Are the Road Sportive Challenges races?
No – the same applies here as it does at the MTB marathons. The sportives are non-competitive and are run on the open road rather than on closed off sections. How old do I have to be to take part in the Road Sportive Challenges? Minimum age is 16 years but the rider has to be accompanied by parent or guardian. 18+year old rider can take part unaccompanied. Do I need to bring a map and find my own way around? No. The Road Sportive Challenges are fully marked and there is no need for a map or any navigation skills. The courses are clearly marked. You will be equipped with a basic map as a backup for the marking around the course. Don’t assume that the rider in front of you is always going the right way. If unsure please stop and check your backup map. Are there service stations around the course? Yes. You will find a feed station roughly every 25-35miles on the Road Sportives and a technical support station at every other feed station. Please check the map and your briefing for the appro
