Petersfield, Hampshire (South Downs)
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Due to current restrictions, this event will not be able to go ahead in 2020. If you have already entered, you will be emailed very soon regarding your entry. We’re sorry to miss out on this superb event this year, but plan to return for the Southern Sportive in 2021.
The Original South Downs Sportive – since 2006
The Southern Sportive returns with a new date and a fantastic new course; and with 4 routes to choose from, the event is open to a wide range of riders and abilities.
Whether you’re a hardened Sportive rider or first time charity cyclist, you’ll find the perfect challenge in the Southern Sportive! The classic course takes in some serious hills complimented by rolling back roads and views out along the south coast. All set in one of the prettiest parts of the UK.
For 2019, we have reworked a completely new course, keeping all the best aspects of the classic Southern Sportive and reworking them into choice of routes that give a better, more focused top quality ride. The four route options are categorised by distance and number of hills, and each is designed to give you proper cycling challenge at your level. From the 45km Family route with three categorised climbs on route to challenge you, to the full 120km route with eight major hills standing between you and the finish!
All this comes with full support from our team. You’ll get comprehensive route marking to follow, maps and GPS files, feed & support stations, support vehicle back up, rider timing, catering, finishers medals and more!
The event base is at Churchers College in Petersfield, which sits right under the northern edge of the Downs and makes a memorable start and finish to the ride. Great road and rail connections to both London and the rest of the UK also help to make this an unmissable event.
June
TBA
2021
Short Route
kilometres
3 Hills
- 476 Metres of Climbing
Short Route
kilometres
5 Hills
- 775 Metres of Climbing
Mid Route
kilometres
6 Hills
- 1063 Metres of Climbing
Full Route
kilometres
8 Hills
- 1357 Metres of Climbing
Venue
Ramshill
Petersfield
GU31 4AS
Start Time
Registration – 8:15am
Ride Start – 8:45am
Finish Time
Event Route Map
View the routes in a Google Map (includes hill stats)
Mid Route
100 Kilometres- Fully route marked by the event team
- Route map for all riders
- GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
- Electronic rider timing with live finish line results.
- 2x Feed/Support stations
- Mechanical Support.
- Hot food and drink available at event base.
- Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Finishers Medals.
- Free Event Photography.
- Late booking (1 week before event) +£2
- Entry on the Day +£4
Full Route
120 Kilometres- Fully route marked by the event team
- Route map for all riders
- GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
- Electronic rider timing with live finish line results.
- 2x Feed/Support stations.
- Mechanical Support.
- Hot food and drink available at event base.
- Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Finishers Medals.
- Free Event Photography.
- Late booking (1 week before event) +£2
- Entry on the Day +£4
Short Route
65 Kilometres- Fully route marked by the event team
- Route map for all riders
- GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
- Electronic rider timing with live finish line results.
- 1x Feed/Support station.
- Mechanical Support.
- Hot food and drink available at event base.
- Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Finishers Medals.
- Free Event Photography.
- Late booking (1 week before event) +£2
- Entry on the Day +£4
Family / Sprint Route
45 Kilometres- Special prices for kids (under 16)
- Fully route marked by the event team
- Route map for all riders
- GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
- Electronic rider timing with live finish line results.
- 1x Feed/Support station.
- Mechanical Support
- Hot food and drink available at event base.
- Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Gold/Silver/Bronze Finishers Medals.
- Free Event Photography.
- Late booking (1 week before event) +£2
Event Logistics
On the Ride
Checkpoints / Feed Stations
At these checkpoints, you will be able to top up on food, water and energy mix. Our team will also be on hand to help you with mechanical and other support issues. Some checkpoints may feature a mid ride timing mat – please look for the “Timing Point” sign as you arive at the checkpoint and pass over the mat as instructed. Passing through these points helps us to run and time the event more effeciently, so please do use them as directed by our team.
Entry on the Day
Registration
Following the Route
(Please note, in spite of our best efforts, signs can go missing or be tampered with during the course of the day. Make sure you pick up a copy of the route map at event registration, and carry it with you for use if needed. We also send out GPS files to all pre entries prior to the event, so if oyu want ot have the route on your phone or GPS device, sign up online now!)
Food and Drink