Sunday 2 September 2012, France
180km or 130km
Cost: £425 or £250 self-drive
This sportive is based in Normandy, the heartland of French cycling, and is a relatively new event for us. With its coastal route constantly climbing and descending, lots of wind and narrow lanes, this is a bike rider’s ride: it will test your bike handling skills and soon find the cracks in your fitness! Fortunately it’s near the end of the season so those of you with lots of condition will have the opportunity to use it. Although this is classed as flat you still do 2000 meters of climbing in 180 kms.
For those looking for a more relaxed ride there is the senior event at 130 kms with 1252 meters of climbing. This is a good starter event for your first European sportive.
Included:
- Transport from London departing Friday pm. Overnight ferry including cabin berth, arriving in France Saturday morning*
- Overnight accommodation Saturday night, half board
- Event entry
- Return ferry Sunday night, including cabin berth. Return transport to London, arriving Monday morning (approximately 09:00)*
- Services of our experienced guide throughout the weekend
* Not included in self-drive option