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The Tour of Retford '24 (Amstel Standing)

April 13 2025
Retford, East Midlands
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Distances: 120 km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 2,000 or less Participants

119km Non-competitive Cyclo sportive around the pleasant roads and lanes of North Nottinghamshire. Held annually by Bridgegate Cycles and The Retford Lions Club on the same day as the Amstel Gold race in the Netherlands.

The route is designed to appeal to cyclists of all abilities, from experienced club cyclists to total novices. It is a scenic and social ride. The event is open to any cyclist. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult cycling with them. Participants do so entirely at their own risk and the organisers accept no responsibility whatsoever. Everyone follow's a set route at their own pace within time limits of 3.5hrs and 7hrs max. IT IS NOT A RACE please do not treat it as such. Have a brisk ride by all means but don't act like you're in LeTour and make a nuisance to other road users. When you're finished catch up with other riders in the market square.

On the Amstel Standing we encourage self-reliance. You are setting yourself a challenge, so its up to you to ensure you are fit enough and that your bike is in good condition. There are four Checkpoints en-route where you can top up on water and moral support. Navigation is your responsibility, study the map to supplement the written description and carry out a little homework beforehand and you'll not get lost. The popular route is the same as last year.
GPX map details and a cue sheet PDF are available for download.

The route may be signposted but don't trust signs, they can get moved or changed.

CHECK IN in good time please, collect your Brevet card in Retford Market Square from 8am, set off after 9, set off too early and you will be too early for the feed stations.

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Start Located At: The Market Square , Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7UX
 
 
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Rendez-vous is from 8.00am in Retford market square, for 9 o clock steady away.

Registration Fees

Registration is on British Cycling, All monies raised go to The Retford Lions Club.

Included

Route Map, Rider number, Medal for finishers, Miles of Smiles, Photographer on route, fully signposted route, 4 supported chekpoints on route with comlimentary food and water. 

Prize / Race Categories

1.PRIZE FOR THE FURTHEST TRAVELED (TO THE EVENT) 

2.PRIZE FOR THE BEST FANCY DRESS

 
Facilities
Parking
Registration On the Day
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
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Fundraising
 
Features
KOM/QOM Competition
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Number of Aid Stations: 4
 
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