Entries are now available for the Forest Of Dean Spring Classic Sportive on 2 May.

Places on the Wheels in Wheels Events Ltd organised event are limited to 1000 riders, an increase from the 750 which sold out before the event last year. And with events fast selling out well in advance, it’s best to act quickly.

It may be winter now but many riders are looking forward to the warmer weather and planning their sportive calendar for 2010. Wheels in Wheels have opened online entries for all their 2010 events and places are already going fast for the Forest Of Dean Spring Classic as well as its four other UK events, plus the Duva International in Majorca.

“Since entries opened on 1 January we have seen a sharp increase in initial numbers from previous years,” says event organiser Graham Temple. “With sportives becoming more popular we have noticed people are entering earlier and earlier to secure a place in their favourite event. As a result classic events like the Forest of Dean are due to sell out well before the day so we would advise entry as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”  

The Forest of Dean Spring Classic sportive is now in its fifth year. Starting and finishing in Monmouth the route takes riders on an 85 mile ride through some of the best roads the area has to offer. From 3 mile long climbs to 1 in 4 walls, a serious workout awaits and will test even the fittest of riders. The clover leaf design of the route means you are never more than 20 miles from the event village should your fitness let you down. The event village is open from Saturday and sign on is available on Saturday as well as Sunday morning.

For more information on the Forest of Dean Spring Classic and to enter on-line please visit www.forestofdeanspringclassic.co.uk. For more information on all Wheels in Wheels events and to enter on-line please visit www.wheelsinwheels.com