Classic Marlborough Downs

The Great Western Sportive has an undoubted hit in it's First two years! A fantastic route that fits perfectly into our 'riders rides' ethos, it's going to be even bigger and better in 2011! And with a full 100 mile top distance and a huge 2,000 rider capacity, This ride is big every sense! Rolling across the ancient Ridgeway and winding through the beautiful Marlborough Downs, the route is a real treat, with broad, open roads echoing the sweep of the scenery. The folds of the Downs provide the gradients to put you to the test, but this is a ride to reward you for every challenge, not beat you relentlessly into submission. A riders ride, if you will.