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50 mile sportive > Free wheeling ride-a-long > Children's races > Adult's races > Relay races
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026
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Hitchin, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Butts Close, 15 Bedford Rd, Hitchin SG5 1NU, UK
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50 mile sportive > Free wheeling ride-a-long > Children's races > Adult's races > Relay races
£10 - £20
50 mile sportive > Free wheeling ride-a-long > Children's races > Adult's races > Relay races
£10 - £20
Route information
- The first event of the day is the adult's 50 mile sportive! Starting early at 7am, you will be able to take advantage of the quiet town and country roads that navigate the stunning Hertfordshire scenery whist you enjoy one of the longest daylight days of the year to do so (and hopefully nice and warm too!).
- Next up back on Butts Close, the first on-field ride of the day will be the free-wheeling opportunities for all to enjoy our bespoke grand prix style circuit that will give you lots of fast straights, chicanes, sweeping bends, technical turns...and featuring within the circuit, the wheel of doom!
- The children's events then feature, for different age categories.
- the Adult's events then commence (allowing about 4 hours from the start of the sportive to the start of this one for you to hopefully be back in time!).
- More free-wheeling time to enjoy the course.
- The children's and adults finals will then take place.
- The Children's then adult's relay races will take place.
- The awards ceremonies for all events.
- The event will conclude with another chance to enjoy the course with one more free-wheeling ride for all.
What's included
- The chance to take part in up to 4 events for one entry price
- Chip timing race number for all entrants
- Medals for every finisher
- Trophies and awards
- Event village with food and drink stalls
- A bespoke grand prix style circuit like no other
- Music for the event
- Toilets on site
- Mechanical support
How to get there
Butts Close, 15 Bedford Rd, Hitchin SG5 1NU, UK
Get full directionsIf travelling by train, Butts Close is a 5 minute ride away, with park access via Fishponds Road next to Hitchin Swimming Pool.
If travelling by car, Hitchin Swimming Pool has parking for up to 200 cars, and other nearby car parks are available too, and all of them are free on a Sunday. There is also on-road parking available on Fishponds Road too.
Hotels and Accommodation
Burnt Hare has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
- 6am Registration opens to collect your bike chip race numbers
- 7am The 50 mile Sportive starts
- 9am Free Wheeling ride-a-longs on the course
- 10am The first of the children's on-field races starts
- 11am Free Wheeling ride-a-longs on the course
- 12 noon The first of the adult's on-field races starts
- 1pm The awards ceremonies take place
- 2pm The final chance to enjoy the Free Wheeling ride-a-longs on the course
FAQs
Do I have to wear a helmet?
Yes, this is compulsory
Can I use an E-Bike?
Yes, but only for the 50 mile sportive. They are not permitted on-field for the racing events
Will there be mechanical support on site in the event of a bike failure?
Yes, we have a dedicated mechanic who will be on site to help with all your needs should they happen
Will there be toilets on site?
Yes, we will have portaloos available for both participants and spectators alike
How many events can I enter?
All of them! Adults will have up to 4 different types of rides, and children have 3
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