The White Horse Challenge is perfect for the early season and will help riders assess their fitness level.

The Routes

90 mile (4 horse) and 70 mile (3 horse) route option.

Start and finish is at the Memorial Hall in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.

The routes have been designed to travel along some of the most beautiful parts of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire (especially the Marlborough and Lambourn Downs).

A lot of care has been taken with the route to ensure that it challenges participants. Relatively quiet roads with good surfaces have been selected to keep away from as much traffic as possible.

What riders can expect

Pass by four white horses: Uffington, Broadtown, Cherhill & Hackpen. The Uffington White Horse is the oldest of all British chalk figures and dates back almost 3000 years.

Passing through Avebury which lies in the heart of the Wiltshire Downs. The Avebury stones are thought to have been constructed in neolithic times (2700 BC to 2400 BC).

Enjoy beautiful views across the Lambourn & Marlborough Downs.

Other historical places such as the Saxon town of Cricklade and picturesque villages such as Hannington and Castle Eaton.

Registration on the day

Riders can register from 07:00 and start anytime between 07:30 and 08:30

Feed stations

There will be two well-stocked feed stations at evenly spaced distances. There will also be free tea/coffee and a selection of refreshments to buy at the finish (sandwiches/cakes/biscuits etc.).

What's included:

- Signed route with marshals to help at key locations
- Electronically timed event (each rider will collect a timing chip at the start)
- Two well-stocked feed stations
- Finishers medal
- Mechanical support is kindly provided by Nick Gordon (mobile mechanic) and Tony Staples (Mobile Cycle Medic, Shrivenham www.mobilecyclemedic.com
- Official Photographer (www.21Cphotos.com)
- Individual times will be added with Gold, Silver and Bronze standard
- Results will be published on the website shortly after the event
- Event T-shirt available for £10 (please order your T-shirt at the same time as entering the event)

Location

Directions

Parking

There is a public car park in Shrivenham. Also, there is a significant amount of parking available on public streets close to the Memorial Hall (place of registration).

There are also many spaces for parking along the main street in Shrivenham without any need to pay on Sunday.