Welcome to the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic (Rutland

“Leicester Mercury Sports Event of the Year 2005”

"Cycling Weekly" readers ' Most exciting UK road race of the year' 2006"

East Midlands International CiCLE Classic

(Rutland - Melton)

(Photo Gerry McManus)

Ian Wilkinson (Halfords -Bikehut) takes the 2009 CiCLE Classic on a day to remember!!

6th edition, Sunday 25th April 2010

Put the date in your diary NOW!!

The CiCLE Classic team is pleased to welcome Dare2b

extreme mountain clothing as its official clothing supplier for 2010

Dolmio pasta and products the new name of Mars UK

in its association with the CiCLE Classic as a principle sponsor.

Full 2009 results here.

'Wilko' on his charge for home over the final; Sawgate Lane; Sector of the 2009 race with just two kms to go. Berling never got past!!

(Photo:Dave O'Nyons, Sports Pictorial)

Why is the race so popular???

Quote from Paul Oldham, top Mountain Biker and Cyclo-cross rider.

"I am really looking forward to it; this will be the first race road race I've really wanted to do, as it's a bit different. I have to admit though it feels a bit wrong, taking your best bike and riding in some rough terrain, it's like when you were a kid riding your bike really fast through puddles, you just knew it was wrong, but it was such good fun and in a way this is how this race feels. That's probably why I'm looking forward to it!"

Judge for yourself!!

"This one should be a European Classic" - cyclingnews.com 30th April 2007

Principal Sponsors:

emda08 ctem08

MARS UK

Welcome...

to the website of Britain's most unique, challenging and spectacular Elite single day cycle road race. A race which takes competitors where no other British race dares; on and off road for 100 miles; providing a course as near to a continental classic as it is possible to create within Britain. Not for nothing have continental based riders compared it to the renowned "Paris - Roubaix", but with hills reminiscent of the "Ronde van Vlaanderen".

In just three years the race has gone from just another new domestic race within the Premier Calendar of British Cycling events, to an international race, targetted and covetted by competitors from throughout Europe and beyond, as the race that they all want to win. The race though is not just about the competitors, it is about the creation of an unforgettable experience and wonderful day out for spectators , young and old, marvelling at the feats of the Elite riders as they literally 'pass through Hell'.

Additionally since 2007 over 200 none Elite cyclists have been able to experience some of what the Classic competitors go through, by being able to take part in the CiCLE Challenge range of cyclo-sportif events held over part of the international course. In 2009 for the first time, on the day prior to the CiCLE Classic the Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour provided the opportunity for over 450 cyclists to experience the delights of cycling in and around Rutland ahead of their professional contempories. In 2010 it is intended to develop both these 'all comers' events into event sharing the same reputation within the cyclo-sportif field that the Classic has established for itself at the Elite level. This date for the 2010 CiCLE Challenge, starting and finishing in Melton years sportif is still to be set.

In 2010 the opportunity will again be there for anyone visiting the CiCLE Classis to enjoy a Rutland WEEKEND , riding the roads of Britain's smallest county before seeing the stars of the cycle road racing world show how it is really done.

Whether you wish to take part in the CiCLE Classic; find out where and when to see the race; or experience the thrill for yourself of the freedom that cycling in beautiful countryside offers, then read on. It's ALL here for you.

You can be forgiven for thinking this is not England! Owston 2008

(Photo courtesy of Sarah Brooke)

Supported by:

Melton Borough Council

Rutland County Council

Oakham Town Council

Webpage Builder