Where to start, what to do ?

dav3e

Does anyone have any opinions about which sportive in the North West area would be most suitable as a first attempt, so as not to put me off them before I even do one, and is there generally a time limit to complete them in. Thanks.

Wirral_paul

You wont do much better than the Polocini events. I'm doing the next one on Tuesday but entries are closed.

Details of future events are here. http://polocini.com/cyclosportives/2012-events/

Value for money is excellent with loads of superb food to keep you going. They are also very relaxed events and all but the slowest rider wont have an issue with time limits.

Cleat Eastwood

there are loads coming up in the north west

Sunday June 17........tough, probably not for a first timer
Polkadot "Spud" Riley Memorial
The Woodford Centre, Woodford, Cheshire SK7 1PS
100/54 miles
£25 EOL £35


............great ride - dates changed to september so you could build up to it.
Polocini Rivington 100
50/100 miles
£25

Sunday July 1
Ribble Valley 100
Roefield Sports and Leisure Centre, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 3LA
100 km/100 miles
£28 EOL £50

Sunday July 8......lovely ride - flat - loads of riders and party atmos at the end
 ideal for beginner
Manchester to Blackpool bike ride
Manchester United Football Ground, Manchester, Lancashire M16 0RA
60 miles
£18
Web: www.bike-events_pg_Inspire.com
FS-ATC


Sunday July 8.....chance to ride through the mersey tunnel - 54 miler is gentle and flat perfect for a newbie.


Liverpool - Chester - Liverpool Challenge Ride
Old Haymarket, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6ER
90 miles
£25 EOL £27



Sunday July 22.......well supported and organised y southport cc always guaranteed a a decent event.
Bill Bradley Memorial Rides
Lancashire
Preston Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Preston, Lancs PR2 1SG
40/80 miles
£8

and thats just a few.