The Dogs Sportive is a challenging event designed by Newmarket Cycling & Triathlon Club to take in some of Suffolk’s loveliest countryside whilst raising funds for The Animal Health Trust (AHT, website here). There are three great routes to choose from with a mixture of rolling hills, flat scenic roads and pretty villages. All three options – the 25mile ‘Terrier’, 50mile ‘Whippet’, 80mile ‘Greyhound – set off from AHT HQ (map here) and take in quiet rolling roads – with the longer two rides dispelling the myth that Suffolk is flat.
Start times are staggered: 9 to 9.45 for Greyhound, 10 to 10.15 for Whippet and 10.30 for the Terrier – with all routes costing £18.40 for online entries, £19 for postal and £25 on-the-day (places permitting). The event promises be a great family day out with other cycle-themed events taking place at the AHT HQ, riders can opt to support the charity by adding an extra £5 to their entry fee when submitting their entry online or by requesting a sponsorship form from AHT directly. Further details at newmarketcyclingtriathlon.co.uk and entries via the British Cycling website here.
