Route 1 of 3

How about a ride out to support the riders in the 2023 Tour of Britain as Stage 4 arrives in Nottinghamshire?

We have 3 suggested routes:
Route 1 is a ride out the the Cat 3 climb near Eakring.
Route 2 heads to the start at Sherwood Forest before heading to the climb.
Route 3 takes in the start and the climb and then races the peloton to the finish in Newark.
Grab your cow bell and wear your Ilson colours – let’s see how many jerseys we can get on the telly!

https://www.strava.com/routes/3117523963684656184
This is the shortest route at 54 miles, A lumpy course out the Cat 3 climb at red Hill Lane Soth of Ollerton.
The peloton is expected to hit the climb at 13:21 so this ride is set to leave Ilkeston Market place at 10:30. At 15 mph a group would arrive around 12:52. At 17 mph, arrive at 12:38.
NB: This is not a Ride Captain-led ride – it’s just an opportunity for a group to form and ride to the Race route together.
Plenty of cafe options on the way back around Edingley and Farnsfield