Now in its fith year, the Broughton Castle Cycling Sportive 2017 is based in the grounds of Broughton Castle, near Banbury. With the various sportive routes winding their way through the north Cotswold Hills this event offers a challenge for every level of cyclist. There are four sportive routes available on the day, from a family fun ride to a Monster 100 mile lung and leg tester.
- 09 Jul 2017 7:00am
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- Broughton Castle Sportive 2017Broughton Castle Sportive 2017Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
- Up to 160 km (99 miles)
- From 15.00 GBP
- 1000 Riders
Extra Information
- 'Cotswold Tour 20' 32km / 20 miles through undulating North Oxfordshire ironstone countryside - the course winds its way through the villages of Shutford, and Epwell. There are no really big hills on this route we promise, but by the nature of the terrain it will be a challenge if you've not done much cycling before. There will be one feed-station on the route at approximately half distance. The Ironstone 20 might suit people who are new to sportive cycling or a medium ability but who still want a good cycling challenge.
- 'Cotswold Classic 50' of 80km / 50miles. This route has been designed to incorporate several classic hill climbs including Nebsworth Lane climb near Illmington, before looping through Moreton in Marsh for the feed-station located at Cotswold Cycles shop. This route is designed for the more regular cyclist who is accustomed to riding more challenging and hilly terrain. There will be 1 feed-station on this route at mile 30. The route is a testing ride and you should expect it to take somewhere between 3 and 5 hours.
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'Costwold Monster 100' - 160km / 100 Mile. This sportive route will be one of the most challenging rides that you will complete all year. The 'figure of eight' course takes in several classic climbs of the area including Nebsworth Lane, Snowshill and Butlers Lane but is also full of smaller notoriously leg sapping Cotswold lumps and bumps which the area is famous for in the cycling world. Feed stations will be located at mile 30, mile 55 and mile 80. This one really is for the serious cyclist. It's recommended that you train for this ride in order to complete the distance. Timing - for the best 5 hours, for the indefatigable 8 - 10 hours. Riders on the Costwold Monster 100 will be required to start between 7am and 8am.
