| Specialized bikes are proud to bring you a brand new sportive cycling event hosted at the prestigious Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone race track, Northamptonshire on the opening weekend of the Tour De France 2010. Choose from a 25, 50 or 100 mile loop in the Northamptonshire countryside with chip timing for accurate results and a free cream tea for all CTC finishers! |
| Event | Specialized Silverstone Sportive. 4th July 2010 |
| Date | 04-07-2010 |
| Type | Sportive cycling event 25, 50 or 100 miles |
| Cost | £30 |
| Closing Date | 20-06-2010 |
| Places | 500 |
| Distances | 25 miles, 50 miles or 100 miles |
| Location | Silverstone, Northamptonshire. » Map |
| Schedule | Choose your start time:
Route A. Between 8am and 9am for the 100 mile ride. (£30)
Route B. Between 9am and 10am for the 50 mile ride. (£25)
Route C. Between 10am and 11am for the 25 mile ride.(£20)
Waves start every 10 minutes. You will be able to select your start time when you enter online. Note there is a total limit of 500 riders across the events.
Detailed event instructions will be published on this website two weeks before the event. A reminder will be emailed to you. |
| Terrain | Undulating, mainly quiet rural roads through beautiful English countryside. Hilly enough to be challenging without being too arduous. The course starts at the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone. Enjoy a lap of the Porsche Experience tracks before heading out onto the open roads.
For details of each route please see the 'Final Details' link on the right of this page. Please note that these routes are subject to slight changes due influences out side of our control; e.g road works. Any changes will be well publicised before hand and at the event. All routes will be well marked and major junctions will be marshalled. Maps of each route will be available to collect at event registration. |
| Facilities | Check points and feed stations on route. Hot and cold drinks, energy foods supplied by Clif Bar
Mobile bike mechanic
Mobile medics
Well signed and marshalled route
Ample secure car parking at the venue
Toilets
Bike mechanics from Specialized located at registration to test and adjust your bike
Catering suppling hot food and drinks. Free cream teas for CTC riders!
Free Specialized event T-shirt |
| Accommodation | www.whittleburyhall.co.uk
www.premierinn.com (search 'Brackley Hatch')
www.silverstone.biz |
| Prizes | Free t-shirt to all riders plus various spot prizes from Specialized distributed across categories specified below: |
| Categories | 25 mile ride. Males, Females, Male Veterans, Female Veterans
50 mile ride. Males, Females, Male Veterans, Female Veterans
100 mile ride. Males, Females, Male Veterans, Female Veterans |
| Entry Confirmation | Via email |
| Other Details | Please visit www.specialized.com for more information on Specialized products.
Clif Bar will be providing nutritional support on the course for riders to refuel with and the event is partnered with the Geoff Thomas Foundation. |
| Comments | Please ensure you read and understand the event terms and condtions on the check out page of the online entry system. |
