The Kent Velo Girls Sportive is back for 2015 with a new home. Starting at Hilden Park in Hildenborough, our three routes will take you on a journey through the beautiful winding lanes of Kent and Surrey with plenty of glorious scenery along the way. Whilst all riders are very welcome to join us, this is an event primarily organised for women by women.
20 mile entry level challenge route - 1073 ft (32km/327metres)
A stunning route through quiet lanes of the Kentish Weald offering scenic views over the charming Kent countryside, with its oast houses, spring lambs and bluebells. This route is suitable for families and cyclists perhaps looking to take part in their first sportive, and requires a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy the rolling nature of the terrain covered.
stats:
20.3m/33km
1073ft/327m
max grad 8.8%
40 mile intermediate Weald circuit - 2070ft (64km/685metres)
A classic scenic ride through the picturesque Weald of Kent, this route is reasonably hilly but all your hard work will be rewarded with stunning views. This route is suitable for cyclists with some experience of sportives who are perhaps looking to challenge themselves further. Good level of fitness required.
stats:
41.2m/66km
2247ft/685m
max grad 9.1%
60 mile advanced Weald / Ashdown Forest challenge- 3700 ft (97km/1138metres)
A varied and beautiful, challenging day in the saddle, this 60 mile ride through the High Weald of Kent leads onto the open heaths of Ashdown Forest and its panoramic views. Including the iconic Kidds Hill climb, aka "The Wall", there are plenty of climbs to challenge the spring cycling legs and beautiful scenery around every turn to reward your efforts. Good level of fitness essential.
stats:
61m/98km
3732ft/1138m
max grad 10.7%
For full details, please visit our website.
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