Hurricanes Ride: UK Cycling Events Cobbler Classic Sportive

Taking its name from the shoe-making history of its Northamptonshire surroundings, the Sigma Sports Cobbler Classic Sportive will take you through some of the county’s best sights and cycling roads.

There are no major climbs on the course, leaving you to set your own stride on an undulating route that never levels out but in fact helps with the odd short downhill push every now and again. One or two short and sharp climbs may crop up around this part of the course, but climbs tend to be rolling, brief and joined up, making this an ideal all-weather event – ideal for the early season elements.

There are three routes, with entry online at https://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk until 16th October: Short 26 miles £31, Standard 64 miles £40, Epic 102 miles £40. As well as feed stations, the event includes mechanical support, full route marking, electronic chip timing, and event photography.

Helmets are mandatory; daytime lights,spare inner tube and tools are advised, water or energy drink as personal preference.

A perfect first Autumn Sportive, not too far from home.