3 Counties 100 Sportive covers the best cycle routes through Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Starting from the courtyard at Holdenby House in rural Northamptonshire, riders choose between a stunning 100 mile, 112km or 21 mile ride that takes in the beauty of the Naseby Battlefields, Eyebrooke Reservoir, the Welland Viaduct, Rutland Water and the Cottesbrooke Estate.
Three distances are on offer, all of which take in Derbyshire and Leicestershire's fantastic scenery, on mainly quiet roads heading out as far as Cannock Chase on the 160km route, whilst the 80km and 40km routes take in country lanes around Tutbury, Needwood Thurvaston and Dalbury.
Welcome to "The North Derbyshire Challenge" sportive offers four distances covering North Derbyshire and the Peak District and will prove a memorable ride with gorgeous scenery and some challenging hills. This year, we've included some challenging but not insurmountable hills including Two Dales, Beeley Moor and that one that takes you by surpruse with 5km to go!
100km cycling event starting from Market Bosworth, Sports Club. Controls at Stonehurst Farm Museam Mountsorrel. Cafe, plus 3 information controls.
Start at the MK Bosworth Sports Ground opposite the Marina.heading towards Mountsorrel then towards Staunton Harold & calke. From there towards Hicks Lodge then Neatherseal, Orton on the Hill & back to MK Bosworth
This Ride goes through Charnwood Forest and parts of the National Forest. It would be fair to say its Undulating at times but takes in a very nice area of North west Leicestershire and South Derbyshire
We have 3 varied routes to choose from: 24, 50 and 70 miles!
105km cycling event starting from Meriden, Warwickshire. Controls at WELLESBOURNE and HARBURY, plus 2 information controls.
Mostly country lanes across the Avon then leafy scenery past Edgehill Civil War site. Then climbs through Burton Dassett Country Park before returning round Leamington Spa. Refreshments available at start/finish and at venues on the ride.
The serious cyclists among you have the chance to push yourself while enjoying some excellent undulations, fast straights and ultimately a brilliant cycling experience.
The route heads South and then East towards the Vale of Belvoir, the sportive route then turns North towards Newark before turning west and heading towards Car Colston and East Bridgford.
The Sportive then splits from the 50 mile route and heads north towards Lowdham and Thurgaton. The route then enters an anti-clockwise loop that takes in Fiskerton, Caunton, Sutton-on-Trent, Wellow, Eakring and Edingley before returning through Thurgaton and back to the remainder of the 50 mile route.
The route finishes by passing through Radcliffe-on-Trent and returning via Holme Pierrepont and the riverside path.
Taking in some of the countys stunning scenery, this is a must-do for any cycling enthusiast.
Please note that this event is for people aged over 18 only.
Something for riders of all levels of fitness and experience: a 58 mile route ideal for those newish to cycling and cyclo-sportives, but still hard enough to provide a personal challenge; the toughest challenges come from the 105 and 79 mile rides, which feature the most picturesque lanes and villages the area has to offer. Taking in not only Rutland but neighbouring Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the long route has almost 5000 feet of climbing.
Join us for a Primavera ride around the ancient hills of the Charnwood Forest. The terrain is wooded and undulating. Taking in the most picturesque lanes and villages, including some less hilly sections to the south and west, you'll get a well planned route that shows the best of the area and provides a good test of your fitness. Starting at the modern Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, part of Nottingham University, there is ample parking and good changing facilities. THIS IS A ROAD EVENT, NOT A MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENT.
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