The White Horse Challenge

Embark on a historic cycling tour through the heart of ancient England at the White Horse Challenge on Sunday, 19th April 2026, a classic early-season sportive in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Choose between a 90-mile classic route or a 70-mile option, both offering 1400 meters of climbing as they pass four iconic chalk hill figures, including the 3,000-year-old Uffington White Horse and the Neolithic stones of Avebury. The well-designed, low-traffic course provides a perfect fitness test with its decent road surfaces, beautiful downland views, and passage through picturesque Saxon towns like Cricklade. Organized with community spirit, the event starts and finishes at Shrivenham Memorial Hall, featuring fully-signed routes, two well-stocked feed stations, electronic timing, and mechanical support, with all proceeds supporting the Prospect Hospice. Your entry includes a finisher's medal and the option to purchase a commemorative event T-shirt, adding to the memorable experience of conquering this timeless landscape. Whether you're gauging early-season form or simply enjoying a ride through Britain's most ancient and scenic countryside, the 2026 White Horse Challenge promises a rewarding day on the bike for a truly worthy cause.