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Four Shires Sportive
Event info
Welcome to the 5th Four Shires Sportive featuring 3 testing routes over 100 miles and 75 miles with an additional less taxing 50 mile road event for riders of all abilities. This is perfect for cyclists looking for a hard end of season sportive taking in the delights (hills) of the four Cotswold shires of Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Whatever your distance make it more fun and ride the sportive with a group of friends
As well as being a good challenge, the ride will also be raising money for Cyclist Fighting Cancer (CFC) who carry out great work with children undergoing cancer treatment
Event features include:
- Fully signed
- Timing & photography
- Fully stocked feedstations
- Off Road car parking available.
- Post ride food for riders
- Massage available
- Entertainment for families.
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