Cyclists Gear Up For This Years Tour De Moor
By Arran George
Forget the Champs-Élysées, the Tour de Moor is bringing cycling action to West Cumbria this year.
Starting and finishing on Cleator Moor square on Sunday 17th September, the Tour de Moor is a 32-mile sprint around the scenic Cumbria countryside.
With sprints and climbs through winding country roads, the event is gearing up to be a thrilling chase across one of the most beautiful places in the country. The race route is challenging, with competitors racing through the narrow back roads of the county.
Starting and finishing on Cleator Moor Square on Sunday afternoon, riders complete two different laps of the town covering 32 miles. The route crosses through the town square and takes place over predominantly minor country roads, with some short but steep climbs.
Last year’s event saw the first 80 riders finish within 30 seconds of each other, so make sure you get a good place to watch, for what will most certainly be, an exciting finish.
Thrilling as the full race may be, the event also allows riders the option to do just completing one lap of the race course, finishing after 21 miles.
In conjunction with the Tour de Moor, there will also be a Ladies night at the Copeland Stadium on the 14 September, billed as a Pudding and Prosecco night. The social ride also offers two distances and provides a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where all entrants will be given pudding and prosecco when they finish.
For more information visit www.westcoastchallenge.net
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