2020 Drover Cycles Shropshire Devil

The Shropshire Devil is an ideal start to the sportive calendar. Our 2020 event starts and ends in Pontesbury, a stone’s throw from Shrewsbury and within easy reach of the Midlands, North Wales and Cheshire. We have two routes to choose from – 53 or 88 miles – both of which showcase the best of the Shropshire Hills and Welsh Borders. The area is superb for cycling, with quiet roads and stunning views. Be warned, though, there are some hills and there’s a sting in the tail for long route riders in the form of The Burway, a brutal climb from Church Stretton up onto the Long Mynd. The views – not to mention the cakes at the feedstations – make it all worthwhile!

£5 from every entry goes straight into the Dear Toby Trust, a registered charity setup to fund research into kinder treatments for children with cancer.

Registration: 8.00am to 10.00am

Departure: Riders on the medium (53 mile) route can depart anytime from 8.15am to 10.00am. Riders on the long route (88 miles) can depart anytime from 8.15am to 9.00am. Strictly no long route departures after 9.00am, please!

53 miles (85km) or 88 miles (142 km)

Start / Finish: Mary Webb School, Pontesbury, SY5 0TG

Entry fee £35 (on the day £40). Under 16s entry fee £10