Event Summary
Event Overview
Tackle the famous hill climbs surrounding Matlock. This is an extremely challenging short sportive with ride options of 60km/37 miles (1750m of ascent) and 33km/20 miles (750m of ascent) based in the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside - expect some very steep ascents (10 on the long route/4 on the shorter route) with gradients in excess of 20%. Includes: Sydnope Hill, Bank Road, Riber Road, Wirksworth, Bonsall, Birchover & Rowsley Bar. Make this sportive your final big challenge before winter!
On each route expect:
- A clearly signed/arrowed route
- A feed-station providing juice, water, gels/bars and fruit
- Colour route map provided including emergency numbers
- SPORTident chip timing for an instant post-event time
- Refreshments at the finish
- Gold, silver and bronze awards based on your finishing time. Seperate women award times
Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am.
For all details/routes plus a fully comprehensive road book see http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/sportives/matlock-top-ten/
This event is organised by Dark & White Events (originally established 1996) who also bring you The Peak Epic, The Igloo, The Battle of Bradfield (BOB) and The Buxton Spa sportives. As experienced cyclists ourselves we know exactly what we like to see at an event and we specialise in ensuring that all sportive participants achieve the best possible overall cycling experience.
Event Details
- Event URN:
365350
- Start Date:
Sat, 24th Oct 2015
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ
View map - Cheques payable to:
Dark & White Events Ltd
- Event Website:
About the Event
Info for Riders
**23/10/15 - FOR LATE OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES PLEASE EMAIL info@darkandwhite.co.uk OR TEXT 07970 278085**
The Rides
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60km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 24/10/15 | 08:00 | 60km / 37 miles | 100 |
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Entry:
On Day: (£23.00)
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Sat 24/10/15 – 08:00
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30km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 24/10/15 | 08:00 | 33km / 21 miles | 100 |
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Entry:
On Day: (£18.00)
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Sat 24/10/15 – 08:00
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Event Summary
Event Overview
Tackle the famous hill climbs surrounding Matlock. This is an extremely challenging short sportive with ride options of 60km/37 miles (1750m of ascent) and 33km/20 miles (750m of ascent) based in the Derwent Valley and surrounding countryside - expect some very steep ascents (10 on the long route/4 on the shorter route) with gradients in excess of 20%. Includes: Sydnope Hill, Bank Road, Riber Road, Wirksworth, Bonsall, Birchover & Rowsley Bar. Make this sportive your final big challenge before winter!
On each route expect:
- A clearly signed/arrowed route
- A feed-station providing juice, water, gels/bars and fruit
- Colour route map provided including emergency numbers
- SPORTident chip timing for an instant post-event time
- Refreshments at the finish
- Gold, silver and bronze awards based on your finishing time. Seperate women award times
Registration opens at 7.30am - set off riding at any time between 8.00 and 9.30am.
For all details/routes plus a fully comprehensive road book see http://darkwhitecycling.co.uk/sportives/matlock-top-ten/
This event is organised by Dark & White Events (originally established 1996) who also bring you The Peak Epic, The Igloo, The Battle of Bradfield (BOB) and The Buxton Spa sportives. As experienced cyclists ourselves we know exactly what we like to see at an event and we specialise in ensuring that all sportive participants achieve the best possible overall cycling experience.
Event Details
- Event URN:
365350
- Start Date:
Sat, 24th Oct 2015
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ
View map - Cheques payable to:
Dark & White Events Ltd
- Event Website:
About the Event
Info for Riders
**23/10/15 - FOR LATE OR ON THE DAY ENTRIES PLEASE EMAIL info@darkandwhite.co.uk OR TEXT 07970 278085**
The Rides
|
60km
Ride
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Start | Distance | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 24/10/15 | 08:00 | 60km / 37 miles | 100 |
|
Entry:
On Day: (£23.00)
|
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Sat 24/10/15 – 08:00
|
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|
30km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | Est. Field Size |
| Sat 24/10/15 | 08:00 | 33km / 21 miles | 100 |
|
Entry:
On Day: (£18.00)
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Sat 24/10/15 – 08:00
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