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Preview: Test Valley Tour Hot Challenge

by Jane Lucas, 16 May 11.

Just a reminder that the first event of this year's much loved Test Valley Tour ( www.testvalleytour.com ), the Hot Challenge sponsored by Behind the Bike Shed ( www.behindthebikeshed.co.uk ) and Saddle Skedaddle ( www.saddleskedaddle.co.uk ), takes place next Sunday 22 May starting from Vernham Dean Pavilion, Vernham Dean, Hants SP11 0JY.

The event is a marked route off road ride, you choose to ride either 80km, 50km or 30km at your own pace and can expect:

  • Fully way marked circular routes for easy navigation
  • Event HQ with ample free parking, toilets, showers & refreshments
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and cake before you ride
  • FREE colour Track Logs map extract showing the routes and facilities
  • Water stops with FREE TORQ Energy Drink
  • A FREE TORQ Energy Bar or Gel for each participant
  • Full back up and 4x4 rescue, just in case you have a problem
  • Mobile marshals and end of event route sweeper
  • Behind the Bikeshed trade stand
  • Cycle mechanic from the Purple Bike Shed
  • Finishers' memento
  • Refreshments, including a barbeque and homemade cakes, on sale at Event HQ when you relax after your ride

PLUS... the chance to win a fantastic cycling holiday from SADDLE SKEDADDLE!

Registration opens at 8.45am and you can start your riding anytime between 9 and 11am. Over 65s pay a reduced rate and Under 16s riding with an adult are FREE. Pre-entry has now closed. If you do pre-enter online, please bring your entry confirmation email to the event. You are however also very welcome to just turn up on the day of the event and enter then. We look forward to seeing you there.

Test Valley Tour Team