The Southern Divide
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 21st April 2023 at 20:00.
| Entry Fee | £155.00 | |
(£8 discount if you have your own tracker) |
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The 2nd edition of our 614 km gravel challenge from Lands’ End to London that takes in ancient byways, mining trails, long distance gravel routes, woodland paths, and towpaths.
A challenging, but stunning mixed terrain self-sufficient adventure that provides plenty of Wow moments is an ever changing southern landscape- The CHALLENGE pace - 3 1/2 days or 84 hours
When: 8:30am Thu 11 May – 8:30pm Sun 14 May (84 hours)
This is our toughest option. You will be prepared to keep riding, and ride at night with minimum sleep. You are likely to bivy in a field, rather than relax in hotels. This is not an option for the faint hearted. It will appeal to experienced bike-packers, ultra riders or fast tourers who want an adventure, and ride either a hardtail MTB or a well-equipped gravel bike with big tyres and low gearing. - The TOURIST pace - 5 1/2 days or 132 hours
When: 8:00am Thu 11 May – 8:00pm Tue 16 May (134 hours)
The route is spectacular, and you won’t want to miss the scenery by being too tired, or ride at night, so for those that want time to enjoy the views, the tourist pace is for you. It gives more time to complete the adventure, but you will still need to keep moving.
This option gives you more time to soak up the scenery, find camp sites or take advantage of accommodation with walls & a bed if you prefer. You can still camp with all other riders at the start, receive rider packs, be tracked, and added to our finishers board if you finish within the time limit. Be under no illusions though, this is still a significant challenge. This will appeal to newer bike-packers, and more leisurely ultra riders who don’t relish too much night riding, those that prefer to take things a little slower, enjoy the scenery or get more sleep. This option is perfect for those that want to ride with a small group of friends.
With regards to bike choice, we still suggest a bike with the biggest tyres you can fit, and a wide range of gears. It is gravel bike friendly, but a few modifications for comfort are highly recommended. The route is not too technical, but it’s tough, rocky in places and there will be plenty of hike-a-bike.
*It's a huge challenge
*You will need to be self sufficient
*It will be beautiful
*It will be an amazing adventure
This gravel adventure takes in the stunning scenery of Cornwall, Dartmoor, Dorset and Wiltshire, and then finishes off in the woodlands, moorlands and river trails of the home counties towards London.
It's an adventure challenge, not a race, however we do have guidelines that we would like riders for follow. This ensures a fair, equal and fun playing field for all riders. See Rider Guidelines for further details.
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