The AK Sportive, in conjunction with Lovelo Cycle Works, brings you the best local Spring sportive in the area, insured by British Cycling.
This sportive is famous for its pub refreshment stop - think coffee, cake, and a BBQ at the finish!
Taking in a hilly, challenging but scenic route through the Chiltern Hills, the route starts at Lovelo Cycles in Berkhamsted, with refreshment stops along the route at The Russell Arms pub in Butlers Cross.
~ 50k and 100k route options
~ Complimentary refreshments en-route
~ Complimentary BBQ at the finish
~ Goody bags for all finishers
~ Mechanical support at the start and along the course
~ Bike parts and cycling accessories available to purchase on the day
Start/finish is at Lovelo Cycle Works, Berkhamsted. Registration opens at 7.30am, staggered starts from 7.45am.
Entry is £20, registration online at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/107928/AK-Sportive
Entries available on the day for £25.
More information available at www.aksportive.co.uk
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