Beast to the East   

Cycle Sportive

Meon Valley

Our hugely popular sportive, ‘Beast to the East’ is a spectacular yet challenging cycle event across the Meon Valley. With 4 distances now available, including the addition of a fantastic 100 mile route, there is something for everyone!

The Meon Valley and South Downs National Park have some of the best cycling routes in the South! All routes are fully marked and marshalled, with our renowned fully stocked aid stations and a fabulous bespoke medal. Amazing scenery awaits you round every turn, the only choice is……which distance?

DESCRIPTION

All routes start from Swanmore and head out towards Hampton Hill,  Beacon Hill and Old Winchester Hill, where you can enjoy spectacular views across the beautiful rolling countryside. The medium, long and epic routes head up the renowned Butser Hill, lots of out-the-saddle climbing here but the sight of the sea and the panoramic views at the top make this totally worth it! You then head over to Rowlands Castle with the medium route looping back via South Harting and the long and epic routes heading on towards Glorious Goodwood, returning via the South Downs National Park.

LOCATION

Swanmore College, New Rd, Swanmore, SO32 2RB 

DISTANCES & PRICES

100 mile – £44

82 mile – £39

57 mile – £34

28 mile –  £29

REGISTRATION 

Collect Race Bibs from Registration Tent on the morning of the event.

Registration opens at 7:15am and will close at  8.15am for all 4 distances

START TIME

Participants will be set off in waves, with riders departing between 8am and 8:30am.

MANDATORY KIT

You must have with you:      

* Helmet

* Spare inner tube(s)

* Small pump/gas

* Tyre levers

As weather is changeable, especially in winter, riders are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.

We also strongly advise riders to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

BAG DROP

There will NOT be a bag drop tent available on the day.

CUT OFF TIMES

28 mile (Short) – No cut off

56 mile (Medium)  – Reach the course split at 14.6 miles by 10am (then follow on short route)

82 mile (Long) – Reach the course split at 27 miles by 10:45am (then follow the medium route)

100 mile (Epic) – Reach the course split at 78 miles by 3pm (then follow the long route)

LATEST ENTRY TO GUARANTEE A FINISHERS MEDAL

Thursday 27th March 2025

Medal order will be made on 28/03/25

TREES NOT TEES

We work with the Trees Not Tees organiztion. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal

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WHAT YOU GET

* Challenging ride in the Meon Valley

* Incredible views and scenery

* Fully marked routes

* Well stocked aid stations

* Bespoke finishers medal

* Friendly enthusiastic volunteers

* Energetic and fun atmosphere

* On course photographers

* Excellent value for money

* Satisfaction guaranteed