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Ruthin, Wales - 15th September
The last round of the Viitus Road Sportive series takes us to North Wales – to Ruthin – to bring the season to a well deserved finish. And what a finish the last round will be with not just two events on offer but three. The Ruthin round will start things of with the Vitus Road Sportive, carries on with the ELBNO NMTB Night Marathon and finishes with the Chain Reaction Cycles MTB Marathon on Sunday. Vitus Road Sportive:
The last round of the Vitus Road Sportive will start and finish at the Ruthin RFC just off the centre of this beautiful market town. The road sportive will take place on Saturday and will feature a 45 and 80mile course option. Expect some fantastic road riding around the greater Clwydian Hills area, be prepared to be amazed by high rolling roads, sweeping hairpins, long and challenging climbs and the most awe-inspiring scenery the area has to offer.
For more information, visit the event homepage or go straight to the entry page to secure your entry.
Distance:
The sportives will have two distances to choose from:
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Standard sportive: Length: approx 45mile
Climbing: approx 1,200m
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Classic sportive: Length: approx 92mile
Climbing: approx 2,700.00
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Course Description
Both routes head out of historic Ruthin along the pastoral Vale of Clwyd towards the coast. The climbing starts as the route goes through the centre of Denbigh past its 13th century castle. Moving up onto the moorland above the town, the route cuts back to pass Lyn Brenig, famous locally for its fishing and watersports. Next stop Cerrigydrudion where the two routes part company.
The forty five milers heading back to Ruthin through Clawdd- Newydd. The eighty mile route carries on to Bala and its famous lake.Back to Corwen through the town centre and over the river before taking the scenic backroads towards Llangollen. Now comes the final challenge, the Horeseshoe Pass. Chris Boardman still holds the record for the ascent here. Topping the final miles take in a descent of the Nant y Garth Pass before the return to Ruthin.
Start time:
The Vitus Road Sportive will start between 8.30am – 9.30am at the Ruthin RFC.
Registration opens:
Friday from 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Saturday from 7.00am – 9.30am
Entry fee:
£27 or reduced price of £47 if you take part in the discounted ‘weekend ticket’ (road sportive + MTB Marathon). Tea and cake will be served at the end of your road ride.
Campground:
Camping will be available (included in the entry fee) from Friday night through to Monday morning at the Ruthin RFC. Riders will benefit from all facilities provided at the campground and event village across the weekend. It will be signposted from Friday afternoon onwards.
Don’t forget our event photographer Jon Brooke will be at the event taking photographs of you all! The photos will be up on www.rightplacerighttime.co.uk to view and purchase a few days after each event.
To enter the event(s), visit the entry page.
For information about local services and accommodation, visit the local info page.
