West Drayton Mountain Bike Club (WDMBC) will once again be organising the Bucks off-road sportive (BORS), a multi-distance event, on Sunday 16 May 2010.

Chris Denman, former Southern XC champ and WDMBC chairman said, “BORS started off 11 years ago after members of WDMBC took part in the Hell of the North Cotswolds and felt that there was a call for a similar event nearer to London. From then on it’s just got bigger and bigger and this year we expect to have 600 riders.”

Steve Keating, course designer, commented, “The Bucks countryside is incredible place to ride and I have designed routes that take in the best the area has to offer. The 121km route is tough enough for even the die-hard marathon rider while the shorter routes cater for groups and families that just want to enjoy the stunning countryside. It really has something for everyone.”

A proportion of each entry will be donated to the South Bucks Riding for Disability Group who have up to 100 disabled horse riders and use and share many of the bridleways used along the routes.  In addition, all those completing the event will receive a memento of the day. 

There are four distances available – 121km, 100km, 70km and 35km. All routes start and end at the Martin Baker sports and social club (Martinsfield, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Green, UB9 5DA) a mere stones throw from the M4 and M25.  The routes are a mixture of country roads, public bridleways and singletrack and are clearly sign posted. Refreshments and aid stations will be well stocked thanks to generous contributions from The Feed Station.

Entry is limited to 600. More info at www.bucksoffroadsportive.co.uk and online entry is available.