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Sunday 11th May 2025

Our hugely popular sportive, ‘Beast to the East’ is a spectacular yet challenging cycle event across the Meon Valley. With 4 distances now available, including the addition of a fantastic 100 mile route, there is something for everyone!

The Meon Valley and South Downs National Park have some of the best cycling routes in the South! All routes are fully marked and marshalled, with our renowned fully stocked aid stations and a fabulous bespoke medal. Amazing scenery awaits you round every turn, the only choice is……which distance?

Route description

All routes start from Swanmore and head out towards Hampton Hill,  Beacon Hill and Old Winchester Hill, where you can enjoy spectacular views across the beautiful rolling countryside. The medium, long and epic routes head up the renowned Butser Hill, lots of out-the-saddle climbing here but the sight of the sea and the panoramic views at the top make this totally worth it! You then head over to Rowlands Castle with the medium route looping back via South Harting and the long and epic routes heading on towards Glorious Goodwood, returning via the South Downs National Park.

Location 

Swanmore College, New Rd, Swanmore, SO32 2RB

Distances and Prices

100 mile – £39

82 mile – £34

57 mile – £29

28 mile – £24

Parking

Free parking is available at  Swanmore College, SO32 2RB.

Start time – Competitors will be set off in waves, with riders departing between 8am and 8:30am.

Registration – Registration will be between 7:15am and 8:15am

Event Briefing– Will be held by the start line before each wave sets off.

Course Maps and GPX Files

Mandatory Kit

You must have with you:

• Helmet
• Spare inner tube(s)
• Small pump/gas
• Tyre levers

We also strongly advise you have a working rear light and a jacket so you’re prepared for all conditions. Please download the GPX of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows have been known to be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

Cut Offs

28 mile (Short) – no cut off

56 mile (Medium)  – Reach the course split at 14.6 miles by 10am (then follow on short route)

82 mile (Long) – Reach the course split at 27 miles by 10:45am (then follow the medium route)

100 mile (Epic) – Reach the course split at 78 miles by 3pm (then follow the long route)

What you get

🌲Cycling in the spectacular English Countryside ✅
👀 Incredible views and scenery ✅
⬆️ Fully marked courses ✅
🥨 Yummy well stocked aid stations ✅
🏅 Bespoke finishers medal ✅
😃 Friendly, enthusiastic volunteers ✅
👏🏼 Energetic and fun atmosphere ✅
📸 On course photographers ✅
💰 Excellent value for money ✅
😍 Satisfaction guaranteed ✅