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Salcombe Regatta Cyclo – cancelled!!
August 1, 2023 ~ 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
£20.00
2023 edition cancelled due to lack of entries!
Event Description
The format for this years Salcombe Cylco Regatta Sportive will be the same as year with participants being organised into groups of 5-15 depending on their fitness and speed. Each group will be led buy a ride Captain who lead the group around the course. Each Ride captain will be responsible for the welfare of the members of their group. This brings the emphasis on having a relaxed and social cycling experience but still challenging yourself along the way. There will be a number of places to stop and rest, chat and have fun.
Take part in the beautiful 37km tour of the beatuiful Salcombe estaury. The routes takes you along the iconic Cliff road, up the notorious Sandhills Rd switch back and along the main road through Marlborough. At every turn there’ll be another incline and another short descent as you wind your way past Galmpton and down towards South Milton Sands.
You’ll then start to climb heading back towards Kingsbridge and onto the stunning Bowcombe Bridge where you’ll head in land taking in the beautiful farms and countryside. As you reach Frogmore at the head of the creek you’ll see the biggest climb of the day that comes before reaching the picturesque village of South Pool.
You may be tempted to have a break by the stream and who can blame you before the short but beautiful estaury road back to Salcombe. A quick ferry ride over to Salcombe and a finish back at Salcombe Bike Hire’s HQ on Gould where you can take advantage of the BBQ (selling bacon sarnies) and tea and coffee station.
This event forms part of Regatta Triathlon with the Fun Run takes place on Sunday the 30th July with the Harbour Swim on Wednesday the 2nd August.
An AMAZING location to start and finish a sportive right in front of the waters edge. This is one of the most amazing rides of the summer!!
- Perfect for cyclists of all ages & abilities (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
- All bike types are welcome
- E-bikes welcome
- GPX file to download the route (although your ride captain will guide you from start to finish)
- Drinks & delicious food available at the finish
- Pre-event briefing for all riders
- This is not a timed event
- Ferry crossing fee
- Stunning views
- Great company
- Brilliant atmosphere guaranteed!
Online entries close on Sunday the 30th July at 23:59. Entry on the day is possible, but subject to an additional fee of £5 (cash only).
Should you have any queries, please contact Andrew Thompson on 07801930443 or andrew.thompson@hammersport.co.uk
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
2023 edition cancelled due to lack of entries!
Information
Salcombe Regatta Cyclo
At 07:30 following a briefing. Please arrive by 07:00 to allow time to ‘sign-on’ before the start.
The start format will be determined when entries have closed.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
At the King’s Arms, next to Whitestrand car park in the centre of Salcombe.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
Let’s Go Velo, Gould Road, Salcombe, where you’ll be able to buy delicious food and drinks after the ride.
A 37km group ride lead by experienced ride Captains taking you through the most beaituful parts of the South Hams countryside and along the Salcombe Estuary. Finish at Salcombe Bike Hire HQ where you can buy Bacon Butties and refreshments.
For an interactive map and to download the gpx file, please click on the icon below:
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
All riders must ‘sign-on’ at Whitestrand prior to starting the ride. Please arrive by 07:00 to allow time for this before the departure.
PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT FORMAT HAS BEEN CHANGED!
WE WILL NOW RIDE IN GROUPS, WITH EACH GROUP HAVING A RIDE CAPTAIN TO GUIDE YOU AROUND THE COURSE. THIS WILL BE LOTS OF FUN WITH A CHANCE TO RIDE WITH NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE ROUTE TOGETHER.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
Please report to an event official as soon as you finish the route to receive your certificate.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
All riders under 18 must be signed for at the start by a parent or guardian. Riders under the age of 16 must be a accompanied by an adult for the duration of the ride.
Please be sure young riders are capable of completing the distance before entering the event and that you have another family member available to collect them by car in case they need to ‘pack’. (Please notify us if this case).
Assuming the event has not sold out, entry on the day will be possible, but subject to an additional £5 charge per entrant.
Payment in cash only.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
Support:
Your bike should be in good mechanical order before the start. Mechanical support is available on an emergency basis only. You should be self-sufficient with your own spare tubes, repair kit and tools. Should you require assistance, or wish to notify us of an incident, or that you have packed, then please call the numbers below:
Lets Go Velo – Toby Fellows 07877 526297
Hammer Sport – Andrew Thompson 07801 930443
Drinks bottle and fuel:
Please ensure you have your own drinks bottle(s) and enough food for the ride.
Support cars:
Should you need to use the services of a support vehicle (in the event of an emergency), bikes will be transported entirely at your own risk and neither the event promoters, the drivers nor vehicle owners accept any liability should your bike be damaged in any way during transit. (We are utterly passionate about though, and will do our very best to look after your pride and joy). Please note, immediate support will not be possible, but we will do our best to help.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).
PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT FORMAT HAS BEEN CHANGED!
WE WILL NOW RIDE IN GROUPS, WITH EACH GROUP HAVING A RIDE CAPTAIN TO GUIDE YOU AROUND THE COURSE. THIS WILL BE LOTS OF FUN WITH A CHANCE TO RIDE WITH NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY THE ROUTE TOGETHER.
Helmet:
Wearing of a hard shell helmet is compulsory during the event and failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification. All liability and insurance cover will be invalidated if a helmet is not worn and any claim against Hammer Sportive Ltd will be invalid.
Drinks bottle and fuel:
Please ensure you have your own drinks bottle and enough food for the ride.
Litter:
Please do not drop used gels and food wrappers on the road whilst riding. These can be disposed of in the bins at the feed station and HQ.
Hazards:
Please take care crossing all roads and negotiating junctions/roundabouts. This is a non-competitive event and the Highway Code must be observed at all times. Any marshals and event officials are merely there to assist you and offer guidance and have no power to stop traffic. There are sections of small country lanes with some steep descents. You are advised to ride the whole route and descend in a controlled, cautious, and safe fashion, as dictated by the road conditions, visibility and traffic. Extra care should be taken when entering and leaving any feed stations. Please be vigilant for pot holes throughout the route.
(We reserve the right to amend the event format if necessary).