Rutland–Melton International CiCLE Classic
 The 2009 East Midlands International CiCLE Classic in Oakham | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | Late April |
| Region | East Midlands, England |
| English name | Rutland–Melton International CiCLE Classic |
| Local name(s) | CiCLE Classic |
| Discipline | Road |
| Competition | UCI Europe Tour |
| Type | One-day race |
| History | |
| First edition | 2005 |
| Editions | 11 (as of 2015) |
| First winner |
 Scott Gamble (GBR) |
| Most wins |
Ian Wilkinson (GBR) (2 wins) |
| Most recent |
 Steele Von Hoff (AUS) |
The Rutland–Melton International CiCLE Classic is a road bicycle race that starts in Oakham and finishes in Melton Mowbray. The 2008 version was 158 km long.
The race is characterised by its off-road sections and short, sharp climbs on narrow and treacherous farm tracks – taking its inspiration from the Paris–Roubaix and Tour of Flanders. Originally part of the British Premier Calendar, from 2008 it is a 1.2 event on the UCI Europe Tour.
The race was known as the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic in the years 2007–10 when its principal sponsor was the East Midlands Development Agency.[1][2]
Winners
| Rider | Team | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |
Gamble, ScottScott Gamble (GBR) | East Midlands BC Div. |
| 2006 | |
Sharman, RobinRobin Sharman (GBR) | Recycling.co.uk |
| 2007[3] | |
Elliott, MalcolmMalcolm Elliott (GBR) | Pinarello Racing Team |
| 2008[4] |  |
Power, CiaranCiaran Power (IRL) | Pezula Racing |
| 2009[5] | |
Wilkinson, IanIan Wilkinson (GBR) | Team Halfords Bikehut |
| 2010 |  |
Berling, MichaelMichael Berling (DEN) | Glud & Marstrand–LRØ Radgivning |
| 2011 | |
Dempster, ZakkariZakkari Dempster (AUS) | Rapha Condor–Sharp |
| 2012 |  |
Blain, AlexandreAlexandre Blain (FRA) | Endura Racing |
| 2013[6] | |
Wilkinson, IanIan Wilkinson (GBR) | Team UK Youth |
| 2014[7] | |
Moses, TomTom Moses (GBR) | Rapha Condor–JLT |
| 2015 | |
Von Hoff, SteeleSteele Von Hoff (AUS) | NFTO |
References
- ↑ "Rutland – Melton becomes the East Midlands International CiCLE Classic". cicleclassic.co.uk. 9 February 2007.
- ↑ "'Every little helps' save CiCLE Classic". cicleclassic.co.uk. 19 January 2011.
- ↑ "CiCLE Classic Report". British Cycling. 2007-04-29.
- ↑ "Ciaran Powers to East Midlands win". Cycling Weekly. 2008-04-27.
- ↑ "Wilkinson wins CiCLE Classic". Cycling Weekly. 2009-04-26.
- ↑ "Ian Wilkinson sprints to CiCLE Classic victory | Latest News". Cycling Weekly. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ↑ "Tom Moses wins Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic". Cycling Weekly (IPC Media). 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
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