Race Overview
The BeFaster starts from the well-equipped Amberley Working Museum, nestled in the heart of the stunning South Downs National Park.
If you haven’t started already, this ride will help you kick of your 2016 cycling season with the perfect early season test – just make sure to bring your cold weather gear as this will likely be a chilly ride. Yet this event is designed to be an ideal cold-weather event with flat roads and warm feed stations throughout that will provide you a hot cuppa to keep spirits high as you chip away at the mile count.
The route itself winds through the low Weald area of relatively flat terrain that runs between the North and South Downs. There are no significant climbs to note, just rolling stunning country side to enjoy as you clock up those early season miles.
Starting out on the outskirts of Amberley, The Rocket will send you on a sprawling anti-clockwise loop through rural West Sussex, passing through West Chiltington, Wisborough Green and Loxwood before reaching the course’s northern tip, sticking to quiet country lanes and avoiding the town of Billingshurst along the way.
Continuing through Plaistow and Kirdford, the route heads back towards the South Downs for a handful of rolling hills that wait as you’ll skirt around Petworth before putting in the last few miles to cross the finish line.
You shouldn’t be phased by the hills in this ride, which can be taken as an earlier season ride to ease you into the year – or make the most of the quiet back roads and set a record time if you’ve put in the training over winter.
PHOTOS
Race DETAILS
Date: Sunday 28th June 2016
Event Type: MTB XC (Competitive)
Location: Amberley, West Sussex
Venue: Newnham Park, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5BN
Registration Opens: 7:30am
Start Time: 7.45am - 9:30am
Entry on Day: Yes, if the event is not sold out.
Local Transportation
Public transportation is limited to the area, and a rental car is recommended and all major rental agencies are
available locally and at both airports. Rush hour traffic can double or triple driving times, especially on Fridays.
Please plan accordingly.
Race INCLUDES
▪ Mechanical support
▪ Medical support
▪ Full route marking
▪ Rider public liability insurance
▪ Feed Stops en-route
▪ Free energy drink + energy snacks
▪ Electronic chip timing
▪ Bike wash facilities
▪ T-shirt & medal
▪ Event photography
MAPS & ROUTE INFO
GREATEST UPHIll
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FAST DECENT
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GORDON'S TRAIL
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TERRAIN SECTION 02
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Remy's Uphill
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DOWNLOAD MAP
80 km distance 2200 m climbing Rating
TERRAIN SECTION 01
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KEY INFORMATION
Kids ride Free!
We want to encourage young riders to enjoy the pleasure of cycling. That's why all riders under 16 years ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult!
Online pre-entry
Online pre-entry is the easiest way of entering and saves $3.00 per person vs. entering on the day. Online pre-entry will save you time on the day of the event allowing you to simply pick up your registration pack from the 'Pre entered collection point' and avoid having to queue up.
On the day entry
On the day entries are available at all our events as long as the event has not sold out prior to the event day. On the day entries are subject to an additional $3.00 per person surcharge.
Awards
Although all our rides are non competitive events (i.e. not races), most people still like to know how well they've done. With this in mind we will time each participants ride. When you complete your ride your time will be calculated and these timings, along with the timing Award you achieved, will be displayed on the Website. Each rider will receive a timing award of either; bronze, silver or gold, depending on their average speed.
Event photography
SportPhoto will be taking pictures of all riders at this event. Please visit www.sportphoto.com once you have taken part in the event to view your photos!
Terms and Conditions
By purchasing an event entry you agree to the BeFaster Cycling Events terms and conditions.
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REGISTRATION FEES & RACES
COURSE
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RATING
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EPIC
80 km
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4/5
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40 km
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Please Note: Children under 16 must ride with paying adult, valid ID is required.
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F.A.Q.
FACILITIES
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DO I NEED A CYCLING RACE LICENSE?
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HOW MANY LAPS WILL I DO?
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WHAT IF I GET LAPPED?
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CATERING
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WHERE I CAN FIND RESULTS?
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