Tour of Silchester

Hampshire Tour Series

From Hampshire Tour Series

3.5 · 1 review
Sunday 9th July 2023 Past event
09:00
Yateley
£22.00–£28.00 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the inaugural Tour of Silchester, organized by the Hampshire Tour Series! Taking place on Sunday, July 9th, 2023, this exciting event will be hosted in the charming town of Yateley, Hampshire. Cyclists of all levels can choose between two scenic routes—30 miles or 50 miles—both offering a delightful journey through the picturesque countryside. The ride will take participants past the historic site of Silchester, an ancient Roman settlement renowned for its amphitheater, allowing riders to soak in the rich history while enjoying the thrill of the ride. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this brand new sportive adventure—mark your calendars and stay updated through our website, Facebook page, or newsletter! Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories!

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Reviews

3.5

1 review

KT
Kerry Trentham Verified entrant

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

  • 30 Mile Route

    £22.00

    Entries closed

  • 50 Mile Route

    £28.00

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

A brand new addition to the Hampshire Tour Series sportives for 2023, we are delighted to introduce our newest event, the Tour of Silchester. Based in Yateley, Hampshire, the new routes are centred around its namesake, the historic site of Silchester, an ancient Roman settlement and ampitheatre, the remains of which still exist today.

The 30 and 50 mile routes takes riders West, skirting the Berkshire border as it winds through a network of rolling, peaceful country roads out to Silchester before heading for home.  Keep an eye out on this page, our Facebook page or sign up to our newsletter to keep up with event details.

Location

GU46 7SS Mill Lane, Yateley, United Kingdom

Hampshire Tour Series

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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