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Velopace Spring Classic Sportive
Event info
The Spring Classics are normally for the hard men of the peloton, testing physical, mental and mechanical resilience, Sunday 3rd April 2016 brings the second edition of this early season leg warmer. Starting out in the Observatory Science Center Herstmonceux and heading out into the Sussex Weald and the Ashdown Forest, this is one of the only sportive's to offer a hot feed station with Belgian style frits & mayo and some hot soup and crusty bread to warm you through. All of our finishers will get a free bottle of Belgian beer and a medal.
Discounted entry available for Earl Birds! see www.velopace.com for more details.
Electronic multi point chip timing, super fast paper free registration, free event photography, Gold, Silver & Bronze time targets.
Discounted entry to the Herstmonceux Observatory Science Center for every participant - bring the whole Family
Registration opens at 07:00am and closes at 09:00am
Start time 08:00am to 09:30am
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