Squires and Spires Sportive 2014

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EVENT DATE

Sunday 4th May 2014

LOCATION

Naseby, Northamptionshire

EVENT SUMMARY

Organised by Just Racing Events, The Squires and Spires Cyclosportive takes place through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside offering two route options, The Duchess or The Maid.

ROUTE INFORMATION

A choice of two route options –

  • The Duchess – 78 miles
  • The Maid – 50 miles

The theme of the squires and spires will take riders on a tour past many country houses, including Althorpe House (home of the Spencer family and resting place of Princess Diana) and Cottesbrooke Hall (the inspiration for Jane Austen’s ‘Mansfield Park’). The route is littered with ancient churches dating back to the 13th century and passes through numerous villages made famous by the English Civil war.

Northamptonshire is not renown for its mountains or extreme terrain. It is perhaps for this reason that so many of the riders are surprised by how tough the route proved to be, especially the final third of the course.

EVENT FACILITIES

  • Choice of waymarked routes
  • Feed Stations
  • Event photographer
  • Mechanical support
  • Broom wagon

START LOCATION

Naseby Village Hall
Naseby
Northamptonshire
NN6 6DE

Map

ENTRY DETAILS

Website entry – Yes (entry webpage)

Entries on the day – Yes, if not sold out

ENTRY PRICES

  • £25.00 per rider

ORGANISERS WEBSITE

Just Racing Events