Sportives
Feel up for a challenge?
Then why not try a sportive.
What is a Sportive?
Basically its a mass participation cycling event
Sportives are not bike races, you ride a set course at your own pace and your time is recorded by the organisers
Some events award individual medals depending on your finish time
They are a way of setting yourself a personal challenge to ride a route over a set distance, so they are open to riders of all levels, and generally have route options ranging from around 30 miles to 100 or more
There are sportives held each year in our local area, and we usually have several of our members participating
They are a challenging but fun day out and you finish with a great sense of achievement (and possibly a medal)
Most routes will take you off the main roads along country lanes showcasing the beautiful countryside in which we live
For more information on sportives have a look at this article from the Bike Radar website