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Event Summary
Event Overview
UPDATE! Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the Spring Classic has been moved to 23rd May 2021. All entries will be transfered to the new date.
This early season leg warmer starts at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux and offers two distances, the Epic at 102km or the Challenge at 66km. Through the Sussex High Weald and the Ashdown Forest, undulating country lanes with very little traffic, these rides challenge you to take on some of the finest climbs that East Sussex has to offer.
Event Details
- Event URN:
451491
- Start Date:
Sun, 23rd May 2021
- Event Type:
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Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
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The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN
View map - Cheques payable to:
enter online at British Cycling
- Event promoted by:
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Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)
- Event Website:
- Other Events:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
Reports
Event Update
Posted 10/03/2021 - Eddie Bell
We are pleased that we have secured the new date of Sunday 23rd May 2021. Registration will be ma...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
UPDATE! New date Sunday 23rd May 2021
ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY!
Any entries taken after Monday 17th May will collect their rider number and chip at Registration on the day.
Registration will be by post, so all rider numbers will be posted out with the timing chip attached about a week before the event.
On the day entries will NOT be available unless restrictions are fully liftern by Gov.UK.
HQ Address: Herstmonceux castle, Wartling road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN – Parking on the field outside the Science Centre, follow directions of the marshals. Please note that if the ground is wet, we will need to use the hard standing car parks, if this is the case please park carefully and courteously.
Start Times: The long route riders will be starting at 08:30am and the short route riders at 08:45am,
Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind and a broom wagon behind them clearing the route markers.
Feed Stations
Long Route - The Eridge Village Hall, Eridge, TN3 9JF
Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Food & Drink: We will have caterers at the Science Centre serving food from 07:00am till 15:00pm.
Emergency’s: If you need assistance while out on the course please, make sure you know where you are using your smartphone (what 3 words) or asking a local before you contact the HQ, if you require medical assistance on the course that requires hospital treatment please call an ambulance before contacting HQ. Emergency phone numbers will be printed on the reverse of the rider number.
The Long Route 100k Download Here The Short Route 66k Download Here The Target Times
The Rides
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Epic - 102km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 23/05/21 | 08:30 | 102km / 63 miles | 164 | --- |
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Sun 23/05/21 – 08:30
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Challenge - 66km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 23/05/21 | 08:45 | 66km / 41 miles | 72 | --- |
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Sun 23/05/21 – 08:45
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Event Summary
Event Overview
UPDATE! Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the Spring Classic has been moved to 23rd May 2021. All entries will be transfered to the new date.
This early season leg warmer starts at the Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux and offers two distances, the Epic at 102km or the Challenge at 66km. Through the Sussex High Weald and the Ashdown Forest, undulating country lanes with very little traffic, these rides challenge you to take on some of the finest climbs that East Sussex has to offer.
Event Details
- Event URN:
451491
- Start Date:
Sun, 23rd May 2021
- Event Type:
-
Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN
View map - Cheques payable to:
enter online at British Cycling
- Event promoted by:
-
Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)
- Event Website:
- Other Events:
- British Cycling Grading:
This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS
Reports
Event Update
Posted 10/03/2021 - Eddie Bell
We are pleased that we have secured the new date of Sunday 23rd May 2021. Registration will be ma...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
UPDATE! New date Sunday 23rd May 2021
ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY!
Any entries taken after Monday 17th May will collect their rider number and chip at Registration on the day.
Registration will be by post, so all rider numbers will be posted out with the timing chip attached about a week before the event.
On the day entries will NOT be available unless restrictions are fully liftern by Gov.UK.
HQ Address: Herstmonceux castle, Wartling road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN – Parking on the field outside the Science Centre, follow directions of the marshals. Please note that if the ground is wet, we will need to use the hard standing car parks, if this is the case please park carefully and courteously.
Start Times: The long route riders will be starting at 08:30am and the short route riders at 08:45am,
Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind and a broom wagon behind them clearing the route markers.
Feed Stations
Long Route - The Eridge Village Hall, Eridge, TN3 9JF
Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS
Food & Drink: We will have caterers at the Science Centre serving food from 07:00am till 15:00pm.
Emergency’s: If you need assistance while out on the course please, make sure you know where you are using your smartphone (what 3 words) or asking a local before you contact the HQ, if you require medical assistance on the course that requires hospital treatment please call an ambulance before contacting HQ. Emergency phone numbers will be printed on the reverse of the rider number.
The Long Route 100k Download Here The Short Route 66k Download Here The Target Times
The Rides
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Epic - 102km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 23/05/21 | 08:30 | 102km / 63 miles | 164 | --- |
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Sun 23/05/21 – 08:30
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Challenge - 66km
Ride
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| Date | Start | Distance | BCG | Est. Field Size |
| Sun 23/05/21 | 08:45 | 66km / 41 miles | 72 | --- |
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Sun 23/05/21 – 08:45
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