Sportives

Like most road cyclists thesedays, I’ve ridden a few sportive events. I have mixed feelings about these but still regularly support my local ones and a number further afield for different reasons such as the Norwich 100. New sportive riders can learn from my experiences and can see if they can beat my times!

Each sportive I’ve ridden since the beginning of 2013 is written about in the posts below.

What can I expect from the Paris Roubaix Sportive?

What can I expect from the Paris Roubaix Sportive?

The Paris Roubaix Sportive is a cycling event that takes place in Northern France each year. It is one of the most challenging and prestigious amateur cycling races in the world, attracting thousands of participants from all over the globe. The race is named after the famous Paris Roubaix professional cycling race, which is held …

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Virtual Amstel Gold Race Sportive to take place for the first time

Virtual Amstel Gold Race Sportive to take place for the first time

English below! ​​Toerversie Amstel Gold Race voor het eerst virtueel verredenDoe mee op zondag 19 april en test jouw skills in de ultieme finale van de Amstel Gold Race Dit weekend fietsen wielerliefhebbers én profs toch ‘gewoon’ de Toerversie Amstel Gold Race. Hoe? Vanuit hun eigen huis, tuin of garage. De Amstel Gold Race wordt …

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