The Tour of the Roaches Cyclo-Sportive is an exciting new event which will see up to 500 people taking to their bikes on three picturesque routes around Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
The cycle ride, aimed at anyone over 16 years, will take place on Sunday 29th May and entrants can choose to complete 35, 70 or 100 miles - so there is a challenge to suit all-comers.
Starting and finishing at Bowden Rugby Club all three routes pass through Wilmslow and Alderley Edge, offering a good mixture of Peak District beauty spots, pretty country lanes, and scenic destinations including Buxton, Bakewell, and Wincle Village.
Race Director, Emma Warren of Xtra Mile Events, commented "The focus of the Tour of the Roaches Cyclo-Sportive is on encouraging people of all abilities to choose their own personal challenge, have fun and just do their personal best. It is also an opportunity to showcase some of the best vistas and sites in the region."
The British Cycling-registered event also offers electronic chip timing, event photographs, bike mechanics, motorbike support riders, SAG wagon, a goody bag and free hot drink at the finish line in a finisher's souvenir mug.
For an added incentive, cyclists are encouraged to do the event to fundraise for a charity, either one of their choice, or for one of the event's nominated charities: Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, Epilepsy Research UK, and the RNLI.
The event is sponsored by Wilmslow bike store Royles. For more details and to enter visit www.XtraMileEvents.com.
Photo: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton by Greg Walker.
