Lancashire Hotpot Sportive 2012
EVENT DATE
Sunday 16th September 2012
LOCATION
Blackpool, Lancashire
EVENT SUMMARY
A new cycle event for 2012 starting from Blackpool Football Club with 3 challenging route options, iconic climbs and picturesque feed stations. The event is being developed in close partnership with regional and local authorities and British Cycling to show case the best of the region.
ROUTE INFORMATION
A choice of 3 route options –
- 115 miles – The long route of 115 miles takes in all of Lancashire’s iconic cycling climbs including Jeffrey Hill, Nick of Pendle, Pendle Hill, Waddington Fell, Trough of Bowland with a total ascent of 2,500m and visits all 3 event feed stations
- 85 miles – The 85 mile route misses out Nick of Pendle and Pendle Hill to bring the total climbing down to 1,500m and visits Longridge and Ashton Memorial feed stations
- 60 miles – The shorter 60 mile route ascends Jeffrey Hill, with phenomenal views from the top. This route totals 800m of climb and visits Longridge feed station only
All the routes start at the Blackpool Football Club stadium but finish at Stanley Park which is a mile or so away from the start point.
EVENT FACILITIES
- Choice of waymarked routes
- Electronic timing
- Feed stations
- National Escort Group motorcycle outriders
- First aid support
- Mechanical support
- Event photographer
- Finishers certificate and goody bag
START LOCATION
Blackpool Football Club
Bloomfield Way
Seasiders Way
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 6JJ
ENTRY DETAILS
Website entry – Yes (entry webpage)
ENTRY PRICES
- Short – £28.00 per rider
- Medium – £31.00 per rider
- Long – £34.00 per rider
For every entrant to the sportive, £1 will be donated to the Rising Star Fund, the charity partner for the event.
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