SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15th 2015
NEWS
RIDERS TIMES HAVE NOW BEEN PUBLISHED
TEAM CHALLENGE TIMES WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY
http://cheshireminisportive2015.blogspot.co.uk/p/times.html
Photographs of the event are available on Chris Meads Photography website
http://chrismeadsphotography.zenfolio.com/
Team NCG
Liverpool Mercury
Riders Passing Redesmere Reservoir
Arty shot by Chris
Lining up for the start
Early Morning Sun Rise
We will be giving out a free copy of the latest SPORTIF MAGAZINE to every rider
http://www.sportifmagazine.com/
Places are limited and it is likely to fill up very quickly. Just a few places available.
Weekend includes Bike Fitting and Nutrition Seminar. All riders participating in the training camp will recieve a free entry to one of our sportives and discounts off Sport Sport Coaching
http://cheshireminisportive2015.blogspot.co.uk/p/sportive-training-camp-february-20th.html
Welcome to the Cheshire Mini Sportive organised by Team Torelli Cycling Club. We have got two great routes 30 mile and 60 miles designed by experienced local club riders. The event has been designed help you blow off the cobwebs after the winter break and ease you back into the new sportive season
Both routes are relatively flat with just a few bumps in them to keep it interesting Starting off once again at the Poynton Leisure Centre the riders will head off round the Cheshire plains. There are no big climbs, most of the route is relatively flat or are on undulating roads.
The weather in Cheshire is relatively mild compared to the rest of the North West at this time of year being protected by the Welsh hills in the West and the Pennine hills on the East.
You do not need to be in a cycling club to enter the event. You just need to be fit enough to get round. We have two routes to suit all abilities. Have a road worthy bicycle (road, hybrid or mountain bike) and a helmet.
Riders are set off in small groups, your number is scanned at the start and at the finish, times are published on the website on the Tuesday following the event.
EVENT FEATURES
* Electronic Timing
* HIGH 5 Feeding Stations
* 2 Challenging Routes
* Changing Rooms
* Showers
* Ample Free Parking on tarmac no muddy fields
* GPS Downloads
* Downloadable Route Maps
* Support Vehicles
* Well Signed Routes
* Free Post Event Cake & Hot Drinks
* Free Pre Event Hot Drinks
* Stunning Scenery
* Professional Photographer
* Ample Free Parking
* Gold Silver and Bronze Standards
* Third Party Public Liability Insurance
* Commentator
* Web Results Service
* Friendly Event Crew
This year as well as having individual entrants we are are introducing a team classification . Teams will be made up of four or more riders.
This is a great team building exercise for corporate companies, its also so great for charity groups , groups of friends , cycling and tri clubs.
Tactics are entirely up to each team to decide. The only rules are that each team must finish a minimum of four riders. The time of the team is taken when the fourth rider crosses the finish line. Teams can compose of any number from 4 to 8 riders.
To enter as a team, enter the event as normal through the SI Entries website. Decide on a team leader, the team leader needs to email the organisation with a list if the riders in the team. If you could include the team name, names of the riders along with their SI numbers. We need a minimum of 4 riders and maximum of 8 riders per team
email to torellisport@aol.com please put `team entry` in the subject box
Teams looking to kit themselves out in their own custom team clothing, we have partnered with local cycle clothing speciallists KOA.
For more information about team clothing contact Alan at koaclothing@yahoo.co.uk
GOLD SILVER AND BRONZE STANDARDS
30 Miles
Bronze - time over 2:55:00
Silver - time under 2:55:00
Gold - time under 2:25:00
60 Miles
Bronze - time over 4:50:00
Silver - time under 4:50:00
Gold - time under 4:08:00
ONLINE ENTRIES
Click on link below
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=1716
ENTRY FEES
Online
30 Miles 20.00
60 Miles 25.00
Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult. Under 16`s must fill out an entry form in registration on the day
We are one of the few sportive events that do allow entries on the day if we have places
Entry on the day
30 Miles 25.00
60 Miles 30.00
Under 16's free when accompanied by an adult
Under 16's must fill in an entry form in registration on the day
REGISTRATION
Opens 8.00 am and closes at 8.45am
START TIME
Event Starts 9.00 am
(start closes at 9.30 am)
ELECTRONIC TIMING
We use an Electronic Timing system that uses Barcodes, these are printed on your numbers. The numbers need to be attached to your handlebars, please do not obstruct the bar code with the cable ties and try an keep it as flat as possible
RIDER BRIEFING
Riders briefing will be posted on the website one week before the event. It will also be emailed out a couple of days before the event once all the on-line entries have closed.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris Meads will be a professional photographer for the event. Chris is a great photographer and keen local cyclist. Photographs will be available to purchase shortly after the event on Chris`s website