July
4
2020
WINCHESTER
to BEACHY HEAD
The South Downs Way: 100 miles or 100km
The South Downs Way; it has long been a right of passage in mountain biking circles. And now this hundred mile ribbon of imposing chalk downland is the single day gravel challenge, and you can take it on with our unparalleled CX Sportive support.
Renowned as a supreme physical rather than technical challenge, the South Downs Way is the most high profile long distance MTB challenge that we have. But so much more, too. The huge climbs, sweeping descents and expansive coastal views make it a truly memorable ride in one of the most quintessentially beautiful parts of the British countryside.
CX Century brings you all of this in the ultimate South Downs event! An unforgettable experience and a monumental challenge and endurance badge of honour!
CX Century is fully supported, from route marking to multiple feed and support stops, so all you have to do is concentrate on taking on this epic ride!
Book Your Place NOW!
Book online for this event here!
Click here to be taken to secure event entry and payment at RiderHQ.
Finishers Medal
Every finisher gets a medal – 100 mile finishers get the coveted bespoke CX Century 2019 medal!
Free Kit Bag
Every rider gets a free kit bag to put your kit in for us to trasport along the route for you, and to keep after the event!
Buy the T Shirt!
Order the limited edition event t shirt when you book for just £12.00.
The Mile Century: 100 mile option
South Downs Century pits you against the full; 100 miles of the South Downs Way; a giant of ride including over 12,000ft of climbing in a single day on eye-wateringly steep gradients! The route is 90% off road on classic South Downs chalk tracks, and the views of this endless trail are as breathtaking as the climbs! The South Downs Way should be on every mountain biker’s bucket list. South Downs Century is the perfect way to tick it off!
Starting alongside the 100 km event in Winchester, the 100 mile route finishes at Beachy Head above Eastbourne; an inspirational finish point for your epic ride!
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Route Stats
The lowdown on this ride in numbers, profiles and maps; where the route goes, where it hills are, how demanding it is and which bike to use.
Kilometre Century
- Physical Severity 85%
- Technical Severity 45%
Mile Century
miles (162km)
- Physical Severity 99%
- Technical Severity 50%
Bike Suitability
Which bike will be best or this ride? The Wildwood is open to any bike and any rider – but here’s our guide to which type of bike suits this course best.
- Gravel / Adventure Bike 90%
- CX (race style cyclocross) 75%
- MTB 80%
- MTB (29er) 85%
- Hybrid* 65%
- Road* 45%
The Kilometre Century: 100km option
South Downs Century includes a kilometre century option; 100km and almost 7,500ft of climbing in a single day, 90% off road on classic South Downs chalk tracks, the South Downs Century kilometre century is a physical test and a genuine epic, and the perfect preparation for taking on the full 100 mile South Downs Century in a future year!
Starting alongside the 100 mile event in Winchester, the 100km route finishes on top of Truleigh Hill above Shoreham; ideal for an easy pick up off the A27, or downhill all the way to the station to begin your journey home!
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South Downs Century
100 Mile RouteIncluded Event Support
- Eight Feed & support stations. (All feed stations offer, water, energy drink, first aid & mechanical support. Three major support points will also provide food, snacks, fruit, hot drinks and toilets).
- Rider timing by transponder tag with half way mid timing. Results posted to these web pages.
- Multiple emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Mechanical support vehicles .
- Route marked by the event Team and uses known SDW markers. GPX route issued to all entries. (Harveys South Downs Way maps will also be available to buy as an extra. Carrying a map of the route is recommended for the event).
- Medal for all finishers.
SDW Kilometre Century
100 km RouteIncluded Event Support
- Four Feed & support stations. (All feed stations offer, water, energy drink, first aid & mechanical support. Three major support points will also provide food, snacks, fruit, hot drinks and toilets).
- Rider timing by transponder tag with half way mid timing. Results posted to these web pages.
- Multiple emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
- Mechanical support vehicles .
- Route marked by the event Team and uses known SDW markers. GPX route issued to all entries. (Harveys South Downs Way maps will also be available to buy as an extra. Carrying map of the route is recommended for the event).
- Medal for all finishers.
Book Your Place NOW!
Book online for this event here!
Click here to be taken to secure event entry and payment at RiderHQ.
Event Logistics
Transport Options
Cut off & bail out points
Event support vehicles & mechanical assistance
Luggage transport
Please note: we will take care of any luggage left with us, but cannot take responsibility for any damage or loss that might occur. Any luggage not claimed at the ride finish will be taken back to our offices after the event, from where it can be returned to the owner at the owners expense.
Friends and family support vehicles
