Resources

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Welcome to the HCPT Cycle Resources Hub! This page is your go-to destination for everything you need to make the most of your HCPT cycling experience. Here, you'll find downloadable route files, interactive route maps, and a collection of photos and videos capturing the spirit of the journey. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow cyclists through online clubs and groups or relive past rides through shared media, we've got you covered. Explore the resources below and get ready for an unforgettable ride!

Key Dates

March Practice Weekend

Back-to-back days of cycling. The riders will complete Route B on the Saturday before riding Route C on the Sunday.

April Practice Weekend

Final practice weekend. There will be a meeting on the Saturday and cyclists will complete Route D on the Sunday.

HCPT Cycle 2025

7 days of cycling from Versaille to Lourdes via Chartres, Le Mans, Saumur, Niort, Libourne & Mont-de-Marsan.

HCPT Cycle Route Files

Day 1 - Versailles to Chartres

72.3km with 616m of elevation. The route heads South-West from Versaille through the rolling hills of North-West France.

Download Day 1 GPX File

View Day 1 on Ride with GPS

Day 2 - Chartes to Le Mans

128.4km with 742m of elevation. Continuing South-West to Le Mans through the undulating hills and golden wheat fields..

Download Day 2 GPX File

View Day 2 on Ride with GPS

Day 3 - Le Mans to Saumur

125.3km with 425m of elevation. Turning South, the route traverses the beautiful Loire Valley region finishing in Saumur.

Download Day 3 GPX File

View Day 3 on Ride with GPS

Day 4 - Saumur to Niort

138km with 863m of elevation. Varied scenery greets you as the route heads toward the lush landscapes of Poitou-Charentes.

Download Day 4 GPX File

View Day 4 on Ride with GPS

Day 5 - Niort to Libourne

181.7km with 862m of elevation. The route passes through "Green Venice" before reaching the world-famous Bordeaux wine region.

Download Day 5 GPX File

View Day 5 on Ride with GPS

Day 6 - Libourne to Mont-de-Marsan

146.1km with 514m of elevation. Traversing Europe's largest man-made forest the route heads to Mont-de-Marsan.

Download Day 6 GPX File

View Day 6 on Ride with GPS

Day 7 - Mont-de-Marsan to Lourdes

120.7km with 945m of elevation. The glorious vistas of the Pyrenees are a fitting end as the route approaches Lourdes.

Download Day 7 GPX File

View Day 7 on Ride with GPS

HCPT Training Route Files

Route A - Rugby 30 mile loop

47km with 220m of elevation. The route is a loop around the quiet lanes to the South of Rugby.

Download Route A GPX File

View Route A on Ride with GPS

Route B - Rugby 33 mile loop

53.1km with 289m of elevation. The route is an extended loop around the quiet lanes to the South of Rugby.

Download Route B GPX File

View Route B on Ride with GPS

Route C - Rugby 55 mile figure 8

89.2km with 527m of elevation. A 33 mile loop to the South of Rugby followed by a 22 mile loop North of Rugby.

Download Route C GPX File

View Route C on Ride with GPS

Route D - Rugby 70 mile loop

112.7km with 709m of elevation. A 33 mile loop to the South of Rugby followed by 2 laps of a shorter loop North of Rugby.

Download Route D GPX File

View Route D on Ride with GPS

Video

HCPT Cycle Videos

A selection of videos created around the HCPT Cycle

2025 Signup Video on YouTube

2023 Promo Video on YouTube

2023 Extended Video on YouTube

Photos

HCPT Cycle 2023

Photo albums can be found on the HCPT Facebook page:

HCPT Cycle 2019

Photo albums can be found on the HCPT Facebook page:

Additional photo albums can be found on the HCPT Facebook page dating all the way back to HCPT Cycle 2013. Albums from training weekends in Rugby can also be found there.