East Midlands International Cicle Classic
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The East Midlands International CiCLE Classic is a road bicycle race that starts in Oakham
and finishes in Melton Mowbray
. The 2008 version was 158 km long.
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 Ronde van Vlaanderen. Originally part of the British Premier Calendar
, from 2008 it is a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour.
The sixth edition will take place on April 25, 2010.
Oakham
-Oakham's horseshoes:Traditionally, members of royalty and peers of the realm who visited or passed through the town had to pay a forfeit in the form of a horseshoe...
and finishes in Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray is a town in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England. It is to the northeast of Leicester, and southeast of Nottingham...
. The 2008 version was 158 km long.
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 Ronde van Vlaanderen. Originally part of the British Premier Calendar
Premier Calendar
The British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
, from 2008 it is a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour.
The sixth edition will take place on April 25, 2010.