An exciting – and exceptionally full – programme of events has been announced for the inaugural Eastbourne Cycling Festival scheduled to take place on the weekend of May 21/22. The Western Lawns on the town’s seafront will play host to the majority of events (most of which are free to attend or enter).
Events amongst the multitude on offer include: The Eastbourne Rovers Cycling Club time trials (Sunday pm) a “Prologue-style” closed road circuit, starting and finishing outside The Grand Hotel, the “Go-Ride Challenge” an obstacle course within the Festival village (with bikes and helmets provided for free), off-road mountain biking at Princes Park and “The Cappuccino Rides” a series of three events organised by, and for, women which includes a stop for…well, a cappuccino.
A series of road races – sponsored by The Tri Store – will flesh out the packed weekend along with exhibitions and demonstrations and the opportunity for local schools and businesses to enter teams into a 250m static bike sprint in an attempt to beat times set by Tom Copeland and Sir Chris Hoy.
Download the full programme of events here or visit www.eastbournecycling.com for more details and individual event entry information.
