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ENTRY FOR 2024 IS NOW OPEN

For thousands of years our ancestors came together in their tribes and communities to celebrate the longest day of of the year, the Summer Solstice. Journeying far and wide, they would participate in rituals, play games, hold competitions, tell stories and share in celebrations, they would socialise with old friends, whilst also forging new friendships.

The Solstice Sprint provides the opportunity to celebrate the Solstice once more. Built on three principles; Adventure, Competition and Community, riders will race a 1000KM fixed route through the South West of England and across Wales, but not before coming together for the pre-race celebration dinner.

The long days and mild weather create the perfect conditions for riders to prove themselves in the one of the earliest races of the calendar, setting the tone for what is to come later in the season.

Our 2024 route has been described as a medley of brutal climbs and beautiful vistas, visiting areas including; the Cotswolds, North Wessex Downs, Wye Valley, Eryri National Park, The Great Orme and the Shropshire Hills.

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 Race Summary:

  • Start/Finish Warwick, UK​​

  • 10 Checkpoints

  • Fixed Route - Road

    • ~1,000KM distance

    • ~14,000M Elevation

  • Entry £140 Solo, £200 Pair

  • Tracker hire included

    • Coverage on DotWatcher.cc​

  • Pre-race registration/welcome dinner

  • Cycling Cap

  • Bag drop available

  • Showers/changing facilities

  • Experienced and Rookies welcome

  • Tandems welcome

Classifications

  • Solo (Male and Female categories)

  • Pairs 

  • Tandem 

  • KOM/QOM

  • Lanterne Rouge

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The Rules​:

Ultra distance cycling requires integrity from all riders, the rules for this race are very simple:

  1. Riders must be self-sufficient 

  2. The route is to be followed, if you deviate you must return to the point of deviation before continuing

  3. Riders should leave no trace (no littering)

  4. Riders must carry at all times: a mobile phone (charged), Hi-Vis harness, foil blanket and bike lights

  5. Riders must follow the highway code and the laws of the land at all times

  6. Riders must report any issues with their trackers ASAP

  7. Bicycles must be road worthy

  8. Riders are required to provide proof of insurance

  9. No drafting unless you have entered as a pair

  10. Riders must ride within their abilities and not take unnecessary risks. 

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