South Downs Way MTB Challenge: Mountain Bike Endurance

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Date
Date(s) - 19 May 2012 until 20 May 2012

Location
Washington Caravan & Camping Park

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Details: Do you want a fun and adventurous ride for charity? Then this is the event for you. A lot of the course will be off road, it will follow the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment and ridges of the South Down. Route maps will be issued to everyone and course navigation remains the responsibility of the entrant

It costs £125 for both days which includes accommodation, food, drink, a bonfire and any medical treatment or work needed on bikes.

Schedule:

Saturday. Winchester to Washington 54 miles

Day 1.

07:00 Registration at the Winnall Industrial Estate SO23 7RS

08:00 Start on Saturday

18:30 Evening meal

Sunday. Washington to Eastbourne 52 miles

Day 2.

07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast on Sunday

07:20 Group 1 registration

07:45 Group 1 starts

08:20 Group 2 registration

08:30 Group 2 starts

17:00 Approx finish and transport back to start point followed by a good kip!

On day 2 you can choose between two start groups. Group 1 is for slightly slower riders and group 2 is for faster riders. The idea is everyone gets to the finish points within the same time window.

From the moment you register at the event the votwo team will look after you, cook for you, transport your kit, transport you and fix your bike. You will be provided with free event t-shirts.

There will be check points every 15 miles supplying food and drink, to ensure that you are on route and as a point of reference for time keeping. For those needing it they offer the perfect opportunity to have a good lay down. Transportation will be available if you feel you can no long longer continue and transport from the finish to start to pick your car up.

On Saturday night and Sunday afternoon votwo will be providing a massage service located at the event base. It will cost £12 for 15 minutes.

The overnight stop is at Washington camping and caravan park, they will take your bags and equipment there however you need to supply and put up your own tent. The camp site has excellent facilities including showers, washers and dryers, the camp fees are inclusive in the entry price. There will be an evening meal and bonfire provided for everyone on the Saturday night. All food is covered by your entry fee.

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