Hever Castle Festival of Endurance Sportive

2022 will see the inaugural cycle sportives at the Hever Castle Festival of Endurance on Saturday 3 July.

The two routes - 180K and 95K - are a wonderful mix of recognised local cycling classics. Both are absolute corkers of routes fit for champions but have longer cut-off times than normal to suit those that just fancy a great day out in the countryside.

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle is a stunning location for a race. Swim from The Loggia with its Nymph’s Fountain inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Run through stunning castle grounds and surrounding villages, cycle through the Ashdown Forest and South Downs.

Throughout the weekend, athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy a fun-packed festival village featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more.

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180K Sportive

This foray into the South Downs National Park, via the world famous opera house at Glyndebourne, sees you all the way to the South Coast at Eastbourne. The return north passes through the High Weald and as far East as the historic town of Battle, beautiful views through Ashdown Forest.

Wearing your Geo Tracks GPS tracking device, your friends and family can follow your progress online as well as joining you at pre-planned stopping points on the course. You will pass well stocked feed stations, have a signed route to follow and pass through some of the most stunning scenery in the South East.

90K Sportive

The 90km circuit sees you climbing up and over the Ashdown Forest at its western end on your way south before descending into and crossing over the River Ouse. Wearing your Geo Tracks GPS tracking device, your friends and family can follow your progress online as well as joining you at pre-planned stopping points on the course.

You will pass well stocked feed stations, have a signed route to follow and pass through some of the most stunning scenery in the South East.