Mix it up on the superb Sussex lanes, tracks and trails, and take on stretches of the infamous South Downs Way! Expect big climbs, magnificent views and an all round incredible day out on your bike! This is truly outstanding area for both road and off road riding, and we have been organising both on the South downs for the past 20 years. mixing the two up to produce this fantastic CX Sportive is going to be a real treat!

Info for Riders

CX Sportive is an exciting new ride format. It's ideal for your cross bike, but equally suitable for your XC MTB or even road winter training bike, tweaked for a little rough stuff!* The course mixes back roads, interwoven with byways and a few short tougher off road links that will certainly bring on the heat! Your choice of steed will define your ride. Will the versatility of an MTB offer the best performance over mixed terrain? Will the pure speed of your road bike make up for time lost on the short, occasional off road dismounts? Or will the CX bike give you the best return where it counts? To prove a point (or just let you fly the flag for your tribe), we'll even include your bike choice in your results listing; so if you insist on tackling the route on your mum's folding shopper, we'll credit your lunacy!