Our Spring Lambs Sportive booked for Sunday 3rd April and we would like to invite you to this tried and tested event which has been on the sportive calendar since 2009. This is a challenging 150 Kilometre ride covering the very best of Essex - but this year we will also be running a less challenging 100 Kilometre ride for those that either have less time or don't fancy the 150 just yet. Unlike other mainstream sportives this is organised by a cycling club - Essex Roads CC, with over 16 years experience of event management and instinctively knowing what cyclists look for and enjoy, making it a truly memorable day in the saddle.

As per last year we will be using our fast track booking system which means you've just one stop to make when you book on at the venue, leaving you lots of time to make final mechanical adjustments, take a last minute pitstop and get organised before your great ride.

Will there be food provided after the ride?

If you've ridden this event before you will know about our famous post-ride feast. Well, this is now even better with multiple choices of hot pasta meals and salad all home prepared on site. We also have our wonderful cake tables with lashings of tea and coffee on tap. We expect that you might be a bit tired on your return so we've also got masseuses on hand to bring your body back to life after your mammoth effort. There's lots to do at the Brentwood Centre too - why not meet your family at the finish afterwards where they can wave you in on your return?

Where does the ride go?

The ride takes a great loop within the county boundaries of Essex, taking in some lovely towns and villages along the way. The Spring Lambs is a great test for the Sportive Rider anxious to kick-off their early season and test the effectiveness of their well-earned winter training. The ride will also make ideal preparation for road racers trying to sharpen their form in preparation for even tougher later season challenges.

What about services for the ride itself?

Navigation is everything on events of this size and we've got everything covered with turn-by-turn instructions, GPX and TCX file downloads for your Sat Nav unit and signage at every major turn - these will all be posted on this website in due course, keep checking back. We will also have a rider-finder service too, just in case you can't figure where you are. Our ride will also be supported by Momentum Cycles for maintenance checks and any last minute purchases on the day - someone always forgets their cycle helmet!

Stopping along the way

During a long ride we can understand that you might want to stop off at a nearby toilet. We've got this covered too, with several. Portable units on route supplied by Blue Cube at the feedstops. No more needing to use the hedges!

Being a non-commercial organisation this sportive is low on price but very high on support. Sorry, but we don't allow children to ride, as you'll find on other events. This is an original sportive built by serious riders for serious riders.

Team riding - a first for the Spring Lambs!

As for last year we are encouraging designated teams of five riders to take part too. This means that if you identify your team of five on booking then we can give you an average team time too. This is not an encouragement to race but will enable you to work as a group to improve your overall time together. This concept is entirely new in the UK.

Photos and ride results
All riders are provided with bike numbers and Sportive Photo will be present on the day providing downloadable photographs, for a reasonable fee, for those who wish to remember their endeavour. All rider and team results will be available at the finish and afterwards from this website in the results section.

All of our rider timing is provided by ResultsBase a prestigious events timing company within the UK. All individual and team results will be available post the event and all individual times will be provided at the event.

Event Website http://events.cyclingweekly.co.uk/event/view/43050/essex-roads-spring-lambs-sportive HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 Brentwood Centre Address Line 2 Doddinghurst Road Town Brentwood County Essex Postcode CM15 9NN		Event Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities Changing Rooms Showers Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event) Sign-on at HQ Support for Participants Route card with emergency contact details SAG wagon following laster rider(s) Organiser Details Name Essex Roads Cycling Club Email Phone 0 County Antrim