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Now in its second year we take in outstandingly beautiful countryside and you’ll ride through the quintessentially English towns and villages which make up West Sussex.

Parts of the route enter the South Downs National Parkk, rich in landscape, culture and wildlife.

3 Route options are available. building on the success of 2024 by adding a long route,

Start 2025 with great cycling in great company in this picturesque environment.

No matter your ability, this is a friendly and welcoming sportive. All our events are fully supported with marked routes, you won't have to worry about anything other than the cycling.

No matter your ability, this is a friendly and welcoming sportive.

All our events are fully supported with marked routes, you won't have to worry about anything other than the cycling.

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CHICHESTER COLLEGE CAR PARK

PO19 1SB (parking only)

registration & start

BISHOP LUFFA SCHOOL

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WHEN

5th April 2025

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WHAT THREE WORDS

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ROUTES AVAILABLE

Below you will find the event routes, and links to the downloads for GPS and GPX.

The strava and GPX links will be live one month before an event.

ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING THE ROUTES TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE.


Medium route

DISTANCE 102 km 
ELEVATION 1163 m




short route

DISTANCE 55 km 
ELEVATION 632 m



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SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION

  • EVENT TIMINGS
    GENERAL EVENT TIMINGS

    Parking will open at 0700                              

    Registration will be from 0730 – 0845

    You can start from 0730 - 0900

    The START will close at 0900 you will not be able to start after this time.                                                          

  • ROUTES AND MAPS
    ROUTES AND MAPS

    You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link.

    ROUTE MAP

    If you require a printed map, you need to download and print your own, there are no printed maps available at the event.

    Although the routes are comprehensively marked with route arrows on occasion people move these signs, we suggest downloading the route to a phone or navigation device just in case you need route assistance on the day.

  • COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS
    COURSE SPLITS and CUT OFFS

    For the safety of riders and the sanity of event staff we must use cut offs, if you start your ride at the appropriate time and can ride at approx. 12 mph you will make the course split point.

    On this event there is no cut off , however we reserve the right to boost you if we feel you wont make the finish at 1630.

    RIDERS ON ALL ROUTES MUST RETURN TO THE EVENT VENUE BY 1630

  • FEED STATIONS
    FEED STATIONS

    We try to have a varied mixed at the feed stations, these will include: -

    • Energy drink(vg)
    • Water(vg)
    • Flap jack
    • Cake
    • Bananas
    • Crisps(v)
    • Jellybeans or Jelly babies
    • Tea and Coffee

    Plus a few other things that we source as they become available, not everything on the above list will be available at every feed.

    Please note we do not supply gels and we cannot guarantee the products do not contain nuts, gluten, or wheat, if you have specific food tolerances you will need to carry your own supplies.

  • FEED STATION LOCATIONS
    FEED STATION LOCATIONS

    Depending on your route choice will determine how many feed stations you have :-                                                           

    • FEED 1

      HARTING COMMUNITY HALL

      22 km Medium and Short route.

    • FEED 2,

      DUNCTON VILLAGE HALL

      60 km Medium route

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ENTER EVENT


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O.T.D

ON THE DAY COSTS ARE £ 50.00 FOR ALL ROUTES

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WHATS INCLUDED

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FREE PARKING
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SIGNED ROUTES
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FREE FEED STATIONS
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EVENT PHOTOS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
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ROUTE SPECIFIC MEDAL
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TIMED EVENT
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MECHANICAL SUPPORT
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FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
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FIRST AID
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BROOM WAGON
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TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION

There is a Train station (Chichester) 1 mile from the start serviced from London, Bristol etc.

There is plenty of accomodation locally, including a premier inn.

ROAD LINKS

Woking 1 hr 25 mins.

Reading 1 hr 30 mins.

Swindon 1 hr 40 mins.

Bristol 2 hr.

Exeter 3 hr 30 mins.