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A beautiful ride around the Dorset countryside and enjoying all that it has to offer, Fantastic views, open spaces and historical scenery.

Parts of the route will follow the same roads as the proposed 2022 Tour of Britain,and the cycle routes are a mix of flat sections, sometimes for miles and of course its Dorset so we have to do some climbing.

Come and join us in this early summer sportive, the weather can’t be guaranteed but the enjoyment can.

No matter your ability, this is a friendly and welcoming sportive, but be aware there are some testing climbs on the routes.

All our events are fully supported with marked routes, you won't have to worry about anything other than the cycling.

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DORCHESTER CRICKET CLUB

Dorchester

Dorset
DT1 1QW
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15h JUNE 2024

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ROUTES AVAILABLE

Below you will find the event routes, and links to the downloads for GPS and GPX.

The strava and GPX links will be live one month before an event.

ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING THE ROUTES TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE.


Long route

DISTANCE 162 km 
ELEVATION 1430 m




Medium route

DISTANCE 113 km 
ELEVATION 1394 m




short route

DISTANCE 69 km 
ELEVATION 766 m



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SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION

  • EVENT TIMINGS
    GENERAL EVENT TIMINGS

    Parking will open at 0700                              

    Registration will be from 0730 – 0845

    You can start from 0730 - 0900

    The START will close at 0900 you will not be able to start after this time.                                                          

  • ROUTES AND MAPS
    ROUTES AND MAPS

    You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link.

    ROUTE MAP

    If you require a printed map, you need to download and print your own, there are no printed maps available at the event.

    Although the routes are comprehensively marked with route arrows on occasion people move these signs, we suggest downloading the route to a phone or navigation device just in case you need route assistance on the day.

  • COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS
    COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS

    For the safety of riders and the sanity of event staff we must use cut offs, if you start your ride at the appropriate time and can ride at approx. 12 mph you will make the course split point.

    On this event the cut off is at 1200 and 1400 , you must be at the 70 km and 122km point by then to continue the Long route, If not, you will be directed to the medium course, this affects the Long route only.

    RIDERS ON ALL ROUTES MUST RETURN TO THE EVENT VENUE BY 1630

  • FEED STATIONS
    FEED STATIONS

    We try to have a varied mixed at the feed stations, these will include: -

    • Energy drink(vg)
    • Water(vg)
    • Flap jack
    • Cake
    • Bananas
    • Crisps(v)
    • Jellybeans or Jelly babies
    • Tea and Coffee

    Plus a few other things that we source as they become available, not everything on the above list will be available at every feed.

    Please note we do not supply gels and we cannot guarantee the products do not contain nuts, gluten, or wheat, if you have specific food intolerances you will need to carry your own supplies.

  • FEED STATION LOCATIONS
    FEED STATION LOCATIONS

    Depending on your route choice will determine how many feed stations you have :-                                                           

    • FEED 1,

      Strangways Village hall, Abbotsbury,

      33 km All routes.

    • FEED 2,

      West Lulworth Village hall,

      84 km Long route only.

    • FEED 3,

      Millbourne st Andrew village hall,

      114 km Long route, 82 km Medium route.

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O.T.D

ON THE DAY COSTS ARE £ 50.00 FOR ALL ROUTES

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WHATS INCLUDED

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SIGNED ROUTES
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FREE FEED STATIONS
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EVENT PHOTOS TO PURCHASE
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ROUTE MEDAL
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TIMED EVENT
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MECHANICAL SUPPORT
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FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
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FIRST AID
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BROOM WAGON
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

There is a Train station (Dorchester South) close to the start serviced from London.

There is plenty of accomodation locally, including a premier inn.

ROAD LINKS

Reading 2 hr,

Bristol 1 hr 50 mins,

Swindon 2 hr,

Exeter 1 hr 30 mins.