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Beast to the East - Cycle Sportive

Name: Beast to the East - Cycle Sportive
Start: 2026-05-10
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Winchester, Hampshire

location_city Winchester, Hampshire

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 10 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Conquer the legendary climbs and coastal vistas of the South Downs on Sunday, 10th May 2026, with the Beast to the East Cycle Sportive. This hugely popular event from Swanmore College offers four fully-marked distances, from a 28-mile introduction to a formidable 100-mile 'Epic', each showcasing the spectacular yet challenging beauty of the Meon Valley. Test your legs on iconic ascents like Butser Hill, where your reward is a breathtaking panoramic view of the sea, before sweeping through the heart of the South Downs National Park. With fully-stocked aid stations, enthusiastic marshals, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's a meticulously organised day that balances fierce personal challenge with incredible camaraderie. Choose your distance, secure your bespoke finisher's medal (or plant a tree with the 'Trees Not Tees' initiative), and prepare for a ride that truly earns its name.

Races Offered

100 Mile Epic

May 10, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Winchester, Hampshire.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.8° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 6.3° / 14.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 78.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.8° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 6.3° / 14.6°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 78.3%

About Winchester, Hampshire

Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. It is 60 miles (97 km) south-west of London and 14 miles (23 km) from Southampton, its nearest major city. At the 2021 census, the built-up area of Winchester had a population of 48,478. The wider City of Winchester district includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham and had a population of 127,439 in 2021. Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and contains the head offices of Hampshire County Council.