Graeme Obree Classic Sportive 2012
EVENT DATE
Sunday 29th July 2012
LOCATION
Auchincruive, Ayr
EVENT SUMMARY
On Sunday 29th of July The Graeme Obree Ayrshire Sportive will set off from Auchincruive College with the opportunity to experience some of the best, most cycling friendly roads in Scotland.
ROUTE INFORMATION
A choice of two route options –
- 48.5 mile intermediate ride – Starting at Auchincruive the route heads south then south east before routing back to Auchincruive. This course has over 1500 feet of climbing and will provide a stern test of fitness and endurance.
- 65 mile endurance ride – Starting at Auchincruive this route will challenge the strongest riders with 68.5 miles of energy sapping roads heading south and south east, crossing the famous Nick o The Balloch climb before switching back up via Straiton and Dalmellington to return to Auchincruive for the finish. The Flying Scotsman himself, Graeme Obree will lead this ride across many of the roads he trained on as a youngster. This course has 3750 feet of climbing and some technical descents and traverses some magnificent scenery in the moorland high above Ayrshire.
EVENT FACILITIES
- Choice of waymarked routes
- On course marshalls
- On course mechanical support
- Feed Stations
- Medical back up
- Event photographers
START LOCATION
The Scottish Agricultural College
Auchincruive
Ayr
KA6 5HW
ENTRY DETAILS
Website entry – Yes (entry webpage)
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