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MTB(+Gravel/CX)*

5 Jan: Shackleford Turkey Burner

Shackleford (nr Guildford), Surrey

22 Feb: Bramley Trail Ride

Bramley (nr Guildford), Surrey

21 Mar: Go Long! MTB Trail Ride

Duncton (South Downs), W. Sussex

25 Apr: Chilterns Ridge MTB

Princes Risborough, Bucks

2 May: Shackleford Spring Punch

Shackleford (nr Guildford), Surrey

13 Jun: The Ride with No Name

Priors Dean (Petersfield), Hants

7 Nov: Tommy’s Ride MTB

Marlborough, Wiltshire

(to be confirmed)

6 Dec: Dirty Santa MTB

Chilworth (nr Guildford), Surrey

(to be confirmed)

Gravel/CX (+MTB)*

24 Nov: Badlands Gravelcross

Princes Risborough, Bucks

1 Mar: Chilterns Wildwood Gravelcross

Woodcote, Oxfordshire

5 Apr: Iron Duke Gravelcross

Marlborough, Wiltshire

16 May: Battle Gravel 100

Winchester, Hampshire

17 May: Battle in the Bowl Super CX

Winchester, Hampshire

4 Jul: CX Century: South Downs Way

Winchester to Beachy Head

12 Sep: Ridgeway 100

Chilton, Oxfordshire

27 Sep: ChalkHeart Gravelcross

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Road

26 Apr: St George’s Sportive

Princes Risborough, Bucks

28 Jun: The Southern Sportive

Petersfield, Hampshire

Click here for our full calendar

Event Calendar

Our events are open to all riders and kinds of bike! Events listed as MTB or CX are all open to any off road capable bike – MTB event courses are designed more for mountain bikes but are also rideable on gravel/CX bikes (care may be needed on some sections). CX/ Gravel events are also open to MTBs; mixed surfaces and longer / faster courses give you a great workout! We also welcome E-bikes on all of our open hill events events (which is everything except Battle in the Bowl). You can find specific bike information on individual event pages.

If you have any questions about any event, you can call us on 0118 988 6041.

Our Events

 
2019 Event Results

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Next Century Ride

The Ridgeway 100
August 3rd

A superb 100km ridge ride! (with NEW 50km option!)

The Chilterns Ridge Trail Ride, April 22nd

New For Sept

Kinesis UK Chalkheart Gravelcross

Sept 29th

Fantastic riding in the Surrey Hills!

South Downs Gravelcross, April 9th

July

14

2019

Start Time

8:30am – 9:30am

Finish Time

Event Centre closes 4:00pm

The Kinesis UK Surrey Hills Switchback Gravelcross: An incredible summer adventure ride!

The Surrey Hills Switchback Gravelcross is an awesome ride, in one of the south’s cycling hotspots!

This is an awesome ride! Proper summer gravelcross, mixing up dirt tracks, forest trails and gnarly back lanes for some fast, dry, dusty riding! The Switchback makes to most of the Surrey Hills to create a fantastic, on pace open hill endurance ride, perfect for gravel, CX or fast MTB.

Based in the ever popular Surrey Hills, the Switchback is a blast from the word go! Head out into the hills on a mixed course featuring the best of the magnificent network of back lanes, fire roads and tracks that this prime cycling destination has to offer! And of course, we will keep you fuelled and on track with the full package of organisation and support that you can rely on at CX Sportive Series events!

Chilworth School

Start Location

Tillingbourne Junior School,

New Rd,

Chilworth,

Guildford GU4 8NB

 

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.

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Physical severity

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Technical severity

Short Route

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Mid Route

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Full Route

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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% 90%
  • CX (race style cyclocross) 75% 75%
  • MTB 80% 80%
  • MTB (29er) 85% 85%
  • Hybrid* 65% 65%
  • Road* 45% 45%
Warning: This ride contains off road sections and rough surfaces. Only use road bikes that are capable of some off road. DO NOT use any bike you do not want to expose to dirt and the risk scratches or some damage. Only use a bike with strong wheels and off road capable tyres. Remove mudguards prior to the ride.
Terrain Split: This is a rough guide to the mix of terrains on this event. Figures may be approximate, and the exact nature of surfaces and conditions will vary within each of these categories.
  • Road 40% 40%
Predominantly B roads and smaller back lanes. Quality of road surface may vary greatly, and rough or broken lanes may feature as part of the mix. Busy or major roads are avoided wherever possible.
  • Gravel 35% 35%
Unmade roads, farm tracks, forest roads and broader, firmer gravel and dirt bridleways and byways.
  • Dirt 25% 25%
Dirt, grass and unmade bridleways, byways and tracks. May include less defined and semi-technical sections of riding.

Event Route Map

View the routes in a Google Map

Click Here for Route Map
2018 Event Results
2018 Event Photos

Riding the Switchback

Starting on the fringes of the Surrey Hills, this ride takes you into their very heart and back out again, to explore a mix of the most popular tracks and hidden gems!

The Surrey Hills are one of the most popular cycling destinations in the UK. But in recent years, the focus on a small number of man made trails has led many to forget just what a great mix of open trail riding the area has to offer, an show you some of the best. From fast, open fire road to twisting singletrack and heavily wooded sunken lanes this some of the very best riding in the south east. You’ll enjoy a series of climbs, descents with plenty pace and touch of technical mix to keep things interesting. This is year round rideable terrain, but in summer, it’s awesome!

74km Full Route

The full Gravelcross challenge, taking on the best and toughest riding in the area!
£31
  • Fully route marked by the event team
  • Route map for all riders
  • GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
  • Rider timing by transponder tag. Results posted to these web pages.
  • Mid ride Feed/Support Station.
  • Finishers medals
  • Hot food and drink available at event base.
  • Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
  • Additional late booking charges apply from 1 week before the event: +£2 in last week of booking, +£3 on the day entry.

56km Mid Route

A great day of riding, including the pick of the riding on the full route.
£31
  • Fully route marked by the event team
  • Route map for all riders
  • GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
  • Rider timing by transponder tag. Results posted to these web pages.
  • Mid ride Feed/Support Station.
  • Finishers medals
  • Hot food and drink available at event base.
  • Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
  • Additional late booking charges apply from 1 week before the event: +£2 in last week of booking, +£3 on the day entry.

39km Short Route

Shorter, sharp and fun, a terrific ride that avoids the hardest sections of the longer routes.
£28
  • Fully route marked by the event team
  • Route map for all riders
  • GPS files sent to pre entered riders (enter in advance to receive these)
  • Rider timing by transponder tag. Results posted to these web pages.
  • Mid ride drinks top up point.
  • Finishers medals
  • Hot food and drink available at event base.
  • Emergency contact numbers for our team made available for you to carry with you.
  • Additional late booking charges apply from 1 week before the event: +£2 in last week of booking, +£3 on the day entry.

Event Logistics

On the Ride
Once you’re ready to start, report to the start / finish area with your timing chap strapped to your ankle. Listen to the short briefing and ride across the timing mat as directed. As you go around the route, you will find bright orange signs and ribbons to follow. At route divide points, you will find yellow signs showing you which way to go to follow the Full, Mid or Short routes. These should guide you around the whole route, but use your map if you think you have strayed off course or have a problem with the route navigation. There are also emergency contact numbers on the edge of your map. Ride safely at all times, and remember that you are on public rights of way and roads. This is not a race, so please ride appropriately, and be friendly and polite to other trail users you meet. At the end of the ride, pass over the timing mat once again, and hand in your timing chip. For those interested in there ride time, these will be available on the computer screen at the finish.
Entry on the Day
You can enter the event on the day, although there is a small surcharge of £3 (so pre entering is recommended). Just arrive before the end of the registration period and pay at the desk.
Registration
Go to the registration desk on your arrival. If you’ve pre-entered via the internet or posted your entry, you’ll have a timing chip on an ankle strap to collect at the desk. If you haven’t pre-entered, pay at the desk and a chip will be allocated to you. Collect your colour A4 map at registration also. Next, get yourself ready to ride.
Following the Route
Follow the orange signs and orange ribbons (you will shown samples of these at the ride briefing) regardless of which route distance you are riding. Everybody follows orange. At route divide points, you will see a set of yellow signs, with “Full Route”, “Mid Route” or “Short Route” written on them, pointing in different directions. At this point, follow the right sign for the route you are riding. Once you get beyond the route divide point, you will start following orange signs and ribbons again.

(Please note, in spite of our best efforts, signs can go missing or be tampered with during the course of the day. Make sure you pick up a copy of the route map at event registration, and carry it with you for use if needed. We also send out GPS files to all pre entries prior to the event, so if oyu want ot have the route on your phone or GPS device, sign up online now!)

Food and Drink
There will be food, water and energy mix at a feed station on the course to help you stay fuelled during the ride. Hot and cold food & drink and snacks will be available to purchase from the event centre before and after the ride. (Including our ever popular home made chilli!)

 

Rider Timings & Medals
Riders are electronically timed, with rider times displayed on a screen at the finish line. Gold, silver and bronze time bands are set as an optional ride incentive, and finishers medals are presented to reflect the time band you achieve.

PLEASE NOTE: rider timings are provided for personal interest only and time bands are an optional target that you can choose to ignore. This event is not a race. No winner is declared, and no status or prizes are awarded for ‘beating’ other riders. The ride time and completed distance for any individual rider is taken on trust and cannot be definitively verified by the organisers.

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