Rutland–Melton_International_CiCLE_Classic

Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic

Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic

British one-day road cycling race


The Rutland–Melton International CiCLE Classic is a road bicycle race that starts in Oakham and finishes in Melton Mowbray. The 2008 version was 158 km long.

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The race is characterised by its off-road sections and short, sharp climbs on narrow and treacherous farm tracks – taking its inspiration from the Paris–Roubaix and Tour of Flanders. Originally part of the British Premier Calendar, from 2008 it is a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour.

The race was known as the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic in the years 2007–10 when its principal sponsor was the East Midlands Development Agency.[1][2]

Winners


References

  1. "Rutland – Melton becomes the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic". cicleclassic.co.uk. 9 February 2007. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012.
  2. "'Every little helps' save CiCLE Classic". cicleclassic.co.uk. 19 January 2011. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012.
  3. "CiCLE Classic Report". British Cycling. 29 April 2007. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008.
  4. "Ciaran Powers to East Midlands win". Cycling Weekly. 27 April 2008.
  5. "Wilkinson wins CiCLE Classic". Cycling Weekly. 26 April 2009.
  6. "Ian Wilkinson sprints to CiCLE Classic victory | Latest News". Cycling Weekly. 17 November 2010. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  7. "Rutland-Melton International CiCLE Classic Cancelled for 2021". velonet.uk. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2021.



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