If you are looking for a tough, challenging sportive in spectacular countryside, the Haywards Howler fits the bill! With 2427m of climbing the route is jam packed stunning climbs including the famous Ditchling Beacon. The route is not all about climbing though... with stunning views, quiet roads and 2 breathtaking reservoirs (Weir Wood & Ardingly) on the 95 mile route, your legs will be howling, while your mind takes in the scenery.
Starting from the historic and prestigious Ardingly college this Sportive is a must do event which will provide a real sense of achievement. 62 and 37 miles routes options are available and equally as challenging! Certainly an event you will to tell your riding buddies you completed!
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: 
Fun Route:
Ardingly College, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ
Please click the link under the image to view the location for this event in a new window.| Registration | 7:30am to 9:20am |
| Start Times | 8:00am to 9:30am (Epic course - 8:00am to 9:00am)* |
| Course Clearing Begins | 10:00am** |
| Catering Closes | 4:00pm |
| Event Centre Closes | 4:30pm |
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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 |
| Fun Route | 37 miles* | 2 - 4 hrs | £15.00** |
| Standard Route | 62 miles* | 3 - 5 hrs | £19.00** |
| Epic Route | 93 miles* | 5 - 8 hrs | £23.00** |
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* Event distances may be approximate ** 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.
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