The Oban Sportive is the must do charity challenge for 2013. The two challenging routes take you through Argyll's breathtaking scenery for the most part on quiet back roads. Starting and finishing at the sea port of Oban (which offers plenty of good accommodation and interest for the visitor) the rides promise to test man and machine in the best backdrop in the UK. Expect sea views, lochs (and locks) large and small, highland glens, tough riding and a warm welcome.

Oban Sportive is dedicated to Chris Bell who was killed in an avalanche at Glen Coe earlier this year. He was an irrepressible athlete and key member of the sportive organising committee. He was determined to make this a top quality event with courses challenging enough to give even the strongest riders a real test while not excluding anyone by excessive mileages. We aim to live up to his aspirations.

The two routes are mapped at the links below and you can enter now through British Cycling's on-line system using the link below. The event is a collaborative project between North Argyll Cycle Club and Oban Rotary Club and all proceeeds will go to local good causes. The event will be fully supported with route cards, feed stations, signage, marshalls and a broom wagon on each course. Thanks to sponsors Bell Ingram for the first hundred entrants a quality wicking T-shirt will be included in the entry price and cotton T -shirts for later entries. If you like us; like us on Facebook and tell a friend. If you tweet; follow us and stay in touch.