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Sportive Road Ride Info
The sportive road ride offers a range of distances giving novice and experienced road riders the opportunity to ride their bike with like-minded people on some of the UK’s most picturesque lanes and back roads. The routes are fully way-marked and riders are given a FREE Memory Map OS map to help with navigation. Medium and Long routes have SIS drink stations en route.
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Sportive road family route
An introduction to road riding designed for the whole family to enjoy. The approximate 15-mile distance has minimal climbing and takes place on quieter roads.
Sportive road short route
With a distance of around 30 miles the short route is an ideal starting point for the casual rider or the commuter who wants to spend some leisure time on their bike - Hybrid bikes and Mountain bikes with slick tyres are welcome!
Sportive road medium route
At about 60 miles (45 miles for winter rides) the medium route provides a good workout in the saddle for the experienced cyclist. This is the perfect distance to integrate the ride into your training schedule and work your way up to the long distance route.
Sportive road long route
Designed to challenge riders, this 90-mile plus (70 miles for winter rides) route will test your fitness and stamina while providing an enjoyable day out with like-minded cyclists.
Climbing rating
The Ride It! events take place in a variety of locations throughout the UK with a diverse range of topography. To give riders a better idea of the amount of climbing involved we provide a rating for each event:
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Please note: These ratings are a guide only. Conditions and the amount of climbing can be effected by weather, trail obstructions, route changes and more.
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