Surrey Legs of Steel 2012






EVENT DATE
Saturday 15th September 2012
LOCATION
Box Hill, Surrey
EVENT SUMMARY
The Surrey Legs of Steel cycle sportive is held to commemorate Dave Aitchison, a rising star in British triathlon and Ful-On Tri club member who died suddenly in January 2007 aged 29. The Surrey Legs of Steel event, now in its fifth year, will be open to anyone with a passion for cycling and the thigh-burning Surrey hills where Dave did so much of his training for his spectacular 2006 season. All profits from the event will go towards Dave Aitchison SportsAid Fund set up in Dave’s name by his family and the club to assist talented young triathletes in the Triathlon London region.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Two route option on offer –
- 81km – The long route at 81km has 1600m of climbing and will take riders up eight major climbs: Ranmore Hill, Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill, Winterfold Hill (an awesome 21% climb!), St Martha’s Hill, Coombe Bottom Hill, Dunley Hill and again finishing with the ZigZag at Box Hill.
- 46km – The short route at 46km is no easy option with 1020m of climbing – it’s just shorter! Riders taking the short route will experience five major climbs: Ranmore Hill, Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill, White Down Hill (an 18% climb!) and finish with the ZigZag at Box Hill
CLIMBS
- Ranmore Hill
- Leith Hill
- Holmbury Hill
- Winterfold Hill (an awesome 21% climb!)
- St Martha’s Hill
- Coombe Bottom Hill
- Dunley Hill
- Box Hill
EVENT FACILITIES
- Choice of waymarked routes
- Feed stations
- Mechanical support
- First aid support
- Broom wagon
START LOCATION
Box Hill
National Trust Park
Tadworth
Surrey
KT20 7LB
ENTRY DETAILS
On line entry – Yes (entry webpage)
ENTRY PRICES
- £29.00 per rider
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