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The Velopace Big Dipper Sportive
Event info
The Velopace Big Dipper
Distance: 164 kilometres
Ascent: 2274 metres
Event Name: Big Dipper Sportive
HQ: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex
HQ postcode: BN27 1RN
Start Location: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN
Finish Location: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN
Price: £ 25.00
Feed Stations: 2
Description:
The Velopace Big Dipper sportive is designed to follow some of the quietest and most challenging country roads in East Sussex & Kent, providing a 160km of memorable riding. The Little Dipper sportive is 100km and takes in many of the roads that the Big Dipper follows. Both rides follow some great roads. Event entry entitles you to discounted entry to Herstmonceux Science Centre so why not bring the whole family.
The Velopace Little Dipper
Distance: 107 kilometres
Ascent: 1592 metres
HQ: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex
HQ postcode: BN27 1RN
Start Location: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN
Finish Location: The Observatory Science Centre at Herstmonceux, East Sussex BN27 1RN
Price: £ 20.00
Feed Stations: 1
Description:
The Velopace Big Dipper sportive is designed to follow some of the quietest and most challenging country roads in East Sussex & Kent, providing a 160km of memorable riding. The Little Dipper sportive is 100km and takes in many of the roads that the Big Dipper follows. Both rides follow some great roads. Event entry entitles you to discounted entry to Herstmonceux Science Centre so why not bring the whole family.
Registration Opens: 06:30:00
Registration Closes: 08:30:00
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a phenomenON.