Matlock Top Ten Sportive Sat 25 October

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NEW EVENT – Matlock Top Ten - Tackle the famous hill climbs surrounding Matlock. This is an extremely challenging short sportive with ride options of 60km and 30km based in the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside – expect some very steep ascents (10 on the long route; 4 on the shorter route) with gradients in excess of 20%. Includes: Sydnope Hill, Bank Road, Riber Road, Wirksworth, Bonsall, Birchover & Rowsley Bar. Make this sportive your final big challenge before Winter.

On each route expect:
•A clearly signed/arrowed route
•A feed-station providing juice, water, gels/bars and fruit
•Colour route map provided including emergency numbers
•SPORTident chip timing for an instant post-event time
•Refreshments at the finish
•Gold, silver and bronze awards based on your finishing time

http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/matlock-top-ten/

http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/challenge-events-outdoor-activities.asp?race_id=502

The Matlock "Top Ten" Sportive - Saturday 25th October - tackle the famous hill climbs surrounding Matlock. Extremely challenging short sportive, based in the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside. Expect steep ascents with gradients in excess of 20%.

Event Date
25 October 2014

Event Duration
Route options: 60km or 30km

Last Entry Date
23 October 2014
Location
The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, Matlock DE4 2EQ - click here for a map. Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am. (click for map)
Event Type
Road Cycling/Sportives
Pricing Info
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Info
Enter online using the box above and then follow the links/prompts. Alternatively you can enter via British Cycling through our dedicated road biking website www.darkwhitecycling.co.uk - this website also provides full event details including routes, route profiles, timings etc