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The Big Six

2022 Etape du Tour Review

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Sportive Breaks rider Chris Breckon took on the 2022 Etape du Tour on Sunday 10th July. The 2022 Etape du Tour took place on a tough route between Briancon and Alpe d’Huez. L’Etape du Tour is probably the most well-known Sportive in Europe. This event is unique for two main reasons: firstly it is a … Read more

Categories Blog, Rider blog, Rider Reviews, Sportive Reports, The Big Six

Etape du Tour Expert Tips: #1 – Hydration

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How to stay hydrated on the Etape du Tour As I’m sure you’re aware given you’ve signed up to ride it, this year L’Etape Du Tour follows the route of Stage 18 of The Tour De France from Briançon to Col D’Izoard. It’s 178km with 2 huge climbs (the Col de Vars, 2,108m and Col … Read more

Categories Sportives Information & Advice, The Big Six Tags Etape du Tour, Etape du Tour Hydration Tip

Sportives every cyclist has to ride. #5 – Nove Colli

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Number 5 in our series of sportives you have to ride in your lifetime is a gem on the Adriatic. Not widely known in the UK with only a few hundred Brits in attendance each year, this is one of the biggest events in the Italian amateur cycling calendar. Entries for the 2019 event sold … Read more

Categories Blog, European Sportive Guides, The Big Six Tags Emilia Romagna, Italy, The Big Six

Everything you need to know about … Riding your first European Sportive

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Stelvio Santini

You’ve ridden some local sportives in the UK. You’ve spent your work days in July glued to ITV Player watching the Tour. You’ve read all about the cobbles of Roubaix and the bergs of Flanders. Its time to pack your bike and ride the greatest roads in the world at one of Europe’s best sportives. … Read more

Categories Blog, One Day Classics, Sportives Information & Advice, The Big Six

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