After a hugely successful 2nd year, the Wiggle Super Series will be announcing its line-up of events for 2012 on October 24th. It's looking bigger and better than ever with some exciting new additions. A total of 22 events are due to take place, both road sportives and events for mountain bikes, which are sure to appeal to riders of all ages and abilities. Tickets will be available from 3.00pm on the 24th October.
2012 will see the sell out three-part 'Wight Ferry Sportive' expand to cope with the huge demand seen in 2011. This unique sportive will start in the New Forest National Park and it will then involve a ferry trip over to the Isle of Wight. Here, riders will enjoy a clockwise route around the island on their bikes before jumping back on board the ferry for the ride back to the New Forest. This event sold out 4 months before the event in 2011. It is set to be one of the hottest tickets in town again.
Similarly the Wiggle New Forest Spring Sportive and New Forest 100 sportive will expand their capacities as these events sold out well before the events took place. Martin Barden, of UK Cycling Events, the organiser of the Wiggle Super Series, said: "We're really excited about the 2012 Wiggle Super Series. This year proved to be a massive success and we saw many riders returning time and again to take part in our events."
As the 2011 series saw so many repeat customers and also because the season tickets were so popular, the 'Super Series Season Pass' will continue for 2012. There will be two versions: the Sportive Pass and the Mountain Bike Pass. Strictly limited to the first 100 riders to apply, the passes will give riders automatic entry into all events at a massively reduced cost.
There is also the Early Bird incentive : riders that book any event more than 8 weeks in advance will receive a free High5 Race Faster pack worth GBP 12. All events in the series include well-stocked feed stations, mechanical support, chip timing, well-marked courses, massages, bike wash facilities, finishers' medals and much more.
Furthermore, UK Cycling Events will also be launching its very own Christmas present to riders - ready for the Festive season. The much sought after 'No Excuses' Sportive is making a return in 2012. As a totally free event, the first sportive of the season is likely to be 'given away' again in record time. The 'No Excuses Sportive' will be limited to 1,000 riders, none of whom will have to pay a penny if they ride the event. The catch? If you sign up and don't show up, you'll be charged GBP 25 (with all profits going to charity). We do not want to hear your excuses, we just want you to get out and ride! The exact date will be announced shortly.
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About Wiggle
Now the UK's number one online bike retailer, Wiggle started out as 'Butler's Cycles', a small independent bike shop in Portsmouth that had been trading since 1920. After initial success selling bike parts and other items online, Wiggle was officially launched in 1999 : http://www.wiggle.co.uk
About Wiggle Super Series Events
Wiggle Super Series events are designed to be fun and friendly. They typically offer two or three different length routes and can include a battle against the clock to be awarded a bronze, silver or gold time.
Attracting both experienced riders and newer faces to the road riding circuit, Wiggle Super Series events aim to encourage everybody to get out and ride - that's why children can ride for free when they attend with a paying adult. To make it hassle free, each event has feed stations, toilet facilities and an easy-to-follow course. Challenging yet fun, social yet competitive - all you have to do is turn up and ride!