Magnificat Sportive
From UK Cycling Events
- Date Sat 17th August 2019
- Location Newbury, Berkshire
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating cycling experience at the Magnificat Sportive, hosted by UK Cycling Events on Saturday, August 17th, 2019, in the picturesque town of Thatcham, West Berkshire. Celebrating its 13th year, this esteemed event has become a must-do for cycling enthusiasts who are eager to conquer the stunning Hampshire countryside and the iconic climbs of the South Downs.
The Magnificat Sportive offers four challenging distance options, with the longest route stretching an impressive 126 miles and featuring over 6,500 feet of thrilling hill climbs. Cyclists will face the formidable ascent from Combe to Ibthorpe right at the start, followed by a series of steep tests that will push their limits. With nine major climbs to tackle, including scenic rolling roads, participants can expect a rewarding day filled with breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment. Join the ranks of avid cyclists and experience the adventure of the Magnificat Sportive this August!
The Magnificat Sportive offers four challenging distance options, with the longest route stretching an impressive 126 miles and featuring over 6,500 feet of thrilling hill climbs. Cyclists will face the formidable ascent from Combe to Ibthorpe right at the start, followed by a series of steep tests that will push their limits. With nine major climbs to tackle, including scenic rolling roads, participants can expect a rewarding day filled with breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment. Join the ranks of avid cyclists and experience the adventure of the Magnificat Sportive this August!
Organiser's Description
Celebrating its 13th year in 2019, the MagnifiCat has gained the reputation as a prestigious event with a fierce pedigree and a formidable challenge. Forging the rolling Hampshire countryside and classic climbs of the South Downs as one, this event is one of a carefully picked few that many cyclists aim to tick off their ‘to do’ list.
The longest route of the MagnifiCat spans 126 miles and will drag you over more than 6,500ft of hill climbing action on an anti-clockwise loop that begins in Newbury. The most challenging climb from Combe to Ibthorpe is up first. Once this is over with, you’ll plunge back down to the level from which you’ve just climbed, before another steep test for the legs just after the 20 mile marker. The terrain tends to settle after this for a while, albeit with consistent rolling roads, but there are more great climbs to come. In fact, there are nine major climbs in all on this route. 4 distance options.
The longest route of the MagnifiCat spans 126 miles and will drag you over more than 6,500ft of hill climbing action on an anti-clockwise loop that begins in Newbury. The most challenging climb from Combe to Ibthorpe is up first. Once this is over with, you’ll plunge back down to the level from which you’ve just climbed, before another steep test for the legs just after the 20 mile marker. The terrain tends to settle after this for a while, albeit with consistent rolling roads, but there are more great climbs to come. In fact, there are nine major climbs in all on this route. 4 distance options.
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Newbury Showground, Priors Court Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9QZ
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