One Sportive for next year only ?

Junior · 12-09-2011 3:02pm #1

Guys,

I've done a few sportives this year but I'm kinda thinking next year I'd like to do something different. I wouldn't mind maybe doing a week long one abroad or even something cobbled, I'm not a mountain goat so climbing alps wouldn't float my boat..

Any suggestions as to what to hit next year ?

Beasty · 12-09-2011 3:10pm

On the doorstep, so may take some of the pain out of the £1,450 + VAT entry fee - how about the Ride Across Britain?

Captain Havoc · 12-09-2011 3:37pm

Captain Havocs epic is in the planning phase

ROK ON · 12-09-2011 4:20pm

Junior wrote: »

Guys,

I've done a few sportives this year but I'm kinda thinking next year I'd like to do something different. I wouldn't mind maybe doing a week long one abroad or even something cobbled, I'm not a mountain goat so climbing alps wouldn't float my boat..

Any suggestions as to what to hit next year ?

Im in the same boat.
Why not go to Benelux and ride the route of Gent Wevelgem, RVV (they're not real climbs, more like steep lumps), LBL (might be a bit of climbing), Fleche Walonne.

Or else head to Italy and do the Giro di Lombardy sportif (may involve some climbing).

ROK ON · 12-09-2011 4:20pm

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Captain Havocs epic is in the planning phase

Any hints?

daragh_ · 12-09-2011 4:25pm

Or do a LeJog?

My sister did one this year and had a blast. It was in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and was very well supported.

http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/Documents/EVENTS/Cycling/leog-jul-2011-brochure.pdf

(edit - sorry, should have read Beastys reply first. Similar kind of route)

2 Wheels Good · 12-09-2011 6:09pm

Did the alpine Etape this year, would highly recommend but if you don't like hills maybe the Paris Roubaix one
http://www.parisroubaixchallenge.com/us/homepage.html
Cycling weekly did a feature earlier in the year, think there were over 250 sportives between Ireland and the UK.
The 2nd Etape was a bit flatter so keep an eye on what they pick next year.
Think some of the irish tour companies like on your bike do trips as well

happytramp · 12-09-2011 7:13pm

2 Wheels Good wrote: »

if you don't like hills maybe the Paris Roubaix one
http://www.parisroubaixchallenge.com/us/homepage.html

Seriously going to consider this! Two days before my birthday and my Girlfriend's already on board. Prices on the car ferry seem reasonable and I also get to take in the actual race the following day! Anyone see the entry fee on the site? I couldn't see it but I believe in 2010 the first 300 entrants paid €75.

2 Wheels Good · 12-09-2011 10:09pm

happytramp wrote: »

Seriously going to consider this! Two days before my birthday and my Girlfriend's already on board. Prices on the car ferry seem reasonable and I also get to take in the actual race the following day! Anyone see the entry fee on the site? I couldn't see it but I believe in 2010 the first 300 entrants paid €75.

I paid €75 for mine, through the french site. Should be the same. First 3000 i think got it for that. Think entry opened in early november.

Esroh · 13-09-2011 12:19am

Tour of Sardinia might suit. Has a bit of everything
http://www.peteranne.it/road-cycling/giro-of-sardinia/#/0/0

Junior · 13-09-2011 10:41am

Roubaix looks like something that would interest me alright ..

vektarman · 13-09-2011 3:28pm

Why not try something different, like cycling the Camino.
http://www.followthecamino.com/en/cycle

One Sportive for next year only ?

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