The Shap Spring Classic Sportive

• Kick start the Sportive season with this undulating route between the Lakes and the Pennines, steady climbs, open vistas - a true classic!
• Event centre - Shap Memorial Hall
• 75 miles - 1700m of ascent
• Starts from 8:30-9:30am; registration from 7:30am
• Si timing system giving overall time and average speed
• Fully signed route; route card/emergency contact and mechanic support vehicle
• Feed Station at 36 miles
• Parking and hot food included in the entry
• Event start/finish location map and on the day procedures link
• GPS and route map link
• Event entry fee £25
• Seismic Events helps to fund local community projects

The Shap Spring Classic uses the quieter roads and lanes between the Eastern Lakes and The Pennines. The route begins at Shap and heads south, over Orton Fell soon followed by the fast descent into Orton itself. Continuing south the route reaches Tebay before skirting under The Howgill Fells on stunning lanes to Sedburgh. From here the route crosses into the Pennines and after a steady climb past  Cautley Spout and Mallerstang there will be a well earned Feed Station at Kirby Stephen.

Riders then follow the route north through the quiet lanes and rolling terrain of the Eden Valley and the picturesque villages of Great Asby and King’s Meaburn. Eventually dropping through the Lowther Estate and the last leg following the River Lowther to Bampton Grange before the final climb up past Rosgill to the Finish.