TOUR RIDE WORCESTERSHIRE The official sportive of the Tour of Britain gallops into Worcester Racecourse

9 October

WORCESTER SOURCE

Worcester is a regular Tour of Britain host, putting on starts in 2007, 2008 and 2014, so it’s the perfect choice for the race’s official sportive. This will be the second year it’s based out of Worcester, now at the Racecourse, and the eighth edition in all.

CUTTING YOUR CLOTH

There will be something for all, with 40, 75 and 100-mile routes. The 40 is undulating, but the others take in serious climbs, like Wyche Cutting, used in the Tour of Britain, and feature spells in the Malvern Hills.

COOKING ON GAS

It might be your first-ever sportive, or it might not be your first time at the rodeo. Either way, there are training plans for you to get yourself ready, put together by nutrition firm High5 and coach Andy Cook. Find them in the website’s Rider Hub.

£35 ALL IN...

The early bird price for entry has ended, so it will cost you £35 to take on your chosen distance. For that you get more than your typical sportive fare, such as mechanical support, finishers’ t-shirt and post-ride grub.

TRAINING TIP

Build up to the distance, don’t cram as many miles in as you can in the run up to the event as you’ll turn up at the start feeling tired before you’ve ridden the first mile. Plan progressively longer training rides with increased ascents, don’t take the easy flat route - attempt those intimidating hills! Lewis Peacock, Tour Ride Sportive manager