Solway Sportive 2012
This page gives entry details regarding the Solway Sportive for 2012.

This year's Solway Sportive will take place on Sunday the 20th May.  Enjoy a great day out riding along the beautiful Solway coast and countryside and raise money for a local charity; Riding for the Disabled.  Choice of a Short Route of 30km (19 miles) or the Long Route of 115km (71 miles) on quiet roads.  Start and Finish at Dumfries Rugby Club with parking, changing rooms, and showers post event.  Feeding station on both routes and food/drink after finishing.  Timed certificate for all finishers.  Suitable for all with a basic level of fitness.

This event is organised by the Dumfries Cycling Club and the Nithsdale Riding for the Disabled.

Venue HQ:
Dumfries Rugby Club, New Abbey Road, Dumfries, DG2 7LU.

Registration:
from 8am until at least 15 minutes before the final departure time of your chosen route

Start Times: 
Short Loop - 10:00 to 10:45
Long Loop -  08:30 to 10:00

Route Details:
See the foot of this page for a MapMyRide map of the routes.
Short Loop: Dumfries - New Abbey - Beeswing - Lochfoot - Dumfries
Long Loop: Dumfries - New Abbey - Dalbeattie - Kirkudbright - Gelston - Dalbeattie - Haugh of Urr - Dumfries

Entry:
The on-line entry system with SIentries is now live as follows:
 
Entry Online:  click here to enter Solway Sportive  

Entry List: click here to view 2012 Solway Sportive entry list

You can also enter the Solway Sportive by completing and returning the following entry form together with the appropriate payment:  Solway Sportive entry form 2012.pdf
A promotional poster for the the Solway Sportive is available as follows: Solway Sportive Poster.  Please feel free to print this out and display on any noticeboards that you have access to.

Route Map Long Loop:
See below for a map of this year's route.  This is the same as last year.

Route Map Short Loop:
See below for a MapMyRide of the short loop.