18th April 2010
- SOLD OUT
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This opening sportive of the year is based in the iconic New Forest. With Speed limits of 20-30 miles a hour within the New Forest National, the quite forest roads allows you dust of you bike and warm up your legs by taking in the breathtaking scenery in peace.
The first Sportive in the Wiggle super series has 2 route lengths (83miles / 56 miles), The route differs from our end of session finale, but incorporates the same spectacular scenery of the New Forest National Park, combined with wild animals grazing at the roadside and picturesque villages, a great season opener!
The event includes all the sophistication you would expect, including: electronic timing, well stocked feed stations, tarmac parking, free energy products, event photography, toilets, mechanical support, bike wash facilities and most importantly an extremely well marked course!
So all you need to do is turn up and ride!
Epic Route: 
Standard Route:
Please click on the link below to read Cycling Weekly's recent review of riding in the New Forest Spring Sportive.
New Forest Spring Sportive Review
Please click on the link below to read the Event Information Sheet. This contains useful information to ensure you have a enjoyable event, including; GPS downloads, Maps and registration info. All Riders should read this, prior to attending the event.
New Forest Spring Sportive Event Information Sheet
Brockenhurst College, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire. SO42 7ZE
Please click the link under the image to view the race location map for this event in a new window.| Registration | 7:45am to 9:30am |
| Start Times | 8:00am to 9:30am (Epic course - 8:00am to 9:00am)* |
| Course Clearing Begins | 10:00am** |
| Catering Closes | 3:00pm |
| Event Centre Closes | 3:30pm |
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* You can start at any time, riders will be started at 5 min. intervals ** Our riders will start to remove the course signage but will not overtake last riders. | |
| Route Choice | Distance | Approx. ride time | Entry price |
| Standard Route | 55-60 miles* | 2.5 - 4.5 hrs | £15.00** |
| Epic Route | 80-85 miles* | 4 - 7 hrs | £19.00** |
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* Event distances may be approximate, but will fall within the bands shown ** Additional fee for entry on the day: £3.00 | |||
| Event centre facilities and parking | Electronic Chip timing |
| Full Route Marking | Web results service |
| Rider public liability insurance | Emergency support |
| Free energy drink + energy snacks | On site catering |
www.sportivephoto.com will be taking pictures of all riders at this event. Please visit www.sportivephoto.com once you have taken part in the event to view your photos!
Yes. Entry on the day costs £3.00 per individual or family entry more than the advance entry prices shown above.
We want to encourage young riders to enjoy the pleasure of cycling. That’s why all riders under 16 years ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult!
Online pre-entry is the easiest way of entering and saves £3.00 per person vs. entering on the day.
Online pre-entry will save you time on the day of the event allowing you to simple pick up your registration pack from the ‘Pre entered collection point’ and avoid having to queue up.
Please note if a event reaches its capacity we will have to close the event to rider wanting to enter on the day. It is therefore, best to pre enter online to avoid disappointment!
On the day entries are available at all our events as long has the event has not sold out prior to the event day. On the day entries are subject to an additional £3.00 per person surcharge. Payment can be made with cash and cheque.
You can fill out an entry form when you arrive at the event. One entry form must be completed per person.
By purchasing an event entry you agree to the UK Cycling Events terms and conditions.
Why not a make a weekend of it?
There is something for everyone in The New Forest, whether you’re looking to relax, explore or just enjoy, The New Forest is the ideal location.
A vast selection of New Forest accommodation is available from luxury and country house hotels, holiday cottages, bed & breakfasts, camping & caravan sites and Holiday Parks there is something to suit everyone’s budget and style.
There is a wealth of places to visit and explore in The New Forest from award winning gardens, museums, leisure and wildlife parks and farm plus much, much more.
For more information about this stunning area please visit: www.thenewforest.co.uk
Supported by New Forest Cycling Club.
New Forest Cycling Club was established in 1934 and we have just proudly celebrated our 75th anniversary. By coincidence we currently have around 75 members. Being based in the heart of the beautiful New Forest National Park we are able to enjoy our riding on scenic and mostly traffic-free roads.
Our main focus is on time-trialling and we stage events for club-members & visitors every Tuesday evening from mid-April through to the end of August. If you are keen to have a go, you can ‘Come and Try It’ at most club events, but please try to contact us first for more details. We also have training rides most weekends of the year and have recently introduced an easier ride on Sundays to allow less-competitive riders to join in.
As well as time-trialling, various club members take part in cyclo-cross; road racing; duathlon; triathlon, touring, running and, of course, Sportives! Although we enjoy all sorts of competition, we don’t let it get in the way of enjoying ourselves and have various social events scattered throughout the year, as well as occasional pub rides.
If you want to find out more visit www.newforestcc.co.uk or call Pete Weaver (club secretary)
on 01202 822001; or just turn up for a chat at any one of the events listed on the website.