by NickScull
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:38 pm
http://www.ridetheroute.net/
Up to 1,000 amateur cyclists will be able to ride a stage ahead of the Tour of Britain in a special cyclosportive 'Ride the Route' through Shropshire and Worcestershire on Sunday, 26th August 2007.
Stage 3 for the Professionals, who tackle the same stage on the 12th September.
Don’t miss your chance to Ride the Route and be a part of this year’s Tour of Britain!
Billed as this years toughest stage over 101 grueling miles up and down the Malvern Hills, onto the tough Shropshire climbs, followed by fast run into Wolverhampton, finishing on the track just like the Paris – Roubaix, it will guaranteed a hard day in the saddle. One of the climbs will be timed so you can check efforts against the Tour of Britain riders, details of the times will be put on the website after the Tour of Britain has finished.
The route will follow the Tour of Britain stage from Worcester to Wolverhampton, starting at Worcester Race Course and finishing on the Aldersley track in Wolverhampton.
Major Climbs: Malvern Hills, Shropshire Hills
Entries Opening Date: 01/08/2007
Entries Closing Date: 24/08/2007
Entry On the Day: No entries on the day. Entries on line will be accepted on Saturday 25th at Worcester registration.
Max No Entries: 1000
Entry Cost(£): £27.50 (£10 extra for return transport)
Distance(s) (km): 164km
No of Feedstops: 3 full feed zones at 25,50, 75 miles approx with nutrition bars, fruit, water and performance drinks.
Start: Start at Worcester race course, start times from 08.30 to 10.00.
Finish: Finish at Aldersley Stadium on the track, Wolverhampton.
Car Parking Facilities: yes
Enter On-Line: http://www.ridetheroute.net/onlineentry.html
Enter By-Post: no
Support and Benefits:
Fully arrowed and safely marked route.
Static and motorcycle marshals
Timing chips compulsory
Bike and rider numbers for identification and safety purposes.
Entry list updated regularly
Entry confirmation by website listing.
Gold, Silver and Bronze standards with certificates.
Full results service both on the day (30 minute delay) and on the web site.
After event food and drink
First aid
Photographic service.
Support vehicles and broom wagon
Mechanical assistance at start.
Final instructions with downloadable map available on the website 5 days before event.
Goody bag with sponsors products, at signing on.
Links:
http://www.ridetheroute.net/ (official website)
http://www.tourofbritain.com/
www.visitworcestershire.org
www.information-britain.co.uk
www.worcestershire-tourism.org
www.tssc-worcester.org.uk
www.shropshiretourism.info/caravan_camping
www.totaltravel.co.uk
Up to 1,000 amateur cyclists will be able to ride a stage ahead of the Tour of Britain in a special cyclosportive 'Ride the Route' through Shropshire and Worcestershire on Sunday, 26th August 2007.
Stage 3 for the Professionals, who tackle the same stage on the 12th September.
Don’t miss your chance to Ride the Route and be a part of this year’s Tour of Britain!
Billed as this years toughest stage over 101 grueling miles up and down the Malvern Hills, onto the tough Shropshire climbs, followed by fast run into Wolverhampton, finishing on the track just like the Paris – Roubaix, it will guaranteed a hard day in the saddle. One of the climbs will be timed so you can check efforts against the Tour of Britain riders, details of the times will be put on the website after the Tour of Britain has finished.
The route will follow the Tour of Britain stage from Worcester to Wolverhampton, starting at Worcester Race Course and finishing on the Aldersley track in Wolverhampton.
Major Climbs: Malvern Hills, Shropshire Hills
Entries Opening Date: 01/08/2007
Entries Closing Date: 24/08/2007
Entry On the Day: No entries on the day. Entries on line will be accepted on Saturday 25th at Worcester registration.
Max No Entries: 1000
Entry Cost(£): £27.50 (£10 extra for return transport)
Distance(s) (km): 164km
No of Feedstops: 3 full feed zones at 25,50, 75 miles approx with nutrition bars, fruit, water and performance drinks.
Start: Start at Worcester race course, start times from 08.30 to 10.00.
Finish: Finish at Aldersley Stadium on the track, Wolverhampton.
Car Parking Facilities: yes
Enter On-Line: http://www.ridetheroute.net/onlineentry.html
Enter By-Post: no
Support and Benefits:
Fully arrowed and safely marked route.
Static and motorcycle marshals
Timing chips compulsory
Bike and rider numbers for identification and safety purposes.
Entry list updated regularly
Entry confirmation by website listing.
Gold, Silver and Bronze standards with certificates.
Full results service both on the day (30 minute delay) and on the web site.
After event food and drink
First aid
Photographic service.
Support vehicles and broom wagon
Mechanical assistance at start.
Final instructions with downloadable map available on the website 5 days before event.
Goody bag with sponsors products, at signing on.
Links:
http://www.ridetheroute.net/ (official website)
http://www.tourofbritain.com/
www.visitworcestershire.org
www.information-britain.co.uk
www.worcestershire-tourism.org
www.tssc-worcester.org.uk
www.shropshiretourism.info/caravan_camping
www.totaltravel.co.uk