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The BHCC Spring Classic 2024

Cycle Sportive , Hailsham – Sunday, 19 May 2024

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Event Summary

Event Overview

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 and rolling flats that East Sussex has to offer.

 

Pleas follow Beachy Head Cycling Club on the below links for more information.

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Event Details

Event URN:

532633

Start Date:

Sun, 19th May 2024

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Event promoted by:

Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Ian Foxall
07866431717
info@beachyheadcc.com

Safeguarding lead:

Assigned (Name withheld)

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS

About the Event

Info for Riders

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, the short route riders at 08:45am and the family route at 09:00

Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you a massive 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind to assist if needs be and a broom wagon behind them clearing up the route markers.

Feed Stations

Long Route - Groombridge Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells,TN3 9NG

Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS

Family 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.

Emergencys: 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.

Riders under 18 must have completed a consent form by a parent / carer / guardian.

Provisional routes are as below

The Long Route Download

The Medium Route Download

The Family Route Download

The Rides

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Epic - 102km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 08:30 102km / 63 miles 164 ---
Entry: Postal: (£32.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 08:30
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British Cycling Grading: 164
102km / 63 miles
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Challenge - 66km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 08:45 66km / 41 miles 72 ---
Entry: Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 08:45
2
British Cycling Grading: 72
66km / 41 miles
Family Ride Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 09:00 37km / 23 miles 0 ---
Entry: Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 09:00
British Cycling Grading: 0
37km / 23 miles

Event Summary

Event Overview

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 and rolling flats that East Sussex has to offer.

 

Pleas follow Beachy Head Cycling Club on the below links for more information.

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Event Details

Event URN:

532633

Start Date:

Sun, 19th May 2024

Event Type:

Cycle Sportive (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux Castle, Wartling Road, Hailsham, BN27 1RN

View map

Cheques payable to:

Enter online at British Cycling

Event promoted by:

Beachy Head Cycling Club (website)

Event Website:

Visit Website

Event Organiser:

Ian Foxall
07866431717
info@beachyheadcc.com

Safeguarding lead:

Assigned (Name withheld)

British Cycling Grading:

This event has been graded using data collected by Ride with GPS

About the Event

Info for Riders

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, the short route riders at 08:45am and the family route at 09:00

Time Cut Off: The timing system cut off is 15:00pm (giving you a massive 7 hours) any riders finishing after that will be listed as DNF. There will be Beachy Head CC sweep team following up behind to assist if needs be and a broom wagon behind them clearing up the route markers.

Feed Stations

Long Route - Groombridge Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells,TN3 9NG

Short Route - Broad Oak Village Hall, Heathfield TN21 8SS

Family 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.

Emergencys: 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.

Riders under 18 must have completed a consent form by a parent / carer / guardian.

Provisional routes are as below

The Long Route Download

The Medium Route Download

The Family Route Download

The Rides

3
Epic - 102km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 08:30 102km / 63 miles 164 ---
Entry: Postal: (£32.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 08:30
3
British Cycling Grading: 164
102km / 63 miles
2
Challenge - 66km Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 08:45 66km / 41 miles 72 ---
Entry: Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 08:45
2
British Cycling Grading: 72
66km / 41 miles
Family Ride Ride
Date Start Distance BCG Est. Field Size
Sun 19/05/24 09:00 37km / 23 miles 0 ---
Entry: Postal: (£30.00), On Day: (£40.00)
Sun 19/05/24 – 09:00
British Cycling Grading: 0
37km / 23 miles

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