The New Forest Rattler Sportive

About

The Rattler combines camping, the pleasure of riding on peaceful roads surrounded by wild animals and coastal views over the English Channel, and if that isn't enough a free burger at the end.." - not our words, this is from @cyclingweekly 2016.

The New Forest offers some great cycling and some spectacular scenery. There are sections with long open straights that are truly exhilarating, some punchy hills, and also some longer gradual climbs. The maximum gradient is at Blissford hill near the end of each route where you will encounter a 25% climb. This is a short sharp climb that looks like a wall as you approach it.

The routes have been designed to encounter as little traffic as possible, and there are minimal miles on bigger roads. In places, the routes narrow to single lanes and extra care will need to be taken on these sections. Riders will also need to be extremely careful when passing any of the livestock that resides in this wonderful part of the country. Horses, in particular, tend to get easily spooked by passing cyclists, so please take care while enjoying what has become a favourite fixture in many people's cycling calendar.

The 102 mile epic route offers the more experienced sportive rider a fantastic challenge, and completely showcases the fantastic New Forest National Park. Be warned though – the last 20 miles of the epic route are the hilliest!

Camping; Why not make a great weekend of it in the beautiful New Forest. Arrive from 5pm on the Friday and check out on Sunday afternoon! Bring the family, bring the cycling club, bring the mates! Once you have booked on to the event, you will receive details on how to book your camping.