Sportives

Click on the picture once to see Tim H's curious tattoo of a pedal on his left calf.

Five MCCC members joined by Jim's son Andrew and Ted's wife Alice took part in Easter Monday's Cotswold Spring Classic based at Cirencester College. 

Riding out of Bibury three of us who were wearing club jerseys were overtaken by a group of Chippenham Wheelers and as they cycled past, one of them was heard to remark, 'I didn't even know they had a club in Malmesbury.'

There are a few local sportives which might be of interest to some. 

The first is the Cotswold Sportive on Sunday 15th June 2014, where ride HQ is at Didmarton Village Hall. This event is organised by Evans Cycles and has a difficulty rating of just 2 out of 5. You can choose to ride 15, 30, 60 or 90 miles. According to Evans Cycles other than one tough climb this is a faster flatter ride with some great stretches of smooth and level roads. Pre-booked entry is just £17.50 and includes a High5 pack worth £10.

With Tim H's August 100 fast approaching the 90 mile course, which is in fact 86.03 miles, could be a decent shout to help prepare.

The Garmin routes are already up on their website and if there's anyone left, other than me, who doesn't already own one, you can book a free demo Garmin to take with you on the ride.

www.evanscycles.com/pages/rideit-cotswolds-sportive-ride-15th-june-2014 

Next up is the Old Sodbury Sportive on Sunday 17th August 2014 and comes with a personal recommendation from Jim. 

www.sodburysportive.co.uk/

Finally, there's the Severn Bridge Sportive starting from Castle Combe on Sunday 24th August 2014.

www.andycookcycling.com/andy-cook-events/andy-cook-sportives/severn-bridge-sportive/


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