Quest to the West

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  • Date Sun 24th September 2023
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Southampton, Hampshire
  • Price £24.00 - £39.00
  • Races 4 races

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Quest to the West

Sun 24th September 2023

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Event summary

Join BigFeat Events on Sunday 24th September 2023 for the exhilarating Quest to the West cycling event in Southampton, Hampshire. Building on the success of the Beast to the East, this year's event offers a thrilling 100-mile option, along with shorter distances of 36, 51, and 82 miles. Starting from Swanmore, riders will journey through picturesque villages like Kilmeston and Cheriton before heading west through Farley Mount and Stockbridge. The fully marked and marshalled course features fully stocked aid stations and participants will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and explore the stunning countryside on two wheels!

Quest to the West

Sun 24th September 2023

A group of cyclists wearing helmets and sunglasses are gathered at the starting line of a cycling event. Numbered tags are attached to their bikes and jerseys. Colorful banners for "Big Feat Events" are visible in the background, with trees lining the road. A map showing a 100-mile cycling route around Winchester, marked in red. The route has three highlighted checkpoints at approximately 25 miles, 50 miles, and 75 miles. The area is filled with green markings indicating natural or rural regions. A map showing a cycling route. The route forms a large loop passing through and around several towns, including Winchester. The route is 82 miles long with markers at 25, 50, and 75 mile points. The background is largely rural with scattered green areas and roadways. A map highlighting a 51-mile cycling route in red, winding through various towns and countryside areas. The route starts and ends at the same point, marked with labels suggesting directions or checkpoints, with a notable point labeled "25" approximately halfway. A map shows a 36-mile cycling route near Winchester with distances marked at key points. The route starts and ends at a point labeled 0/36. It passes through places like Alresford, Bishops Sutton, Cheriton, and Bishops Waltham. The background includes green terrain and roadways.

Organiser's Description

Now in its third year and following on from the hugely successful Beast to the East back in May, we bring you Quest to the West, now with a 100 mile option!

Starting again from the cycling mecca of Swanmore, you travel North through the beautiful villages of Kilmeston and Cheriton then heading West, passing through Farley Mount and scenic Stockbridge. With 4 different distances; 36, 51 and 82 and 100 miles, there is a route for everyone! Fully marked and marshalled course with fully stocked aid stations and fantastic bespoke medal!

Races

  • 36 Miles

    £24.00

    CLOSED

  • 51 Miles

    £29.00

    CLOSED

  • 82 Miles

    £34.00

    CLOSED

  • 100 Miles

    £39.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 36 Miles

    £24.00

    CLOSED

  • 51 Miles

    £29.00

    CLOSED

  • 82 Miles

    £34.00

    CLOSED

  • 100 Miles

    £39.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

Quest to the West takes you through some of the most scenic countryside in Hampshire. There are long, flat and fast sections inter-dispersed with some great view finders!

What's Included

Our friendly, inclusive sportives are perfect for both seasoned cyclists and those newer to the sport. With 4 different distances, there's something for everyone and a warm Bigfeat welcome greets all!

  • Bespoke medal
  • Scenic country lanes
  • Fully marked and marshalled
  • Well stocked aid stations
  • Free Parking

Parking

Free parking at Swanmore College

Location

Event start/finish and free parking is at Swanmore College, New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2RB

Gates open at 7:15am.

Registration Registration is from 7:30am – 8:15am. Pick up your rider number here.

on the day

Start times
All distances can start at any time between 8am and 8:30am

What do I need to bring?
You must have your helmet, water bottle and clothing appropriate for the weather. We have mechanical support on the route, however you will need to bring at least one spare inner tube and a pump and tyre levers. It is also advisable to have a working red rear light.

Aid stations:
All aid stations will have water or energy drink to fill up your bottles. There will also be a fantastic range of sweet and savoury snacks!
100 mile – 32 miles (Itchen Abbas Village Hall), 55 miles (Longparish Village Hall), 81.5 miles (Itchen Abbas Village Hall).
82 mile – 32 miles (Itchen Abbas Village Hall), 63 miles (Itchen Abbas Village Hall)
51 mile – 32 miles (Itchen Abbas Village Hall)
34 mile – Unfortunately we can’t facilitate an aid station for you but we will have the same snacks available at the start for you to take with you.

Cut-off Times
100 mile and 82 mile riders, you must reach the course split (32 miles, Aid Station 1) by 11:15am (Average speed just under 12mph). Anyone arriving after this time will join the 51 mile route.
100 mile riders must reach Stockbridge course split (45 miles) by 12:15pm. Anyone arriving after this time will follow the 82 mile route back.

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Swanmore School Grounds, New Road, Southampton, SO32 2, United Kingdom

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