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DAMBUSTER TRIATHLON
What is it? Triathlon www.pacesetterevents.com/dambustertriathlon.php Where? Rutland Water Date: June 17 Distance: 1.5km swim/42km bike/10km run Cost: £66 (non-BTF £71, 3-athlete relay £76)
the area has to offer, taking in Rutland, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The long route has almost 5,000 feet of climbing and includes views of Rutland Water, the Vale of Belvoir, Belvoir Castle, Eyebrook Reservoir and the impressive Harringworth Viaduct.
WIN! A CHANCE TO SET UP YOUR OWN CYCLING TEAM!
The swim which takes place in Rutland Water is a straight tried and tested one lap of 1,500m with no real surprises, followed by the harder bike section – 42km around the spectacular undulating Rutland scenery, which is well suited to strong bikers. The 10km run navigates around the lake and across the dam (where the event gets its name) twice, but don’t be deceived by its flatness. The fact that you can see the competition for much of the run means this is a psychologically challenging course.
Active has teamed up with Giant Store Rutland to offer an incredible competition with prizes worth hundreds of pounds. Thanks to Giant Store Rutland you can win your entry into the Rutland Cycle Tour sportive on Saturday, April 22. There are five places up for grabs, and you’ll cycle as a team, with each member supplied with demo bikes and a race jersey for the middle distance of 78 miles. You’ll even get a qualified race leader to guide and set your strategy, too.
GIANT RUTLAND SPORTIVE
How to enter
What is it? Cycle sportive www.itpevents.co.uk/event/the-rutland-cicletour Where? Giant Rutland, Normanton, LE15 8HD Date: April 22 Distance: 57, 78 or 104 miles Cost: £30 There is something for riders of all levels starting from Giant Store Rutland. The 57-mile route is ideal for those new to cycling and cyclosportives, but still hard enough to provide a personal challenge. The toughest challenges come from the 104 and 78-mile options, which feature the most picturesque lanes and villages
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We want to know why you think you deserve one of the places. Whether it’s for yourself, or if you’re already a team of five, it doesn’t matter. We’ll pick the five we think warrant a place. Email sportive@theactivemag.com with your name and in up to 200 words tell us why you think you deserve a place. The closing date for entries is March 20. Please note that the competition is aimed at entry-level riders and entrants must be aged over 18. Our standard competition terms and conditions apply and are available at www.theactivemag.com.