24rd October 2010
Buy ticket - EpicThe South Downs 100 Sportive is a fantastic event taking in the very best roads and climbs the South Downs have to offer. This stunning circuit starts at Chichester and weaves through the challenging South Downs taking in the leg burning Old Winchester, Buster and Uppark Hills.
This is a great event to test out your seasons fitness, before winter kicks in and the Sportive Season cools down.
In addition to the Epic 100 mile route, there is a 70 mile route, which is equally as challenging.
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: 
The finalised route will be ready to down in various GPS formats, 2 weeks before the event.
Chichester College, West Gate Fields, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1SB
Please click the link under the image to view the location 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 | 73 miles* | 3.5 - 5.5 hrs | £19.00** |
| Epic Route | 103 miles* | 4 - 7 hrs | £23.00** |
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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 |
| Mechanical Support | Bike wash facilities |
| 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. Wiggle Customers will not be able to receive any loyalty discounts on the day.
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.