Half Pint
Sat 20 Jun 2026 Market Harborough, Northamptonshire, UK

Braybrooke Beer Co Sportive | Half Pint

An epic Half Pint ride through stunning countryside, starting and finishing at one of the UK’s finest breweries, offering the best of British cycling and top-quality craft beer.

  • Sat 20 Jun 2026
Braybrooke Beer Co. Brewery & Taproom, Market Harborough
Half Pint

09:00

Age 18 & over

£30

  • 36 miles road cycling

Event overview

Ride rolling Leicestershire lanes, soak up village scenery and finish strong with a perfectly poured craft beer at a vibrant brewery — cycling, camaraderie and reward combined.

This scenic sportive rolls out from BrakeBrooke’s new brewery and taproom, guiding riders through quiet countryside lanes and charming villages across the heart of Leicestershire.

Choose a relaxed spin or a longer challenge, then return to celebrate with great beer, local food and a lively post-ride atmosphere at one of the region’s most exciting new breweries.

Highlights

  • Two route options: 57km (36 miles) or 97km (60 miles)
  • Quiet rolling lanes through picturesque Leicestershire countryside
  • Smooth roads with gentle climbs and flowing descents
  • Start and finish at BrakeBrooke Beer Co’s brewery and taproom
  • Suitable for social riders and more experienced cyclists
  • Well-earned craft beer included at the finish
  • Food available from local vendors post-ride
  • Friendly, social atmosphere celebrating cycling and great beer

This event is part of Braybrooke Beer Co Sportive.

Event community

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  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Gravel bike
  • Hybrid bike
  • Road bike

Timetable

  • 08:00 | Registration opens
  • 09:00 | Start times from 9am

  • Circular route
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Navigation not required
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The Braybrooke Beer Co Sportive takes you on an exhilarating loop through the rolling countryside of Leicestershire, starting and finishing at Braybrooke Farm — home of the Braybrooke Beer Co brewery and taproom.

Both courses weave quiet rural lanes, gentle climbs and sweeping descents through charming villages and scenic farmland before returning to the brewery for a celebratory pint and post-ride festivities. The elevation offers a rewarding ride for all abilities — from social cyclists to seasoned riders.

Route highlights

  • Start and finish at Braybrooke Beer Co, riding directly from the brewery and taproom
  • Quiet Leicestershire lanes with rolling terrain, steady climbs and long, open stretches
  • Fully signed routes for straightforward navigation on event day
  • On-route feed stops to refuel and stay hydrated
  • Mechanical and medical support available throughout the event
  • Post-ride atmosphere at the finish, with craft beer, food and space to relax

  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Braybrooke Beer Co. Brewery & Taproom
Harborough Road
Market Harborough
Northamptonshire
LE16 8LJ
UK

  • Drinks
  • Race photo
  • Snacks

Included

  • Event centre facilities and parking
  • Free Brakebrooke beer 
  • Mechanical support
  • Medical support
  • Full route marking
  • Rider public liability insurance
  • Refreshment stops en route
  • Pick-up wagon
  • Event photography 
  • Food and refreshments for sale at the finish

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£30.00

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Braybrooke Beer Co. Brewery & Taproom, Market Harborough
Full Pint

09:00

Age 18 & over

£37.50

  • 60 miles road cycling

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