Squires & Spires Sportive

The Squires and Spires Cyclosportive cycle event takes place through rolling Northamptonshire countryside and passes through many beautiful villages steeped in history.

The theme of Squires and Spires will take competitors on a rural cycle ride past many English country houses, including the magnificent Althorpe House (home of the Spencer family and final resting place of Princess Diana) and Cottesbrooke Hall (inspiration for Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'). The cycle event route is littered with ancient churches dating back to the 13^th century and passes through numerous villages made famous by the English Civil War.

Northamptonshire is not renowned for mountains or extreme terrain. It is perhaps for this reason that so many riders in this cyclosportive are surprised by how much of a challenge the cycle route proves to be - especially the final third of the course!

With three cycling event routes available - 51, 72 or 100 miles, this rural cycle ride is suitable for experienced athletes and beginners - and it's a GREAT early season sportive race. Don't forget to check out our other cyclosportive events too!

All entrants will receive:

- energy drinks/bars/gels from our sponsors USN at the feed stations
- full selection of sweet and savoury snacks. Past year's have seen flapjacks, wine gums, crisps, malt loaf, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and cheese and onion rolls.
- fully signed route with downloadable route map
- medical support
- a sweep vehicle for those who can't complete the course

We look forward to welcoming you in 2016... In the meantime, sign up to our Facebook page and be among the first to know when entry details become available for this most history-steeped of cyclosportive challenges!