Events: 18th Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic Route

23/04/2024 11:04

Its a one of a kind route for the 18th Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic and here is a guide to knowing where the riders go when

Events: 18th Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic Route

THE ROUTE DESCRIPTION (summary)
Get the map out and read the following to know where you going when during this exciting classic!

Click to see the high res version of the map

GREEN route on the map
1. Start in Oakham (presentation before race)

2. Race leaves Oakham and heads out to Wymondham where the riders do three laps, one small and two larger loops. Then, loop 4 contains a new sector – number 12, Mataberg. Photographers note, there are parts of this sector that cannot be photographed. Check with the organisation.

3. After sector 12, the riders return to Oakham via Burley. After Oakham, there is a loop at Barleythorpe (involves climbing a hill!) on resurfaced roads and on to Langham.

4. The riders then head to the Cold Overton berg (KOM) before heading off to the tough sector Somerberg (Sector 10) for the first time.

5. After Somerberg for the first time, the riders race to Owston and then out of and up over Newbold Manor (feeding zone) before a lumpy ride to Burrough on the Hill (KoM) before descending to Marefield and then Owston.

YELLOW route on the map
6. From Owston, the riders race to Pickwell and then over a section of road called Stygate before heading to Leesthorpe, Little Dalby, Burrough on the Hill (KoM) and back to Owston via the descent down the Newbold Manor sector.

BLUE route on map
7. From Owston, the race heads to Pickwell again where they veer right across Stygate and at the end, turn right at the main road (A606) and down the main road to right again to Cold Overton Berg (KoM).

8. After the KoM, the race heads down towards Somerby and just before the village, turns left and races across Somerberg again (sector 7) before returning to Owston.

RED route on the map
9. The race heads through Owston and out of the village via Newbold Manor to Burrough on the Hill (KoM) and then back to Owston via the Marefield descent.

10. In Owston the riders do 2 laps before heading to Somerberg (sector 3) in the opposite direction to the first two times before they start the finale of the race and race through Somerby, Pickwell and across Stygate for a final time to the main road (A606).

11. From there, they turn right off the main road to towards Cuckooberg (KoM) then Stapleford Park for the first time (sector 2) and off to Melton Mowbray for the first time too.

12. Finally, the race heads out of Melton Mowbray on the finishing circuit to Burton Lazars before heading to Stapleford for the second time (sector 1) and then finally, Melton Mowbray and that FINISH!

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WHERE TO WATCH – TIPS FROM THE RACE ORGANISATION
As in 2023, the opportunities to view the race will be greater than ever in 2024. For the enthusiastic spectator the race is possibly the most spectator friendly races to ever watch. It is possible to see the race at 15 to 20 places during its circuitous route between Oakham and Melton.

This year, we have sponsorship of the start and finish areas in Oakham and Melton by 'Pearces The Jewellers. 'Melton BID' also sponsor the Finish straight in Sherrard Street, Melton. So more to see at each end of the race let alone in between!.

Suggestions:
1. The START in Oakham Town Centre (TEAM PRESENTATION AND interviews with the Race favourites ON THE RACE PODIUM FROM 10.00 UNTIL THE START AT 11.00, with many outlets open and serving coffee to help keep all refreshed as well as entertained.

2. For those wishing to see the race start proper this will take place close to the entrance to Rutland Enterprise Park entrance on Ashwell Road. After a 4.3 km neutralised ride out from the Market Place.

3. Once again, It will be quick, with FIVE viewings in around 35 minutes, but Wymondham village will play host to the race on its new opening section. Where better to watch that at the Berkeley Arms in Main Street or the Windmill where two Hot Spot sprints take place on the climb.

4. This year the new 'Mataberg' sector, adds an extra attraction to this early part of the race. Whist this sector is NOT open to spectators the final steep and narrow climb back to Glebe Road just a short distance from the village centre is well worth a viewing.

5. You will need to leave Oakham in advance of the race start to make it to Wymondham by just after 11 o'clock when the village will be closed down, but refreshments and entertainment will be there, and it is totally practical that having seen the race there, leaving via Stapleford and Leesthorpe, to get to Owston before the race arrives there for the first time. Why not give it a try? It will be AWESOME!!

6. Back then to Oakham Town Centre to see the Oakham Wines sprint be contested.

7. The 'Barleyberg' climb, newly resurfaced will be reinstated into the route and gives extensive views across Rutlanbd Water as the riders crest this ascent or if that preferred to the high speed sprint in Oakham for the 'Oakham Wines' sprint.

8. That leads directly to the top of Cold Overton hill for the first King of the Hills climb.

9. Or alternatively await the first passage of 'Somerberg' which this year occurs before the race reaches Owston for its first passage of the village.

10. Owston or Burrough on the Hill for the races many passages through those villages. At Owston enjoy the party atmosphere of the day, the village BBQ, and the opportunity of taking in the pleasure of a 'Kwaremont' Belgian beer to accentuate the real character of the race. ,Or enjoy a more relaxed view of the race from Grant's Free House at Burrough over Sunday lunch and/ or a welcome drink.

11. Or back to Cold Overton Hill for the fourth King of the Hills climb, or onto 'Somerberg' (Bruces Lane) for the ultimate CiCLE Classic experience .

12. Stapleford Park to see the race traverse the two passages of the new off road sectors dissecting the beautiful parkland area.

13. in Melton town centre where following the local annual St Georges day parade the race will pass through the town and riders contest a sprint for the 'Pork Pie' sprint award donated by Dickenson & Morris, before commencing their finishing circuit via Burton Lazers and Stapleford Park.

14. At the FINISH in Sherrard Street at approximately 15.45..

Hot & cold drinks and snacks will be available at various locations on and around the course, not the least at the start and finish areas in Oakham and Melton town centres, and 'al fresco' BBQ style at Owston where a party atmosphere and 'Kwaremont' bar is always guaranteed, and where there will be a commentary point for much of the race.

Please allow plenty of time to get from one point to another and be prepared to encounter the road closures which will apply as soon as the race approaches and will apply until the last of the 'effective' race passes. Also please remember to park your cars well off the road especially if parking on any of the many narrow roads that the race uses particularly around Owston and Burrough on the Hill.

If viewing at Owston please use the identified car parks and always obey any instructions from race marshals.

Have a great viewing day!

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