Hmm, I wanted to have a look at the cycletta in Swindon http://www.cycletta.co.uk/event-info/cycletta-wiltshire.aspx and was then told it was £42 (for the 40km route). This struck me a a bit ridiculous, and consequently tweeted about it. No reply currently from cycletta, but I did get one from EtapeCymru:
@elzrocks hi, the extra investment goes into lots of safety, post event pampering, amazing venues and goodie bags. Fab cyclist experience
Yeah ok, safety needed etc, but Wiggle’s Magnificat http://www.cyclegb.co.uk/ had post event massage (not that I used it, but I did see people that did!). We also got a commemorative medal (which actually I had no idea about until I got it). I entered this for £9 (alright with a discount), but it’s still MILES cheaper than cycletta. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a great idea, but with times like this, for some of us £42 is a hell of a lot of money (thanks to my lovely twitter people here who also agreed with me). Also with so few things happening in Basingstoke, I have to look further afield. Swindon is a town I used to know fairly well.
I cannot afford to do this. £42 is about what I have left weekly, and that has to cover my mobile bill, food, etc.
I would like to point out I am not having a go at anyone here. I just think it’s a high price to pay, when we should be encouraging more people to cycle. Especially women.
I promise this wasn’t a rant!
If you don’t agree with me, that’s fine. I’m not bothered!
Keep smiling.
thelonelycyclist 
That’s well over £1 per mile, crazy… You’d want it to be a damn good sportive for that sort of money. The last three paid rides I’ve entered cost about that much all added together!
Not a sportive, but still a ride nearish to you:
http://www.wokinghambikeathon.co.uk/
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actually that looks pretty good! thanks! yeah cycletta way too expensive for my tastes!
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Hi I have just found out about the Cycletta Scotland and thought it might be a nice idea – but then realised that to take part you have to pay £37!!!!!!!!!
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