The Wiltshire Classic 2026
Saturday 14 March 2026 | Salisbury Racecourse
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
Starting at Salisbury Racecourse in Wiltshire, all three routes guide you across county lines - into Dorset, then Hampshire, before looping back to Wiltshire. As you ride across the boundary between South-West and South-East England, you'll find yourself on free-flowing, rolling roads that are challenging enough to be fun, but won't overly punish your legs. This makes it the perfect chance to relax and truly enjoy your time on two wheels.
This ride is an opportunity to get outdoors, rack up some quiet kilometres, and fully appreciate the charming countryside back roads that connect these sleepy rural villages. It’s about time well spent on your bike.
Naturally, your efforts will be rewarded! As you cross the finish line, you'll receive a well-deserved finisher medal and other goodies from our partners.
Our Classic Series is designed for all riders. With three non-technical routes to choose from, we warmly invite as many cyclists as possible to join us for this quintessential Classic cycling event.
Ride For A Cure
Fancy riding this event for £10? If you can pledge to raise £100 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK, you only have to pay a £10 entry fee to enter this event. Find out more further down the page.
DETAILS
Gates open: 07:00
Registration: 07:30
Start times
Long: 08:00 - 08:45
Medium: 08:45 - 09:15
Short: 09:15 - 09:30
Finish time: 15:30
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
A mix of undulating roads, fast flat sections and small country lanes. These routes are varied and perfect for a Spring ride.
Entry Price
Online entry has now closed. On the day entries will be accepted and costs an additional £5 over the standard online entry price.
RIDE FOR A CURE
You can enter this event for £10 if you pledge to raise £100 or more for Alzheimer's Research UK. All you have to do is click the button below to register with ARUK, they will send you an entry code to your desired event and a link to set up your fundraising page.
Anyone who signs up to fundraise will receive a free ARUK cycling jersey to wear with pride on race day. If you hit the £200 fundraising goal, you’ll also receive an exclusive ARUK buff.
By taking part, you’re not just cycling – you’re helping bring us closer to finding a cure for dementia.
The Routes
Choose your route carefully. The distance and elevation gain should give you some indication as to how easy/hard each route is, as well as showing you where the tougher climbs are.
Elevation Gain: +1108 mWhat you get
Wiltshire Classic Cycling Jersey
Get ready for your ride with our new event-specific cycling jersey. UKCE and Stolen Goat have joined forces to bring you this high-quality jersey, designed to provide comfort while remaining breathable, quick-wicking and fast-drying. Men's and Women's versions are available in varying sizes. Remember to add one to your cart when entering the event to save £10 over the RRP.
Our UKCE jerseys are made and distributed by Stolen Goat. Your top will be shipped nearer to the event day and will arrive in time for the event if ordered before 19th January 2026. If you want a jersey and have already entered this event, you can buy one separately here:
UKCE x Stolen Goat Jerseys
Essential Items
Helmet (no helmet, no ride). Helmets must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
Basic tools
Inner tubes
Pump
Drink bottle
First aid kit (recommended)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where fog or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)
Plastic Free
In our quest to make feed stops plastic free, we ask that you bring your own drinks bottle.
