Wessex Cycle Festival

Cycling logoThe Tour of Wessex features a number of ride distances over the weekend to suit all levels of fitness and ability - from a 22 mile family ride up to the ultimate early season test of 320 miles in three days for the very strongest riders.
The event HQ is now permanently based at Somerton, the Ancient Royal Capital of Wessex. Excellent facilities combined with easy access and the support of both Somerset County Council and Somerton Town Council will make this the only place to be at the end of May if you are serious about cycling or want to bring your family for an activity filled weekend.

 

Cycling through the Wessex countryside

Registration
This takes place at the event HQ, Somerton Sports Club, Somerton Somerset, TA11 6HS.

Registration will be open at the following times only:
Friday 22nd 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 23rd 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Sunday 24th 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Monday 25th 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Please visit the Wessex Cycle Festival Website to download a registration form.

Start Times
Saturday 23rd: 9:30 am Sunday 24th: 9:30 am Monday 25th: 9.30 am

 

Wessex Heartbeat would like to ask all riders to raise sponsorship for the charity - the easiest way is to set yourself a target - we would suggest a minimum target of £100. Have you thought about setting up a Just Giving page so your friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you online? It's really easy - just visit www.justgiving.com/wessexheartbeat/raisemoney and follow the simple steps. If you would prefer a paper sponsorship form, please click here to download one. You could always do both!

 

 

 


Start Time: from 9:30 am
Start Location: Somerton
Finish Location: Somerton
Distance: 163 km (102 miles)
Ascent: 2,290 m (7,512ft)

Stage 1 Somerset and Wiltshire
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2009


Start Time: from 10:00 am
Start Location: Somerton
Finish Location: Somerton
Distance: 118 km (73 miles)
Ascent: 1,567 m (5,142 ft)

 


Start Time: from 10:00 am
Start Location: Somerton
Finish Location: Somerton
Distance: 35 km (22 miles)
Ascent: 259 m (842 ft)



 

Stage 2 Somerset and Dorset
Date: Sunday 24th May 2009


Start Time: from 9:30 am
Start Location: Somerton
Finish Location: Somerton
Distance: 180 km (112 miles)
Ascent: 2,239 m (7,346 ft)

 

 

Stage 3 Somerset
Date: Monday 25th May 2009


Start Time: from 9:30 am
Start Location: Somerton
Finish Location: Somerton
Distance: 171 km (106 Miles)
Ascent: 2,763 m (9,066 ft)

 

Cycling through an arch during the Wessex Cycle Festival Wessex Cycle Festival route map and bicycle Wessex Cycle Festival Launch Marquee