The Cambridgeshire Classic cycling event

The Cambridgeshire Classic 2024

Saturday 2 March 2024 | Huntingdon Racecourse
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The Cambridgeshire Classic 2024

Saturday 2 March 2024 | Huntingdon Racecourse

One of two events in conjunction with our Charity Partners at Alzheimer’s Research UK, the Cambridgeshire Sportive is part of our Classic Series which has been designed with all riders in mind. There are three routes to choose from on this event, each of varying distance to suit different types of rider and there's nothing too technical on any of them, making this Cycling Sportive a fun day in the saddle.

Regardless of which route you choose from, the event will take you on a fantastic ride through the County of Cambridgeshire.

Starting at Huntingdon Racecourse, all routes head out past Brampton Wood and round the edge of Grafham Water. The Long route undulates continuously along the route clocking up nearly 800m of vertical ascent without ever going over 80m above sea level.

The three routes available will take you on an adventure out of Cambridgeshire, across to Bedfordshire and, on the Long Route, you’ll even briefly ride up into the East Midlands county of Northamptonshire. Across the three routes and three counties, you’ll be treated to many kilometres of quiet country lane riding with a variety of forestry and farmland lining the route.

Of course, you’ll be rewarded for all your efforts as you cross the finish line to receive a finishers medal and other goodies from our partners.

This event helps raise awareness for the fantastic work Alzheimer’s Research UK does and goes a long way into making breakthroughs for Dementia treatment and care possible.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. Going for a ride and spending time outside is beneficial to both our mental and physical health, but did you know keeping active can also keep our brains in shape?

That’s why we’re proud to be partnering with Alzheimer's Research UK for the Cambridgeshire Classic sportive, so together we can raise awareness of the things we can be doing to look after our brains and support the charity in its efforts to find a cure for dementia.

If you want to help support Alzheimer's Research UK by fundraising for this event, you can sign up via the ARUK fundraising page: Register to Fundraise with Alzheimer's Research UK

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LOCATION

Huntingdon Racecourse,
Thrapston Road,
Brampton,
Huntingdon, PE28 4NL

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ROUTES

Long: 127 km
Middle: 94 km
Short: 66 km
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DETAILS

Gates open: 07:00
Registration: 07:30
Start times
Long: 08:00 - 09:00
Medium: 08:45 - 09:30
Short: 09:30 - 09:45
Finish time: 15:30

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DIFFICULTY: 1/5

A flatter set of routes compared to our other Classic rides with just a few rolling ‘bumps’ along the way. You’ll want the wind behind you for an easier day in the saddle.

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Pricing

Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.

The Routes

Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.

Long ROUTE

Distance: 127 km
Elevation Gain: +630 m

Middle ROUTE

Distance: 94 km
Elevation Gain: +522 m

Short ROUTE

Distance: 66 km
Elevation Gain: +339 m

What you get

Free Parking
Free Parking
Free Parking
Fully Signed Route
Free Parking
Feed Stops
Free Parking
Chip Timing
Free Parking
Online Results
Free Parking
Free Event Photography
Free Parking
Food and Drink Available
Free Parking
Medical Support
Free Parking
Mechanical Support
Free Parking
Finishers Medal

This event helps raise awareness for the fantastic work Alzheimer’s Research UK does and goes a long way into making breakthroughs for Dementia treatment and care possible.

If you want to help support Alzheimer's Research UK by fundraising for this event, you can sign up via the ARUK fundraising page by clicking the button below.

Essential Items

Essential Items

Helmet (no helmet, no ride). Helmets must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
Basic tools
Inner tubes
Puncture repair kit
Pump
At least 1 drink bottle
First aid kit (recommended)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where fog or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)

Plastic Free

In our quest to make feed stops plastic free, we ask that you bring your own drinks bottle.

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