken. Matt and his team work really hard to put these events on. Sadly due to other commitments only done one this year, but will be back for 2020. Merchandise is very good quality great day out and good photographs too. If you haven’t done one, get yourself booked for next year, guarantee you won’t be disappointed 5*
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Karl-Eric D5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019A very well organised event on a well thought out course that allows experienced riders to push on for a century PB and the less experienced to enjoy a good ride.
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S Cannings4.7
Did the 100 Mile in 2018LP
Did the 100 Mile in 2019
Well organised, fun experience for a novice, friendly helpful staff who were knowledgeable but not pushy.
Very enjoyable event, which was well organised. It was well signed and there was a great atmosphere throughout. It also felt there was sufficient support should it have been required for anyone struggling.
Sportive HQ fantastic events, well organised, Great support for riding but also the back up, When required.
Well organised and well run event. The course was well marked and clear. Would definitely recommend to friends.
I don’t take part in many Sportive but this one is a must!<br />Easy to get to, safe parking on site if you arrive early. Lots of snacks available to support your nutrition en route. Plenty of experienced marshals and helpers along the way. No matter how long it takes there is always someone there to cheer you on at the end.<br />Just brilliant!
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Andrew Clark 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Amazing well organised event with and amazing support crew and medical back up if needed. Amazing to find out your full potential on a flat long distance course but all ways options to what distance you would like to do too.
This was my favourite sportive by far - it was friendly & well organised. The feed stations were amazing. I loved that you could choose if you wanted a t-shirt/medal. <br />Great event - highly recommend.
Flat 100 & Sportive HQ a perfect combination, great team of volunteers, excellent signage, fantastic atmosphere 👍👍👍👍👍
My first sportive & it was organised very friendly and great food. 😀 I will definitely do this event again & recommend to others
Sportive HQ are simply the best company at putting on these events and the price is the best out there!
For anyone who is intimidated by hills its perfect. The course isn't so vertically challenging that it puts you off like some. The medal is awesome but you do have to order it separately.
Amazing event, very well organised, fantastic staff, just a complete all round great day, would highly recommend this event.
Great event, well run and organised. Friendly team and riders. Great day out on the bike. Will be back next year.
Great fun to do. Course pretty flat but still interesting. Food stations great and all the volunteers were lovely. Will be doing again next year.
Great event. Food and tea stops were amazing. Course flat but still enjoyable and lots to see. Will be back next year
Not a problem getting parked at the venue and even the local residents were very obliging. Great festival type atmosphere at the start and finish. Support crew were very welcoming, very organised and nothing seemed to be a problem with any requests or a quick look at the gears on the bike. I'll be back for 2020.
Best value sportives by a country mile! Great feed stations and fast flat course! Perfect for a century PB
If anyone is thinking of doing a 100mile then I would highly recommend this. It's flat as can be, great quiet country roads, great feeding stations and very helpful volunteers and organisers from start to finish.
Simply a fantastic 'Early Season' Sportive for All Levels of Cyclists :-) The Flat 100 literally ticks all of the boxes; brilliantly organised from start to finish... As a very experienced cyclist I love this event as it helps me focus on early season goals :-)
Fantastic day, well organised, fab route and friendly people. I was a lone female rider and was really welcomed. Highly recommended !
Either as a first timer or a veteran, this is an amazing event with great feed stations, well signposted, well managed and a friendly supportive vibe from all riders. See you again for my 3rd successive year 👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻
My first event like this and I loved it. Course was ideal for me and the staff were very friendly, particularly at the food stops
Brilliant event. Well organised, great feed stop and a cracking medal. Cannot wait for next year. It's a must.
A really well organised event, flat course so great for stepping up a distance, or just cruising round with your friends.
A very well organised event as usual, top event great easy to follow directions and very friendly atmosphere.
A great event. My first 100 mile made much more enjoyable by the fantastic organisation and support from everyone involved. Plenty of feed stations, food and drink. Staff on hand to sort out any problem with the bike. See you again next year
Pretty fast route, very well signed and excellent support staff where needed, good food stops, friendly atmosphere.
Excellent parking, good facilities and food, well organized, well run in a good friendly manner. Well signed and good back up, friends tyre blew up so mechanic was needed. Great food stops, and pretty quiet roads.
Always well organized, good food stops,friendly atmosphere, good or bad weather this ride is excellent, whether doing 100 or 65 miles this is a great sportive.
Fantastic flat route for a speedy ride. Great organisation and supportive volunteers all round. As a lone female rider I feel extremely safe.
Good work keep it up, really loved it and will definitely be back wheni get the chance to ride this again.
Superb event as usual from Sportive HQ, well organised, good parking. Very friendly and helpful marshals with awesome feed stops!
Was a great event. The course is fantastic. Has some tough sections in it. The feed stations were great plenty of food and drink at the feed stations.
First ever 100 mile ride, all fears dispelled by excellent information beforehand and superb organisation on the day ~ a brilliant experience
My first 100 mile event ~ all fears dispelled by excellent info beforehand & superb organisation on the day ~ a brilliant day
Done the flat 100 twice, enjoyable and great feed stations. Good for chasing a pb as amazingly flat route
Really enjoyed this. I usually do the tour of cambridge but this was much better value and I will definitely be back next year. Thanks
Best organised and supported event ever! I just love Sportive HQ events, as the organiser put a lot of hard work and dedication into his events. It starts from communication prior to the rides, the available information about the event, the extremely cheap price, the support at the start and during the rides and the fantastic atmosphere at the finish, not to mention the feed stops are well equipped with everything you need.
Well organised like usual, good route, nice food and an amazing medal.<br />Good friendly atmosphere and helpful team.
Having recently completed Ride London I can confidently say I am so lucky to have such a safe and well organised sportive so local. I know it’s on a different scale but the big guys have much to learn. Having done the Flat 100k three times I’m ready for the 💯 mile next year. Thanks as always to the excellent marshals and organisers.
Brill sportive very well organised, wouldn’t expect anything less from Matt & his team great feed stops too
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Victoria W5.0
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Jacqueline5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Great event for all cyclist, absolutely value for money, great feed stations, well organised, see you all in 2020 for more of the same.
I travelled 250 miles to take part for the second year in this superb organised event the parking start food stops and most of all well marked route make this a super event<br />Thanks to all involved
First 100 miles in one day. We'll organised, friendly crowd. Tiring, but very rewarding. Can't wait till next year......
Great day and the course was lovely. Having trained in Huddersfield, this certainly was flat! Organisation at the start was a little haphazard but once we were riding that was forgotten
Fantastic event for your first Sportif. Well organised and run by a very friendly and helpful team. Can’t recommend highly enough. We always book early t avoid disappointment.
Excellent if your chasing a new pb average!! Best food stops of any sportive. Took my dad this year and he couldn't get over how good the food way. Did velo birmingham and the food was in a different world
Great event. Always a good crowd and loads of helpful support. Well fed too. Simple and brilliant a great start to the sportive season
2nd time ive done this, had a great day and new pb over the course, very happy with everything, it is very busy at the start so id get there early for parking 8
Well run event great course if you are new to cycling . Feed stations are great very well signed course
Very well organised, unbelievable atmosphere from start to the finish line. Also very reasonably priced.
My second time at the Fast and Flat 100, missed 2018 and couldn’t wait to better my previous time . <br />Good venue with plenty of parking and facilities <br />Great route , well marked out , the feed stations are fantastic. . Top day out
Great organisation. Clear routes with good markings. Amazing support. A no hassle challenge. Brilliant.
I didn't have to worry or think about a thing, it was all there. Roure marking is the best I've seen, great feed stations with huge variety and very enthusiastic volunteers, fabulous medal, superb route that gave me a PB and a great atmosphere amongst the riders. I had a great time!
Well organised event .<br />Friendly helpful staff<br />Great signage and food stops <br />Really fast safe course
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Shaun wyllie5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019Great first 100 event, want to do more next year. The route was fab with good feed stations but could of done with more toilets at the lunch stop.
This was my least favourite ride as there were too many riders in a small place. It took ages to queue for the start which I have not experienced in the other HQ Sportives. No party atmosphere at the end either. Just busy busy busy. I did enjoy the ride though.
Fantastic event, second time doing this on our tandem. Brilliant support and organisation; not too much hanging around at the start. Good food at the feedstops and excellent value for money. Cant wait until next year.
This was my first 100mile sportive- you just couldn’t fault it. Clear road signs, fantastic food/drink at the break stops, really friendly Marshall’s and a great route for all abilities.
Top event - it’s so good I come back year after year. If you’ve not tried a Sportive HQ event then I recommend it - top feed stations, brill signage and a lovely day out.
Excellent start location, very well organised from start to finish, pre event correspondence was great. Well run and stocked feed stations. </p><p>
Brilliant organisation, great helpful staff, good routes well signposted, great food at feed stations
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Chris Wall5.0
Did the 65 Mile in 2019My new favourite Sportive.. good course, although the “neutralised” bit at the start was a little rocky. Great feed stations, and super friendly. Had a great time.
Excellent event as always from the Sportive HQ team. Third consecutive year I've done it and pleased to report that standards keep getting better. Great route that is within the compass of most cyclists yet offering just the right degree of challenge. Food, mechanical support and signage are top drawer, allowing entrants to focus on their cycling. Great friendly atmosphere make this a must do. Hope to be back next year!
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Rita Mooney 5.0
Did the 65 Mile in 2016Such a brilliantly organised event. The food was superb, I’ve never seen the food presented in polystyrene boxes to keep it cool and fresh, there were 10 different varieties of wraps, my favourite was the coronation chicken. Well signposted, friendly staff and great conversation afterwards with the owner. All in all it’s the best Sportive I have ridden on. Oh and free photos posted for anyone to download, yes free, no charge.
This is a very well organised event with great well stocked feed stations. <br />Lovely flat course. <br />Great welcome from event staff when you finish.
Great organisation, a little congested near the car park, but was soon parked up. The facilities where 1st class. Looking forward to my next event with Sportive HQ. If you want big event atmosphere with a small entry fee, this is the place. 🙂
Fantastic as always, do at least 3 sportive hq events every year for the past three years. Can’t fault them !
The guy who gave it 1 star must be a electric bike rider whose bike was flat. They are Amazing events
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Andy steels 5.0
Did the 100 Mile in 2019I've done 4 of your events, including this one, and I could not fault them if I tried. Great signage, great volunteers, great organisation, low prices, great food, great atmosphere, great medals, what's not to love?!
Fantastic event. Very well organised with great feed stations. Will definitely be back next year. 10/10 from me
Fab ride, great organisation, great sign posting and feed stations - very female friendly! This is our second year and we’ll be back for a third. Love the medal too!
Execellent event , super staff along the way . Great course and thoroughly enjoyed by myself and work colleagues .
Good event, as usual well organized (3rd year for me) and a great atmosphere.Feed stations up to their usual top standard .
First time doing this and can't fault the organisation and course. As a lone female rider it's the safety aspect I love.
Great value, great signage & very well organised with excellent food & drink, best one I've done! look forward to the next.
Great event, well organised, quick registration. Great food stops. What more can you ask for. Oh and they support some great charities.
First Sportive (and first century) and it beat all expectations (despite a heavy crash)<br />The food at the feed stations tasted nice (the cakes !!) while ideal for a long ride<br />the Mechanics was ace - fixed my bike and allowed me to finish under 6h
A fantastic day as always, this is the 4th time I have done this ride. It is very well organised and everyone is so friendly helpful and encouraging . The feed stops are the best I have ever experienced ( have done other sportives which cost more and didn’t even get a sandwich ) Great value for money. Well marshalled and well sign posted. Well done Matt and team
Great organisation, Fantastic route well signed feed stations are great great value for money and the merchandise is also great quality
You will never find better signage. Arrows everywhere. Feed stations are excellent, and the chap who is in charge (never know his name) will go out of his way to assist. Last event I did I forgot to bring a spare inner tube. Went to registration to see if I could buy one. Within 30 secs one was given me. No charge !!.. Cannot fault hem.
We have done this Sportive for the last 4 years, definitely my favourite, the communication beforehand is superb, everything is sent out in plenty of time, on the arriving in the morning the organisation is very slick and relaxed, the signs for the various routes were clear and Marshalls dotted about were cheerful and friendly, the food stops are excellent, will definitely be signing up for another on soon.
Done this four years in a row, gets better n better every time!!! Excellent in every department. Would highly recommend this to everyone
This was my 2nd flat 💯 sportive, this event is very well organised with superb feed stations. The route is so well signposted that you don’t need any downloaded maps. Do it you won’t be disappointed.</p><p>
Very well organised and run, as always with Sportive HQ. I happily recommend these events to the women riders I encourage as a Breeze Champion, as they feel very friendly and inclusive. The marshalling and medical backup are excellent.</p><p>No need to download the route, signposting is exemplary.
Superbly run as always, clearly marked roads ,all staff pleasant and helpful and great quality feed stations and merchandise
This was my first time attempting the flat app indeed my first century I don’t think it will be my last
Great event, excellent feed stations, well sign posted and free photos, what more could you ask for.</p><p>Will hopefully be back next year.
Some of the roads were VERY busy and dangerous. Food stations were ok but drinks were not pre prepared. Food was a little limited. A couple of the road signs were not clear and myself plus a few other riders took a wrong turn meaning we did extra mileage. A friend had a mechanical issue and waited over an hour for help which didn’t arrive. Not enough Marshalls on the route especially at the finish where members of the public ended up directing us into the finish. Apart from these issues it was a good day out and I’ll do it again in future.
After doing the 65 in the rain I stepped up to the 100 this year. A bit disappointing that the 100 took in quite a lot of dual carriage way with fast traffic. However route was generally good and feed stations well spaced. Ran out of energy drink at one and ended up with orange squash with was poor. Items at feed stations were far less than other sportive. Atmosphere was great - rode with 3 other riders for about half the course. My biggest grip is the marshaling at the start. Complete chaos. Those marshaling need hi-vis and some training. It wasn't clear who was marshaling, and in the car park the marshal was standing inside the car park and not in sight of the traffic. A long wait to get going at the start.
After the miles of training we had done in all kinds of weather and routes over the last few months in and around the Yorkshire countryside<br /> I totally LOVED this i really enjoyed the whole day even when it rained !!<br />Thank you to the organisers and marshals and of course fellow riders 🚴🏻♂️
An excellent day, well organised with good quality feed stations. The atmosphere was electric and the build up got everyone ready.
I wasn't sure what to expect with this being my 1st Sportive. but my concerns were soon put to rest by the friendly and well organised way this Ride was run. From the Start venue with a nice controlled start, good signage and marshals at busy junctions, plenty of delicious food hot and cold drinks at the feed stations. Great value and overall great atmosphere!<br />I now look forwards to booking my next Sportive HQ ride in the very near future.
A long time waiting in the start line queue to set off and a long time waiting to get in the car park, but on the whole a very good event. <br />Bit of an anti-climax at the finish though.
This was my first sportive with HQ. I wouldn’t hesitate to enter more. Very well organised and professional. Great atmosphere. My one and only negative comment was not enough toilets for the ladies at 2nd feed station. A very minor niggle.
Very well organised. Would have liked count down banners towards the end would spur you on more. Shame merchandise was sold out when we crossed the line.
Brilliant event! Great atmosphere with the riders and very clear what to do. Only 1 improvement and that would be to move the tent where you collected your merch further down the finish line straight so that there was less queueing when you finished and maybe have two people doing it so that it was a little faster. But apart from that a brilliant event. Should be back next year
Brilliant! very well organised event, the food stops are above and beyond, extremely well organised and signposted. and a great choice of roads. will be riding again next year and plan on doing the Peterborough one in july.
Well marshalled, great atmosphere, rode with some great people, welcome and tasty sustenance at the food stop! A little confusing regarding start times but we all got away ok. Hope to be back in 2020.
Absolutely spot on. Great course layout, friendly organisers and support crew. Food stops were excellent
First timer,will definitely return to do more of these.excellent organisation, everything seemed to go to plan despite there being large numbers of people at the start<br />5*
Just thought I'd write you a quick review to thank you and your team for organising such and amazing event. This wasn't just my first 100 mile ride, it was my first ever sportive. I absolutely loved it!! Everyone was so friendly and well organised. The food stops were perfect, way better than I expected. </p><p>I can't wait to sign up for my next one!
RL
Did the 100 Mile in 2019
Truly amazing, my first event and first 100m, was a great day, lots of good people and stops were amazing from food choice to drinks, the event was run exemplary, will be doing more
Great ride, highly recommended for someone looking to do their first century. Well signed, marshalled and well stock feed stations and plenty of opportunity to fill bottles. Travelled from NE Lincs to try some different roads, had never done a sportive solo before still feel like I haven't as found some very welcoming groups and friendly cyclists to join. Great value for money.
Absolutely brilliant. Great size, great route, great venue (good parking and facilities at start), great people. Boom!
As ever, brilliantly organised. Great feed stations. Friendly people. Even the weather was spot on. Cheers.
Bob on ride, 100 miles flat is tougher than it sounds, but good route, signage, plus great mechanical assistance and grub.
I did the 25 mile route 2018 and enjoyed it so much I knew I was always going to do it this year and I chose 65 miles.<br />This year didn’t disappoint either, cracking ride with so much support from Sportive HQ and fellow riders.<br />The route was amazing, especially the last 25 miles after the food station.<br />Oh and the food station, outstanding!!!!!!<br />The bling was pretty amazing too.
A friendly, well organised, female friendly Sportive run by very nice people who care! The signage throughout the course is brilliant, there’s no way you could get lost unless you had your eyes closed. The route is very flat with just a couple of steady drags towards Retford and Gringley. This is the 2nd time we’ve done this and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The medal this year was much improved. So glad my first century was on one of your Sportives! Keep up the great work. 🚴♀️
Third year I’ve done this event and everything just keeps getting better. Great organisation and fantastic route marking and marshals. A flat route but still a good challenge with all you could possibly need at the feed stations. Will be back again next year
A great ride, well organised, feed station excellent as well as the tea and biscuit stop. Liked the water, tea and biscuit stop six miles from the finish. A good day with excellent people and volunteers who give their time up for these events as if it was not for them they would never take place
Sportive HQ team put on a great event this weekend, the team work really hard to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. Very well organised, excellent rider pack pre event, fabulous feed stations & atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Chapeau Matt, yet another fantastic event from Sportive HQ. This is my third flat 100 and each year I think it can't get better and each year you seem to achieve it. Fantastic team of people, great feed stations, great signage, great marshals and what an atmosphere. Kudos.
Cracking Sportive, well organised with excellent signage and marshalling. The course could hardly be flatter and is almost exclusively on quite roads. The food at the feed stops is of an extremely high standard, loved the chicken, bacon and sweetcorn wraps!! Top day on a bike thanks Matt and the Sportive HQ team
This event is always a joy to take part in. The atmosphere was even bigger than previous years with the increased competitor numbers! Great feed stops, route signage, mechanical and medical support.
Excellent event, very well organised with friendly and helpful support. Highly recommended and will do more events with sportive hq
Amazing event !<br />Sportive HQ put on THE BEST value for money sportives in the UK! Amazing happy volunteers and incredible food stops!<br />Perfect 10/10
3rd year doing this sportive, gets better every year!<br />Thank you Matt & everyone for making a fantastic day
A great event and a fantastic course. Really enjoyed the day. My only annoyance is the lack of non meat option wraps at the feed stations
My second year on this course, this event and the company that run it are, spot on, the venue is great, I can not fault any of it, awesome b
My first Sportive. Excellent day all you had to do was turn up and ride. All the organisers and Marshall's and everyone associated with the event were superb.
Great event. Would thoroughly recommend. Great value for money. Feed stations were superb, especially the home made cake!
Apart from the parking (stewards not having a clue and people parking wherever they wanted), and delayed start times, the day was brilliant. I understand lots of people had problems getting to the parking in the first place, although we seemed to come in by a quiet backroad and got straight in. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the day. The route was clearly marked, feed and drink stops were well stocked and food was good. The cyclists I saw and rode with all obeyed the highway code, and were a great bunch. I'll definitely do another one when my legs recover, sometime next year maybe lol! Well done all!
Fantastic value. Best organised cycling event that I have attended. Amazing feed stations & friendly people. Highly recommended.
Absolute fantastic event couldn’t fault it in any way. Great support team, feed stations, medical cover, signage made this one to remember. Definitely in my diary for next year. Thanks to the whole team for a great event
Excellent event! It is the one event I really like, trustworthy, well planned, great signage, friendly marshals and good food!
Great event which is suitable for riders of all standards. Organisation is spot on with marshalls, feed stations and support all excellent. Only tiny thing i think they could improve is the car parking as it seems to get a little congested
Great event as always my third year and gets better every year. <br />
Fantastic. The feed station with 5 miles to go. Shattered. I got a cup of tea and encouragement! Amazing. I sailed home 👌
Amazing experience, second time riding with Sportive HQ (but we finished this one)! Massive thank you to Matt and your team for being fabulous. Medics were awesome again as well and patched me up well. Can’t wait for my next ride with you guys!!
Well organised event. Sign posted very well so you don’t need a wahoo/garmin. Only negative not enough toilets at feed station and the food wasn’t great - not a great selection of wraps so I only managed to get a cuppa and some cake. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and support.
A well organised and enjoyable event. Faultless considering the number of entries and range of abilities.
Such a well organised event. It’s the best one I’ve done. The signage was wonderful, the marshals were great, the food was great, the route was great (65) and the Medal is FAB!! You could certainly other cycling events a thing or two!
A very well organised event, enthusiastic and friendly volunteers with great feed stations. Good selection of food including plenty of vegetarian options. Deducted one star as there was a lot of waiting at the start: I appreciate a rolling start is not very practical or safe with so many riders but perhaps letting off people in timed slots could work? Or by distance. </p><p>Overall loved it, brilliant event.
Fab ride, the whole route had directional flags to make it so easy to follow, the volunteers were amazing, stops were perfect. What an amazing day!!
A very well organised and managed event, with a great atmosphere. I’ve done the 100 mile event twice on my solo bike, but did the short route yesterday on our Tandem! <br />A brilliant day out!