This early season event is held in memory of popular rider and local champion Phil Cooke who tragically lost his battle with cancer in July 2005, Phil was a modest man who gave much to people and sought little in return, just the opportunity to ride his bike at every opportunity, appreciate the beautiful local countryside, and race with some of the best riders in the country. This ride takes in the roads Phil so loved to ride.
This event will have 2 distances 60km and 100km, both events will start at Dunchurch Village Hall but the 100km event will also have an alternative start at Jack's Hill Cafe on the A5 north of Towcester The start time for both distances is 09:30hrs to 10:30hrs, you will start at a time to suit yourself please ensure you have attended a rider briefing prior to starting your ride, these will be held at 9:30hrs/ 09:45hrs/ 10:00hrs/ 10:15hrs and 10:30hrs.
The 100km distance is a circular route with the Dunchurch Village Hall HQ and Jack's Hill Cafe' on the A5 north of Towcester providing half way refreshment opportunities.
The event has some short but testing hills and a reasonable level of fitness would be required to take part particularly if you opt for the 100km event
Riders must return to the point they started from in order to get their "Certificate of Achievement" and report to the event official that you have completed the ride, we can then mark you off as having returned safely.
A photographer will be on the circuit and you can order photos direct from them (see the Photos page).
To register for this event complete your details on the "Event Registration Form" and click "Submit" and then go onto the "Pay Here" page to pay your on-line registration fee of £8.00 (for this event), the registrations for this event will be capped at 500 however if this number is not exceeded we will take on the day registrations for £12.00. Profits from the event will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care, but we don't expect riders to get personal sponsorship for this event and sponsorship forms will not be given out, the amount contributed to the chosen charity will be made public after the event.