Tour of Wessex 2014

Cycle Sportive , Somerset – Saturday, 24 May 2014

Registered Sportive

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Tour of Wessex is one of the biggest multi stage cyclosportives in the World. Expect quintessentially English countryside though the lanes and byways of the South West. Each individual stage has its own unique mix of monuments, history and challenging terrain which sets it apart from other events; add the challenge of riding three days back to back and you have truly unique event. Choose from 335 miles, 213 miles or ride an individual stage.

Event Details

Event URN:

293156

Start Date:

Sat, 24th May 2014

Finish date:

Mon, 26th May 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS

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Cheques payable to:

n/a

Event promoted by:

Pendragon Sports (2008) (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Tour of Wessex features a number of ride distances over the weekend to suit all levels of fitness and ability - from 10 miles all the way up to the ultimate test of 334 miles in three days. The event HQ is based at Somerton, the Ancient Royal Capital of Wessex. Excellent facilities combined with easy access and the support of Somerton Town Council makes this the best place to cycle in the UK over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

The Rides

Stage 1 - 106 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sat 24/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 170km / 106 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sat 24/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 170km / 106 miles
Stage 1 - 73 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sat 24/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 117km / 73 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sat 24/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 117km / 73 miles
Stage 2 - 116 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 25/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 186km / 116 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 25/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 186km / 116 miles
Stage 2 - 83 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 25/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 133km / 83 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 25/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 133km / 83 miles
Satge 3 - 57 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Mon 26/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 92km / 57 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Mon 26/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 92km / 57 miles
Stage 3 - 112 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Mon 26/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 180km / 112 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Mon 26/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 180km / 112 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

The Tour of Wessex is one of the biggest multi stage cyclosportives in the World. Expect quintessentially English countryside though the lanes and byways of the South West. Each individual stage has its own unique mix of monuments, history and challenging terrain which sets it apart from other events; add the challenge of riding three days back to back and you have truly unique event. Choose from 335 miles, 213 miles or ride an individual stage.

Event Details

Event URN:

293156

Start Date:

Sat, 24th May 2014

Finish date:

Mon, 26th May 2014

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS

View map

Cheques payable to:

n/a

Event promoted by:

Pendragon Sports (2008) (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

About the Event

Info for Riders

The Tour of Wessex features a number of ride distances over the weekend to suit all levels of fitness and ability - from 10 miles all the way up to the ultimate test of 334 miles in three days. The event HQ is based at Somerton, the Ancient Royal Capital of Wessex. Excellent facilities combined with easy access and the support of Somerton Town Council makes this the best place to cycle in the UK over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

The Rides

Stage 1 - 106 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sat 24/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 170km / 106 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sat 24/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 170km / 106 miles
Stage 1 - 73 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sat 24/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 117km / 73 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sat 24/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 117km / 73 miles
Stage 2 - 116 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 25/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 186km / 116 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 25/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 186km / 116 miles
Stage 2 - 83 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Sun 25/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 133km / 83 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Sun 25/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 133km / 83 miles
Satge 3 - 57 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Mon 26/05/14 08:00 04 hr / plus 1 laps / 92km / 57 miles 300
Entry: Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Mon 26/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 300
04 hr / plus 1 laps / 92km / 57 miles
Stage 3 - 112 miles Ride
Date Start Distance Est. Field Size
Mon 26/05/14 08:00 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 180km / 112 miles 1500
Entry: Online: (£35.00 + £1.00 Application fee)
Mon 26/05/14 – 08:00
Est. Field Size: 1500
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 180km / 112 miles

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