British Cycling Grading
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Event Summary
Event Overview
This early season leg warmer starts at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux and offers two distances, the Epic at 102km or the Challenge at 66km. Through the Sussex High Weald and the Ashdown Forest, undulating country lanes with very little traffic, these rides challenge you to take on some of the finest climbs and rolling flats that East Sussex has to offer.
Pleas follow Beachy Head Cycling Club on the below links for more information.
Event Details
- Event URN:
532633
- Start Date:
Sun, 19th May 2024
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, BN27 1RN
View map - Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Event promoted by:
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Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
About the Event
Info for Riders
HQ Address: Herstmonceux castle, Wartling road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN – Parking on the field outside the Science Centre, follow directions of the marshals. Please note that if the ground is wet, we will need to use the hard standing car parks, if this is the case please park carefully and courteously.
Start Times: The long route riders will be starting at 08:30am, the short route riders at 08:45am and the family route at 09:00
Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you a massive 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind to assist if needs be and a broom wagon behind them clearing up the route markers.
Feed Stations
Long Route - Groombridge Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells,TN3 9NG
Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Family Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Food & Drink: We will have caterers at the Science Centre serving food from 07:00am till 15:00pm.
Emergencys: If you need assistance while out on the course please, make sure you know where you are using your smartphone (what 3 words) or asking a local before you contact the HQ, if you require medical assistance on the course that requires hospital treatment please call an ambulance before contacting HQ. Emergency phone numbers will be printed on the reverse of the rider number.
Riders under 18 must have completed a consent form by a parent / carer / guardian.
Provisional routes are as below
The Rides
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Epic - 102km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 08:30 | 102km / 63 miles | 164 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£32.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 08:30
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Challenge - 66km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 08:45 | 66km / 41 miles | 72 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 08:45
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Family Ride
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 09:00 | 37km / 23 miles | 0 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 09:00
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Event Summary
Event Overview
This early season leg warmer starts at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux and offers two distances, the Epic at 102km or the Challenge at 66km. Through the Sussex High Weald and the Ashdown Forest, undulating country lanes with very little traffic, these rides challenge you to take on some of the finest climbs and rolling flats that East Sussex has to offer.
Pleas follow Beachy Head Cycling Club on the below links for more information.
Event Details
- Event URN:
532633
- Start Date:
Sun, 19th May 2024
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, BN27 1RN
View map - Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Event promoted by:
-
Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)
- Event Website:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
About the Event
Info for Riders
HQ Address: Herstmonceux castle, Wartling road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN – Parking on the field outside the Science Centre, follow directions of the marshals. Please note that if the ground is wet, we will need to use the hard standing car parks, if this is the case please park carefully and courteously.
Start Times: The long route riders will be starting at 08:30am, the short route riders at 08:45am and the family route at 09:00
Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you a massive 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind to assist if needs be and a broom wagon behind them clearing up the route markers.
Feed Stations
Long Route - Groombridge Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells,TN3 9NG
Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Family Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Food & Drink: We will have caterers at the Science Centre serving food from 07:00am till 15:00pm.
Emergencys: If you need assistance while out on the course please, make sure you know where you are using your smartphone (what 3 words) or asking a local before you contact the HQ, if you require medical assistance on the course that requires hospital treatment please call an ambulance before contacting HQ. Emergency phone numbers will be printed on the reverse of the rider number.
Riders under 18 must have completed a consent form by a parent / carer / guardian.
Provisional routes are as below
The Rides
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Epic - 102km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 08:30 | 102km / 63 miles | 164 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£32.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 08:30
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Challenge - 66km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 08:45 | 66km / 41 miles | 72 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 08:45
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Family Ride
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 19/05/24 | 09:00 | 37km / 23 miles | 0 | --- |
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Entry:
Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
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Sun 19/05/24 – 09:00
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