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Manchester 100 Mile – August 31, 2014

Manchester 100 Mile

Manchester 100 MileA truly classic ‘Century’ ride – the Manchester 100 Mile route follows beautiful lanes through a wide sweep of Cheshire and helps to raise funds for the Christie charity for good measure.

 

Starting and finishing at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester (map here), the route heads first to Northwich, taking in Delamere Forest and Nantwich (the half way point) for lunch before heading back through Middlewich to the Finish.

 

Early starts are the order of the day with away times from 6.45 to 08.15am to allow for a more leisurely approach to tackling the all important 100 milestone – although full support from mechs, support vehicles and marshals should help too. As will the Bike Events excellent guide to race preparation, which is available here.

 

If you still want to bag a ‘Century’ but think 100miles might prove a little chewy, there is also a 100km option with the same start and finish. The entry fee for the Manchester 100 Mile is £20 and the 100km alternative a pound cheaper at £19. Full details of Manchester 100 and online booking at bike-events.co.uk

 

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London to Southend – July 20, 2014

London to Southend

London to SouthendStarting in Victoria Park, East London (map here), the 52mile route heads quickly out of town and after stops along the way for lunch and tea, reaches the finish in the pretty gardens of Priory Park, Southend where riders can relax and enjoy refreshments, music and sports massage before making your way home via Southend Victoria railway station, which is close by.

 

Entry fee for the London to Southend is £20.50, reduced to £19.50 for team entry (six or more riders) and the start times are run staggered between 7am and 9.10am to avoid early congestion. All the usual niceties are covered including signed routes, mech and first aid and organisers, Bike Events, even publish an excellent guide to race preparation – click here.

 

Full details of the London to Southend – which is run to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation – and online entry at bike-events.co.uk

 

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Hertfordshire 100 – May 18, 2014

hertfordshire100A new ride from Bike Events, the Hertfordshire 100 is an ideal way to enjoy spring cycling through pretty villages and the lush countryside of Hertfordshire. Take the challenge on the 100mile route through a landscape of beautiful half-timbered cottages and colourful marketplaces with a choice of charities to raise funds for (or pick your own).

 

Starting and ending at Knebworth House (map here) and with start times from 7-8am the Hertfordshire 100 offers marshals, mechanics, refreshments and support vehicles to help you through this challenging but beautiful ride. Bike Events publish an excellent guide to race preparation – click here – and entry fees are set at Club Entry £17.00, Entry Pack 100 miles £18.50 and Team Entry (6 or more) £18.00 per person.

 

Running alongside is the gentler Hertfordshire 50/25 meaning there’s something for (almost) everyone here. Full details and online entry at bike-events.co.uk