FDC Sportive 2026

Our annual bike and hike networking event

Details:

South Staffordshire Sailing Club, Gailey, ST19 5PT

Thursday 10th September 2026

Arrive for registration 30mins prior to:
Cyclists set off at 10:00am
Walkers set off at 10:15am

Lunch at 1pm

Lunch and drinks provided

Download .gpx routes:

These are subject to change - finalised routes will be available the day before the event:

Long Cycle Route - here

Short Cycle Route - here

Walking Route - here

About this event

☀️🌧️This event will take place whatever the weather – so please dress accordingly.☀️🌧️

In the event of severe weather, or if conditions are deemed unsafe for cycling, participants will have the option to join the walking group instead, so bring walking attire as well.

Thursday 10th September setting off at 10:00am
South Staffordshire Sailing Club, Gailey Lower Pool, Gailey Lea Ln, Gailey, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5PT

More information email: marketing@frontierdevelopmentcapital.com

Road Cycling – 

All routes are circular around the roads of Cannock, you will cycle in groups of around 10 and you will be following an FDC cycle leader. Every route has a mid-way break in Milford, where you will get a chance to refill water bottles.

To participate you will need to sign a waiver on the day confirming that you or the business you work for have appropriate liability insurance to cover you, and you must have a roadworthy bike and helmet.

  • 2 routes to choose from dependent on your ability – (S)hort /  (L)ong – Expect to be cycling for approximately 3 hours
  • Length approx. : 52km (S) /  72km (L)
  • Total climb approx. : 325m (S) / 591m (L)

Net-walking – 

You will be walking a gentle circular route around the lanes of Cannock, as one group, following FDC leaders. 

To participate you will need to sign a waiver on the day confirming that you or the business you work for have appropriate liability insurance to cover you, and you must wear appropriate walking footwear.

  • Length: 12km – expect to be walking for 3 hours

Long Cycle Route:

Short Cycle Route:

Walking route: