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Chase The Sun UK South
Event info
UK SOUTH
Chase the Sun UK South is a Do-it-Yourself cycling event.
This is what makes it unique.
No rules, route-signs or medals. Just ride your bike!
4:41 START
MINSTER, ISLE OF SHEPPEY, KENT.
21:33 FINISH
BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET.
Starting in the Thames estuary, the 200+ mile route bi-sects south London, passing Richmond park, bridging the Thames, touching part of Wiggin’s Olympic Gold time trial route, plus all the usual cross-country highlights, Bramley pub, mendip hills, Cheddar gorge, arriving on the seafront finish at Burnham-on-Sea.
Use the information on this page to organise yourselves.
We are here for advice, but it is the riders you will meet on the day that will create the memories of your Chase the Sun experience!
All you need to do is Register to ride or support and organise your own travel and accommodation.
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