Broughton Castle Sportive Thank You Event

On the day, 700 cyclists covered 100 miles, 50 miles or 20 mile routes from Broughton Castle near Banbury around the scenic Cotswold countryside. For families with young children there was a short Family Fun route.

The President’s nominated charity was Katharine House Hospice and Rtn. Philip Brodey, presented their representative with the Club’s donation. Cheques were also presented to local organisations whose support was invaluable on the day: 

Banbury Star Cycling Club - Route design

Raynet - Provision of radio communications

Army Logistics Corps.  - Route signage over 170 miles

Banbury Scouts - Car park marshalling/marquee erection

Banbury Inner Wheel - Feeding Station (Guiting Power)

Banbury Rotaract  - Feeding Station (Brailes)

Radio Horton. - On site commentary/entertainment

Purepix Photography.  - On site photographer

Rotary Club of Banbury. - Refreshments and Bar, Broughton Castle.

The last four Sportives have raised over £42,000 for local charities.

Each year the Broughton Castle Trophy (donated by the Rt. Hon Martin Fiennes) is awarded to the best performing team with the Chop Chop Cycling Club being this year’s recipients.

Sunday 9^th July 2017 will be the fifth cycling Sportive organised by the Rotary Club Banbury Cherwell with a new target of 1,000 cyclists.

Why not enter a team from your club?  

Visit our website for more details:  broughtoncastlesportive.co.uk