The Boxford Tornado 2025

Cycle Sportive , Suffolk – Sunday, 11 May 2025

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Registered Sportive

Event Summary

Event Overview

ENTRIES OPEN 1st NOVEMBER 2024

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 31st DECEMBER 2024

 

Starting at Boxford Playing Fields, Homefield, Boxford, Suffolk, CO10 5PB.

 

65 Mile Route - Participants riding the full 65 mile course will set out on a 33 mile loop of the quiet country roads surrounding Boxford. You will pass through several quaint villages and witness some lovely countryside views. With around 1,400ft of elevation, this is a nice undulating route with just the right amount of challenge and speedier sections. On returning to Boxford, cyclists will head out on the second loop of 32 miles with 1,200ft of elevation, again passing through quaint villages and gorgeous Constable country. A feed station is approximately ¼ of a mile into the second loop.

32/33 Mile Route - Participants wishing to ride only one loop will have the option of riding either loop 1 or 2. Total elevation is as above, but loop 1 has more challenging hills whilst loop 2 has more gentle climbs.

10 Mile Family Route – New for 2025, a gentle route suitable for family groups wishing to experience the thrill of participating in an organised cycling event. A family group may include up to 2 adults and 2 juniors (under 16). It will be necessary to complete parental consent forms for all juniors who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Each of the routes will be FULLY SIGNPOSTED.

What's included: Fully signposted route, mobile mechanic and recovery, first aid and recovery, feed station on 65 mile route, free event photos, post ride food.

Event Details

Event URN:

552287

Start Date:

Sun, 11th May 2025

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Boxford Playing Fields, Homefield, Boxford, Suffolk, CO10 5PB

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Boxford Bike Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Kevin Bridge
kevbike@btopenworld.com

Safeguarding lead:

Kevin Bridge
kevbike@btopenworld.com

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

Full details of both routes and GPX files will be posted on the Tornado page of the Boxford Bike Club website closer to the event date. 

Final rider instructions will be emailed to all participants Friday 9th May.

 

 

Entry Fees & Rides

Enter a Ride

65 Mile Route Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 09:30 105km / 65 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 09:30
105km / 65 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
32 Mile Route Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 10:00 51km / 32 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 10:00
51km / 32 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
10 Mile Family Group Ride (Group: Max 2 Adults & 2 Juniors) Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 10:30 16km / 10 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 10:30

Event Summary

Event Overview

ENTRIES OPEN 1st NOVEMBER 2024

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT FOR BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 31st DECEMBER 2024

 

Starting at Boxford Playing Fields, Homefield, Boxford, Suffolk, CO10 5PB.

 

65 Mile Route - Participants riding the full 65 mile course will set out on a 33 mile loop of the quiet country roads surrounding Boxford. You will pass through several quaint villages and witness some lovely countryside views. With around 1,400ft of elevation, this is a nice undulating route with just the right amount of challenge and speedier sections. On returning to Boxford, cyclists will head out on the second loop of 32 miles with 1,200ft of elevation, again passing through quaint villages and gorgeous Constable country. A feed station is approximately ¼ of a mile into the second loop.

32/33 Mile Route - Participants wishing to ride only one loop will have the option of riding either loop 1 or 2. Total elevation is as above, but loop 1 has more challenging hills whilst loop 2 has more gentle climbs.

10 Mile Family Route – New for 2025, a gentle route suitable for family groups wishing to experience the thrill of participating in an organised cycling event. A family group may include up to 2 adults and 2 juniors (under 16). It will be necessary to complete parental consent forms for all juniors who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Each of the routes will be FULLY SIGNPOSTED.

What's included: Fully signposted route, mobile mechanic and recovery, first aid and recovery, feed station on 65 mile route, free event photos, post ride food.

Event Details

Event URN:

552287

Start Date:

Sun, 11th May 2025

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Boxford Playing Fields, Homefield, Boxford, Suffolk, CO10 5PB

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Online Entry FAQs
Event promoted by:

Boxford Bike Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Kevin Bridge
kevbike@btopenworld.com

Safeguarding lead:

Kevin Bridge
kevbike@btopenworld.com

Online entry method:

First come first served

Enter Online

About the Event

Info for Riders

Full details of both routes and GPX files will be posted on the Tornado page of the Boxford Bike Club website closer to the event date. 

Final rider instructions will be emailed to all participants Friday 9th May.

 

 

Entry Fees & Rides

Enter a Ride

65 Mile Route Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 09:30 105km / 65 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 09:30
105km / 65 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
32 Mile Route Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 10:00 51km / 32 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 10:00
51km / 32 miles  |  Entry: Online from: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
10 Mile Family Group Ride (Group: Max 2 Adults & 2 Juniors) Ride
No entrants yet
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 11/05/25 10:30 16km / 10 miles ---
Sun 11/05/25 – 10:30
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