Hellfire Corner Sportive

NEW FOR 2013!

The name for this Sportive comes from WW2, as this part of Kent was within range of the German Guns in France, and had a tough time, so you can expect a challenging Sportive!

The event is based at the Kent County Showground at the top of the Downs, with easy access to the M2 and M20 has good facilities and has immediate access to quite roads.

The route has two very distinct parts; first part of the course drops down from the Event Centre North out towards the River Medway Estuary and has stunning views of the River and Isle of Sheppey. Following the banks of the river for some time, then at Standard Hill Epic and Standard riders split from the Short Route and heads east to the rolling hills of the Downs.

Along Hearts Delight Lane to the 11th century village of Tunstall, (mentioned in the Doomesday Book), to the first major climb of the day “Stockers Hill”. Spectacular views will be seen as the course rolls along Kingsdown, until the Standard course splits at Doddington.

A number of mid-range climbs among the ever frequent apple orchards and oast houses and an interesting short decent at Winding Hill (it’s all in the name!), brings the Epic riders to the course turning point at Old Wives Lees. Then back towards Doddington and re-connecting with the Standard Route and the long steady climb through Ringlestone and up to Black Post Crossroads through wonderful woodland and down views.

Well on the way home, the route joins back with the Short route for the long very gradual climb back up to the welcomed Event Centre, (so make sure you have something left for this final challenge!).

The riders will receive a quality goody bag and a well deserved medal! Post event refreshments and massages will also be waiting.

This end of the season sportive has remarkable views, fantastic countryside, withendless orchards and oast houses..

There are 3 route to choose from, 86 miles, 52 miles, 23 miles.

Event Details

Date:

Sunday 10th November 2013

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Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Venue:

Kent County Showground
Detling
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3JF

Registration Opens:

7:30am

Start Time:

8:15-9:30am

Entry on Day:

Yes, if the event is not sold out.

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