Wiggle Hellfire Corner Sportive 2013

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EVENT DATE

Sunday 10th November 2013

LOCATION

Liphook, Hampshire

EVENT SUMMARY

The name for this Sportive comes from WW2, as this part of Kent was within range of the German Guns in France, and had a tough time, so you can expect a challenging Sportive.

ROUTE INFORMATION

3 route options are available –

  • Epic – 86 miles
  • Standard – 52 miles
  • Short – 22 miles

“The route has two very distinct parts; the first part of the course drops down from the Event Centre North out towards the River Medway Estuary and has stunning views of the River and Isle of Sheppey. It then follows the banks of the river for some time, then at Standard Hill Epic and Standard riders split from the Short Route and head east to the rolling hills of the Downs.

Along Hearts Delight Lane to the 11th century village of Tunstall, (mentioned in the Doomesday Book), to the first major climb of the day “Stockers Hill”. Spectacular views will be seen as the course rolls along Kingsdown until the Standard course splits at Doddington.

A number of mid-range climbs among the ever frequent apple orchards and oast houses and an interesting short decent at Winding Hill (it’s all in the name!), brings the Epic riders to the course turning point at Old Wives Lees. Then back towards Doddington and re-connecting with the Standard Route and the long steady climb through Ringlestone and up to Black Post Crossroads through wonderful woodland and down views.

On the way home the route joins back with the Short route for the long, very gradual climb back up to the welcomed Event Centre, (so make sure you have something left for this final challenge!)”

EVENT FACILITIES

  • Choice of fully waymarked routes
  • Free sports nutrition products
  • Electronic timing
  • Feed Stations
  • On route mechanical support
  • On site catering
  • Event photographer

START LOCATION

Kent County Showground
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JF

Map

ENTRY DETAILS

Website entry – Yes (entry webpage)

On the day entry – Yes, if not sold out

ENTRY PRICES

  • Epic and standard course – £30.00 per rider
  • Short course – £20.00 per rider
  • Children under 16 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult

ORGANISERS WEBSITE

UK Cycling Events