As we count down to the UK’s biggest professional cycle race, The Tour of Britain, sponsor Friends Life offer the opportunity for amateurs to follow the pros on one of the key stages.
After the success of hosting a stage of last years Tour of Britain Worcester will host the 2015 Friends Life Tour Ride, a mass participation cycle event for amateur cyclists.
Three route options for the Ride are available, headlined by a ‘Pro’ 100mile route, which will showcase some of the toughest roads in the county and includes 2,246m of ascent. ‘Intermediate’ at 75miles (121km) with 1,538m ascent, and ‘Challenge’ – 40miles [64km] with 427m ascent – round out the offering.
Tour Ride Sportive starts at the University of Worcester Arena, and finishes on Worcester Racecourse allowing for a closed-road finale and with prices staring from £26.
- Facilities include:
- Event centre facilities and parking
- Mechanical support
- Full route signage
- Rider public liability insurance
- Free energy drink + energy snacks
- Electronic chip timing and professional event photography
- Rider times available online
- Official finishers medal and goody bag
- Post-ride food, refreshments & massage
- Emergency event support
- Broom wagon service
Full details of the Tour Ride Sportive 2015 at tourride.co.uk
