Local Cycle Events

In this section we will list upcoming cycling events that you may find of interest. If you are the organiser of a cycling related event and would like us to include details of your event on this page please contact us to discuss your event.

Spalding Cycling Club Sportives: Sunday 4th March 2012

SCC are holding two sportives on the 4th March.

The first ride is a distance of 64 miles and the second ride with a distance of 100 miles.

You can find full details of the events including how to enter on the SCC web page which is at http://spaldingcyclingclub.wordpress.com

Rutland - Melton International CiCLE Classic: 29th April 2012

Photo by Martin Abbott

The original CiCLE Classic took, and continues to take competitors where no other British race dares; on and off road for 105 miles; providing a course as near to a continental classic as it is possible to create within Britain. European riders compared it to the renowned "Paris - Roubaix but with hills reminiscent of the "Ronde van Vlaanderen".

Full details of this years event can be found at http://www.cicleclassic.co.uk

Lincoln Lions Cycle Ride for Youth : 29th April 2012

If you are aged between 11 and 18 on the 29th April of this year all you have to do is cycle 20 miles within the perimeter of RAF Scampton air base and have a minimum of £20 sponsorship.

There is a £5 entry fee to cover costs

Funds raised are for the Teenage Cancer Trust (http://www.teenagecancertrust.org)

Further information about the event can be obtained from Don Stewart on 01522 796129 or Ann Stanford on 01522 704449 or visit the Lions website at www.lincoln-lions@org.uk.

Lincoln Festival of Cycling May 12th and 13th 2012

May 12th - The 2nd Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive

May 13th – The 57th Annual Lincoln Grand Prix Premier Calendar Cycle Race

Saturday May 12^th:The first Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive was a resounding success with over 400 riders taking part over the two distances of 55 and 92 miles. These will be added to this year with an intermediate distance of 75 miles plus a 25 mile family ride for those with youngsters. A total entry of around 600 is anticipated this year.

All the distances will start from the Yarborough Leisure Centre with the finishes in Castle Square after the climb of the infamous cobbled Michaelgate. Refreshments will be back at Yarborough Sports Centre in The Hub on the cycling circuit.

The web site www.itpevents.co.uk is already up and running where full details can be found and entries can now be made.

Sunday May 13^th:Sunday’s Grand Prix will again be back to its traditional distance of 102 miles over 13 laps of the 8 mile circuit. This will add around 40 minutes to the race time with the start from Yarborough Sports Centre at 10 am and the finish expected in Castle Square at around 2 pm. The event will again attract all the best of the UK based teams and riders with interest already expressed by foreign teams.

British Heart Foundation Vale of Belvoir Ride:13th May 2012

There are two rides, one of 15miles the other of 40 miles, both starting and finishing at Belvoir Castle.

By taking part you can raise vital funds for the Heart Foundation as well as enjoying the ride along the quiet country lanes of the Vale of Belvoir.

Entry costs just £15 (adult) and you can find more details of the event and register on line at http://www.bhf.org.uk

Melton Rotary Cicle (Pork Pies and Stilton)Challenge : 1st July 2012

Follow the Route of the Professionals and experience at first hand the pain & suffering that the ‘greats’ put themselves through each April in the International CiCLE Classic.

180 and 100 kms distances
Fully signed course
Changing & showers at start & finish
Secure parking during event
‘CiCLE’ Doctor on hand
Following vehicle
SiS sports nourishment
Experience 6 ‘off road’ sectors

Full details including online entry at www.eastmidlandsciclechallenge.co.uk

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