Beast to the East Sportive

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.

🌲Cycling in the spectacular English Countryside ✅

👀 Incredible views and scenery ✅

⬆️ Fully marked courses ✅

🥨 Yummy well stocked aid stations ✅

🏅 Bespoke finishers medal ✅

😃 Friendly, enthusiastic volunteers ✅

👏🏼 Energetic and fun atmosphere ✅

📸 On course photographers ✅

💰 Excellent value for money ✅

😍 Satisfaction guaranteed ✅

Start time – Competitors will be set off in waves, with riders departing between 8am and 8:30am.

Registration – Registration will be between 7:15am and 8:15am

Event Briefing– Will be held by the start line before each wave sets off.

Please where possible car share or use public transport to attend the event. When parking, be mindful of others and ensure event car parks are used and not verges/side roads. Permissions are granted for these events on the condition that we are as respectful as possible to members of the public, who will also be visiting our lovely locations. Arrive in good time for your event.

Your personal belongings are your responsibility, please keep them safe. Bag drops are often available but are not secure so we recommend you don’t leave valuable items there.

Your chipped race number must be worn and visible at all times. Please bring your own safety pins to secure. If you retire early from the race then a BigFeat marshal must be made aware so we do not send out a search party! Course maps are available on our website in advance, please familiarise yourselves.

You must have with you:
Helmet
Spare inner tube(s)
Small pump/gas
Tyre levers

We also strongly advise you have a working rear light and a jacket so you’re prepared for all conditions. Please download the GPX of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows have been known to be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

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)