Endure the trials and tribulations of the road under the watchful sun during its longest days.

As the sun rises on the longest day of the year, riders gather to embark on an unforgettable 1000KM journey -the Solstice Sprint. The Sprint will lead cyclists through the breathtaking landscapes of The Midlands, The South West and Wales, where every climb, descent, and turn reveals a new vista. From the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged beauty of the Black Mountains, this journey is as much a celebration of the land as it is a test of strength and resolve.

Before the race begins, riders unite for a pre-race celebration dinner, setting the tone for the adventure to come. With long days and mild weather, the Solstice Sprint offers perfect conditions for riders to test their limits. The Solstice Sprint is the second trial of the Solstice, it will test riders both mentally and physically.

The route promises a mix of picturesque climbs and stunning scenery, with key checkpoints at the legendary Pen y Pass, the tranquil Aled Isaf Reservoir, Wells Cathedral and the ancient stone circles of Avebury, where riders will witness the solstice celebrations firsthand as they cycle through the stones during the Solstice festival.

The Solstice Sprint is a journey of endurance, challenge, and camaraderie, where riders push themselves to the limit, embraced by the longest day and the beauty of the landscapes around them. Will you conquer the climbs and chase the sun across one of the most inspiring routes in the racing calendar?

Key Information:

Start/Finish: Warwick, UK

Format: Fixed Route

Surface: All road

Distance: ~1000KM

Elevation: ~10,000M

Experienced riders and rookies welcome

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The Solstice Super Sprint

A 500KM odyssey tracing the spirit of the Solstice Sprint, shorter in distance, but no less the adventure. Perfect for novices wanting to ‘step into ultra’ or experienced riders who may not have the time to do the 1000KM Sprint.

Starting from Warwick, riders head west to Dunstall Castle and Hereford Cathedral, before taking on the legendary Gospel Pass, the highest road in Wales and the crown jewel of the route. From there, the course winds past St Briavels Castle, crosses the Severn Bridge, and rises again to the Somerset Monument.

As the sun reaches its peak on the Solstice, riders will pass through the ancient stones of Avebury, before the final push through the Cotswolds, visiting Stow on the Wold and Broadway en route to the finish.

~500KM Fixed Route

~5,000M

The Midlands, Wales, North Wessex Downs and the Cotswolds

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