Tour of the Worthys
HT
From Hampshire Tour Series
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating cycling experience at the Tour of the Worthys, taking place on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in the picturesque town of Winchester, Hampshire. Organised by the Hampshire Tour Series, this event has quickly become a fan favourite, offering cyclists the chance to explore the stunning Hampshire hills and charming country lanes. Riders can choose between two challenging routes of 30 and 50 miles, each designed to test your limits while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The route begins in Kings Worthy and meanders through the beautiful areas of Kings Worthy and Martyr Worthy, ensuring a memorable day on the bike. Join the friendly and vibrant atmosphere that the Hampshire Tour Series is known for, and don’t forget to stay updated by following their social media or signing up for the newsletter. Saddle up and be part of this exciting cycling adventure!
Tour of the Worthys
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Kerry Trentham
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
The route is fast and one could achieve a 30 Km/h average given that you are willing to take risks on a route that is not closed to traffic. You will encounter horses on the road, vans speeding around corners, cars not stopping at stop streets etc al. These are the factors limiting the full potential of a PB on an awesome route. Finishing is not a glamorous moment, there aren't any officials or crowds at the finish line cheering you in. You have to be very self-motivated to cycle this race if you thrive on that kind of atmosphere. This is the first time that I have attended this event, and I shall enter again next year, but only because I am competitive against myself and compare personal bests year on year, and it's near enough for me to cycle to the start line and back.
Races
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30 Mile Route
Entries closed£22.00
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50 Mile Route
Entries closed£28.00
Event information
The best and most scenic roads that Hampshire has to offer, taken in some hidden gems you won't have seen before. The course is undulating with some 1-2km steady climbs.
Entry secures a spot in the given route on the day. An email will be sent out to all participants after pre-entry closes containing information on where to go and what is needed on the day.
Free parking is available on site
Princes Mead School, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO21 1AN
1. Do you provide live timing?
Our events are not timed. This decision is taken to make our events as accessible to riders as possible, minimising the cost to set up the events and ultimately the price we have to charge our riders.
2. Do you provide medals or certificates?
We are now offering medals upon completion of any of our events this year.
The medals are available as an optional extra when entering and are available for £4.50. The decision was taken to offer the medals as an optional extra to ensure we keep our entry fees low, maximising the amount of money we raise for Naomi House & Jacksplace and ensuring our events remain accesible. We also appreciate that not all participants want a medal, so we wanted to make sure they’re not impacted due to the cost and that wastage is kept to a minimum.
The medals are now available to pre-order when entering any of our events, and will be given out on completion of your event.
As always, ideas like these will be constantly reviewed against our values and following the feedback of our valued participants.
3. When can I expect pre-event details?
We send our pre-event details out once online pre-entry has closed on the Wednesday before each of our events. The pre-event email contains everything you need to know about what happens on the day of the event and what you may need to bring with you.
4. Are there refreshements available before, during and after your ride?
There will be refreshments available to buy at the event HQ before and after your ride, including soft, cold and hot drinks, as well as a selection of snacks.
During the ride, we are lucky to be supported by local baker Simple Cakes, with the long routes on each of our events containing one water and cake stop where you can sample a number of their complimentary cakes.
Riders are encouraged to bring sufficient food and water for during their ride.
5. Do you have any age restrictions?
We do not have any age restrictions for participating in our events. We do however ask that any under 16s are accompanied by an adult at all times and that riders enter a route distance suitable to their ability.
6. Can I cancel or change my entry?
You can cancel your entry and receive a full refund up to 1 month before the event. If you wish to cancel your entry less than 1 month before the event, your entry can only be transferred to another one of our events.
Changes to your entry, such as the route option, can also be made up to 7 days before the event.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.
7. Are tandems and hand cycles allowed?
Yes, all types of bicycles are allowed at a Hampshire Tour Series event.
8. Do you have a broom wagon or cut-off time?
Menbers of our partners at Odiham Cycling Club will ride at the back of each route. The riders should make themselves known if they are the broom wagon. There will also be motorcycle riders at each of the events circling the route should you run into any problems.
All riders must return back to the event HQ by 2pm.
Our events are not timed. This decision is taken to make our events as accessible to riders as possible, minimising the cost to set up the events and ultimately the price we have to charge our riders.
2. Do you provide medals or certificates?
We are now offering medals upon completion of any of our events this year.
The medals are available as an optional extra when entering and are available for £4.50. The decision was taken to offer the medals as an optional extra to ensure we keep our entry fees low, maximising the amount of money we raise for Naomi House & Jacksplace and ensuring our events remain accesible. We also appreciate that not all participants want a medal, so we wanted to make sure they’re not impacted due to the cost and that wastage is kept to a minimum.
The medals are now available to pre-order when entering any of our events, and will be given out on completion of your event.
As always, ideas like these will be constantly reviewed against our values and following the feedback of our valued participants.
3. When can I expect pre-event details?
We send our pre-event details out once online pre-entry has closed on the Wednesday before each of our events. The pre-event email contains everything you need to know about what happens on the day of the event and what you may need to bring with you.
4. Are there refreshements available before, during and after your ride?
There will be refreshments available to buy at the event HQ before and after your ride, including soft, cold and hot drinks, as well as a selection of snacks.
During the ride, we are lucky to be supported by local baker Simple Cakes, with the long routes on each of our events containing one water and cake stop where you can sample a number of their complimentary cakes.
Riders are encouraged to bring sufficient food and water for during their ride.
5. Do you have any age restrictions?
We do not have any age restrictions for participating in our events. We do however ask that any under 16s are accompanied by an adult at all times and that riders enter a route distance suitable to their ability.
6. Can I cancel or change my entry?
You can cancel your entry and receive a full refund up to 1 month before the event. If you wish to cancel your entry less than 1 month before the event, your entry can only be transferred to another one of our events.
Changes to your entry, such as the route option, can also be made up to 7 days before the event.
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.
7. Are tandems and hand cycles allowed?
Yes, all types of bicycles are allowed at a Hampshire Tour Series event.
8. Do you have a broom wagon or cut-off time?
Menbers of our partners at Odiham Cycling Club will ride at the back of each route. The riders should make themselves known if they are the broom wagon. There will also be motorcycle riders at each of the events circling the route should you run into any problems.
All riders must return back to the event HQ by 2pm.
Organiser's description
Becoming a real fan favourite of the Hampshire Tour Series, the Tour of the Worthys takes in more of the Hampshire hills and scenic country lanes, the Worthy’s route starts in Kings Worthy and tours the surrounding areas of Kings Worthy and Martyr Worthy.
With a choice of 30 and 50 mile routes available, The Tour of the Worthys will be sure to challenge even the toughest of cyclists with its rolling hills, with the same friendly and social atmosphere you’ll always get from the Hamshire Tour Series team. Keep an eye out on this page, our Facebook page or sign up to our newsletter to keep up with event details.
With a choice of 30 and 50 mile routes available, The Tour of the Worthys will be sure to challenge even the toughest of cyclists with its rolling hills, with the same friendly and social atmosphere you’ll always get from the Hamshire Tour Series team. Keep an eye out on this page, our Facebook page or sign up to our newsletter to keep up with event details.
Location
Princes Mead School, Winchester, SO21 1, United Kingdom
Tour of the Worthys
HT
Hampshire Tour Series
The Hampshire Tour Series was set up back in 2014 by members of Odiham Cycling Club & 1st Gear Cycles bike shop in Alton. Previously known to locals as the Tour of the Candovers, Hampshire Tour Series started with its flagship fundraiser sportive in Odiham & since then has grown year after year, eventually expanding in 2018 to include the Tour of the Worthys & Tour of the Meons events, based from Alresford. Set up by cyclists for cyclists, the routes take on some of the finest & least known roads of the Mid-Hampshire area. A friendly service & local feel has been at the heart of what we do since the start, riders can expect to find a race HQ, with refreshments available, clearly marked & marshalled routes, motorbike rider support across all 3 events, and finally who could forget our now famous mid-route cake stops courtesy of our partners Simple Cakes? If you’re looking for a fun, friendly but challenging cycle sportive to enter, then you’ve come to the right place.
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