Wiggle Super Series New Forest Spring Sportive 2020

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Starting and finishing in the stunning Pylewell Park this March, riders of all levels can participate in this incredible sportive. Offering the choice of three superb routes, it concludes with an opportunity to share your experiences while refuelling with free food laid on by headline partners dhb.

For 2020, these rides are being taken to the next level with entertainment, inclusive catering, and a full event village with Wiggle experts on-hand to provide demonstrations and advice. And all those completing the sportive will receive a bespoke medal along with the kudos of taking part in a premier event on the sportive calendar.

Entries for this sportive are limited so book quickly to ensure your place at Wiggle's first sportive of 2020.

Long: 102 Miles / 164km. Total Elevation: 3327ft. Start time 08:00. Starting and finishing at Pylewell Park, riders will leave the venue and head east towards the old smugglers cove of Bucklers Hard before heading north and passing through Ashurst. Continuing north towards Hampworth, the route will then gradually head northwest and briefly leave the New Forest turning directly west towards Salisbury. At Alderbury, riders turn directly south and pass through a handful of pretty villages including Woodgreen and Godshill before moving onto the now infamous Blissford Hill. From here the road winds back towards the south coast where eventually it reaches Lymington and then heads east back to the origin at Pylewell Park.

Classic: 82 Miles / 132km. Total Elevation: 2546ft. Start time 08:15. Starting and finishing at Pylewell Park, riders will leave the venue and head east towards the old smugglers cove of Bucklers Hard before heading north and passing through Ashurst. Upon reaching Bramshaw, the road snakes its way up to Roger Penny Way which offers a wonderful view across the National Park before dipping into Godshill and lining up the now infamous Blissford Hill. From here riders will head back towards the south coast where eventually the road reaches Lymington and then heads east back to the origin at Pylewell Park.

Short: 38 Miles / 57km. Total Elevation: 784ft. Start time 09:00. Starting and finishing at Pylewell Park, riders will leave the venue and head east towards the old smugglers cove of Bucklers Hard before heading north and passing through Ashurst. At Bartley there's a sharp left turn and the road heads south west towards Minstead, then onto Ornamental Drive. From here riders will continue through Brockenhurst and Balmer Lawn before arriving back at Pyelwell Park.

Free insurance for entrants: All entrants signing up to the event before 1 March 2020 will receive free Wiggle Insurance cover for the period 10 March 2020 to 10 April 2020. The policy includes Theft Cover, Accidental Damage Cover, and Active Cover (for the day of the event). Full details will be provided ahead of the event.

Event Facilities: All riders will receive well-provisioned feed stations, a professionally signed course, mechanical and medical support, and a quality, bespoke finishers medal. The event village includes facilities and parking.

Please bring photo ID as proof of age. Cash/Card: Merchandise, food, and drink will be available to buy before and after the race.

This being the 10th year of the Wiggle Super Series, the New Forest Sportive is going up a gear. Expect fully-supported rides, bands, DJs, and a celebratory finish line atmosphere. Wiggle experts will be on-hand to talk all things bike throughout, while Wiggle mechanics and ride ambassadors will join the race to help with mechanical issues or punctures. And to capture your memories of the event, on-course photos will be provided by the official photographer for the Tour of Britain, Theo Southee.

High5 will be providing for all your nutritional needs at the feed stations, ensuring you return to the vibrant event village ready to enjoy the entertainment and hot food provided by dhb, with delicious vegan through to full carnivore options.

Every rider will get a medal on completion and a photo-opportunity either solo or with your group on the podium, all before enjoying finish-line freebies and a variety of retail at hugely reduced prices.

Full route descriptions and full event information can be found on Wiggle's website.

Wiggle will also be working with the New Forest National Park cycling code to ensure a great event.