Beyond Sussex sportive
Next Race: 25/03/2023
South of England event centre
In this early season sportive we have fantastic riding in Sussex, through tree-covered lanes, stunning flat sections along with some undulating terrain and wonderful scenery for all the routes.
Covering roads that can be thoroughly enjoyed at this time of year. We have worked hard to take this route through some beautiful countryside that can be enjoyed by all, at the same time minimising the climbing where we can so everyone can enjoy a day in the saddle.
With aid stations and on course support, you ride, we will help you finish.
Starting and finishing in Ardingly.
EVENT CENTRE:
The event centre location is at
The South of England Showground
Ardingly,
West Sussex RH17 6TL
- Free parking (Parking is next to the event centre and registration)
- Toilets (portable toilets)
- Hot and Cold drinks and small snacks (Fee payable)
We will have the finest coffee house serving Hot drinks, snacks, please bring some change as we are not sure about the mobile networks for card payments.
ROUTES AVAILABLE:
LONG ROUTE 165 km or 102 Miles (Elevation 1,867m )
The Long route map and GPS/GPX files can be found on the following links
MEDIUM ROUTE 101 km or 62 Miles (Elevation 1169m)
The Medium route map and GPS/GPX files can be found on the following links
SHORT ROUTE 62 km or 38 Miles (Elevation 754m)
The Short route map and GPS/GPX files can be found on the following links
HOW TO ADD ROUTES TO A DEVICE:
ALL ROUTES MAP LINK:
You can view a full map of all the routes by following this link.
Although the routes are comprehensively marked with route arrows on occasion people move these signs, we suggest downloading the route to a phone or navigation device just in case you need route assistance on the day.
ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE;
WE ARE CONSTANTLY CHECKING THE ROUTES TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING EXPERIENCE.
COURSE SPLITS / CUT OFFS:
For the safety of riders and the sanity of event staff we must use cut offs, if you start your ride at the appropriate time and can ride at approx. 12 mph you will make the course split point.
On this event the cut off is at 1330 , you must be at the 120km point by then to continue the Long route.
If not, you will be directed to the medium course, this affects the Long route only.
RIDERS ON BOTH ROUTES MUST RETURN TO THE EVENT VENUE BY 1630
SPECIFIC EVENT INFORMATION:
Parking will open at 0700
Registration will be from 0730 – 0845
You can start from 0730 - 0900
The START will close at 0900 you will not be able to start after this time.
There will be a small safety brief on the start line just before the event begins, if you miss the briefing, you will not be able to compete.
EACH RIDER WILL RECIEVE:
- A fantastic finisher medal.
- Entry goodies (Distance specific).
- Timed results.
- Safe bag drop.
- Aid station/s (Route distance will determine how many).
- First aid in the event centre and throughout the event course.
- Post-race refreshments (Available to purchase).
FEED STATIONS:
We try to have a varied mixed at the feed stations, these will include: -
- Energy drink
- Water
- Bananas
- Flap jack
- Crisps
- Nut bars
- Soreen
- Chocolate crepes
- Cake
- Jellybeans or Jelly babies
Plus a few other things that we source as they become available, not everything on the above list will be available at every feed.
Please note we do not supply gels and we cannot guarantee the products do not contain nuts, gluten, or wheat, if you have specific food tolerances you will need to carry your own supplies.
FEED STATION LOCATIONS:
Astrada Hall, Hassocks, 34 km Short route, 34 km Medium route, 54 km Long route.
Handcross village hall, 54 km Medium route, 94 km Long route,
Hartfield village hall, 122 km Long route only.
MORE INFORMATION:
Whether you are setting yourself a fitness target, raising money for your good cause or just coming to join the hundreds of other riders who are riding for their own goals, you know you can also ride just for fun.
ALL OF OUR SPORTIVES FEATURE:
- Facilities and parking
- On course support
- Medical support (Inc. on the course)
- Full route marking (GPX and TCX files available to download)
- 3rd party rider public liability insurance
- Aid stations, inc energy drink (we do not supply gels)
- Online results
- Finishers medal
- On site catering (Hot and Cold drinks and food available to purchase)
- Pick up wagons.
AFTER ENTERING:
On entering the event you will receive a booking confirmation email.
Please ensure you use an accessible Email address
If you do not receive it, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
Further event details will be sent to your registered email address before the event.
Event updates will arrive approx. 2 weeks before an event, but everything you need to know is contained within these event pages.
Transfers and deferrals close one month before the event.
TRAINING:
Kudo coach is an app that builds you a flexible, personalised training plan that makes optimum use of your time to get you to the start line in the best shape possible.
Power and Heart rate based indoor and outdoor workouts.
Regular training advice and guidance backed with elite coaching experience.
Ride anywhere – Kudo coach will sync your ride data with all other cycling platforms.
FANCY HELPING AT AN EVENT:
We always welcome volunteers at our events so if you fancy joining the team for the day or even a few hours at registration or with parking, please get in touch. You will be rewarded for your efforts and will be able to choose an event to enter for free, that is any event and any distance.
If you would like more information, please email info@beyondevents.org.uk and someone will be in touch.
You do not need to help at a Sportive, if you help at any of our events, running, cycling, triathlons you can enter multiple events for free. (Dependent on time given).
HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER SPORTIVES AND EVENTS
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERY DISTANCE AND ABILITY.
CHARITY PARTNER:
Beyond Events is supporting CALM through our events.
The positive energy that can be gained through physical energy is a natural fit for us, we will be encouraging entrants to raise funds through the CALM just giving page. #dontbottleitup
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.
Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.
CALM exists to change this.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/contact-us/
You can choose a fixed amount at entry to DONATE or use the CALM just giving pages.
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/BeyondEventsCALM
https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm
Beyond Sussex sportive Mar 2023
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