Fancy tackling a Belgian-themed sportive in the heart of Sussex? The Velopace Spring Classic returns in 2017, and this time with a famous face attached - Sean Yates is endorsing the sportive, offering riders a chance to hang on his wheel if they can, and reminisce over a fine Belgian beer at the finish.

Ride with Sean Yates at the Velopace Spring Classic on 9 April 2017.
Ride with Sean Yates at the Velopace Spring Classic on 9 April 2017.

The 2017 edition of the Spring Classic takes place on Sunday 9 April on the same Sussex roads that Sean used to develop his legendary form back in the '80s and '90s. Nicknamed 'the Animal' - and not for his drumming prowess - they don't come much harder than the former pro and World Tour Directeur Sportif. Bradley Wiggins apparently relied on Sean's experience "as he seems to know every climb in Europe": and he now challenges you to take on some of the finest climbs that East Sussex has to offer.

"Don't let the modest 64 miles deceive you," says Sean, chewing a mouthful of gravel. "This is a challenging ride over undulating terrain that many have described as brutal. The route rolls out from Herstmonceux into the Sussex Weald and the Ashdown Forest, through 64 miles of my very own training ground."

Sean Yates is so hard that when he raced Flanders the Koppenberg wore a helmet.
Sean Yates is so hard that when he raced Flanders the Koppenberg wore a helmet.

With HQ at the picturesque Herstmonceux Observatory, the Sean Yates Spring Classic is the only sportive to offer the full "Belgian Experience" with a hot feed station, celebratory bottle of Belgian beer and a Spring Classic finishers medal. This is an event to enter early as it is sure to be fully subscribed.

And, for today only, riders can take advantage of a special discount on the entry fee. Register by midnight to book a place on the 102km Epic distance for just £18 instead of the usual £26, or on the 66km Challenge route for £16 instead of £22.

To get the discount, visit www.velopace.com and use the code SPRINGCLASSICEARLY at checkout.

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