Endure the trials and tribulations of the road under the watchful sun during its longest days.

As the sun rises on the longest day of the year, riders gather to embark on an unforgettable 1000KM journey -the Solstice Sprint. The Sprint will lead cyclists through the breathtaking landscapes of The Midlands, The South West and Wales, where every climb, descent, and turn reveals a new vista. From the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the rugged beauty of Eryri National Park, this journey is as much a celebration of the land as it is a test of strength and resolve.

Before the race begins, riders unite for a pre-race celebration dinner, setting the tone for the adventure to come. With long days and mild weather, the Solstice Sprint offers perfect conditions for riders to test their limits. The Solstice Sprint is the second trial of the Solstice, it will test riders both mentally and physically.

The route promises a mix of picturesque climbs and stunning scenery, with key checkpoints at the legendary Pen y Pass, the tranquil Aled Isaf Reservoir, Wells Cathedral and the ancient stone circles of Avebury, where riders will witness the solstice celebrations firsthand as they cycle through the stones during the Solstice festival.

The Solstice Sprint is a journey of endurance, challenge, and camaraderie, where riders push themselves to the limit, embraced by the longest day and the beauty of the landscapes around them. Will you conquer the climbs and chase the sun across one of the most inspiring routes in the racing calendar?

Key Information:

• Start/Finish: Warwick, UK
• Format: Fixed Route
• Surface: All road
• Distance: ~1000KM
• Elevation: ~12,500M
• Experienced riders and rookies welcome
• GPS Tracked Event

Entry Requirements:

Due to the risks that riders will expose themselves to during the Sprint, riders should have already have experience or actively building experience with the following:

• Multiday cycling covering at least 200KM per day
• Weather exposure (heat, cold, rain and wind)
• Night riding
• Riding on public roads in urban, rural and isolated environments

What’s Included:

• Fully curated risk assessed route
• GPX files for the route
• GPS Tracker Hire
• Cycling Cap
• Access to all photographs taken
• Finishers Route Map/Poster
• Bag drop
• Changing and showering facilities at the start/finish

Classifications:

• Solo
• Pairs 
• Tandem 

Route Topography:

The Solstice Sprint 2025 route will be similar to the 2024 route: consistant rolling hills interlaced with occasional flatter sections and Welsh mountains. Riders should carefully consider their gearing for this trial. All roads will be risk assessed and sufficient reconnaissance will be undertaken to check it is suitable for ultra riding. Roads will predominantly be on quiet A roads and B roads - we cannot garantee these roads will always be quiet, at certain peak times they may become busier i.e Schools around start/end of the school day, Industrial/commerce centres around start/end of the working day, etc.

The Rules:

Ultra distance cycling requires integrity and mutual trust from all riders to respect the rules and each other. The rules for this race are very simple:

1. Riders must be self-sufficient 
2. The route is to be followed, if you deviate you must return to the point of deviation before continuing
3. Riders should leave no trace (no littering)
4. Riders must carry at all times: a mobile phone (charged), Hi-Vis harness, foil blanket and bike lights
5. Riders must follow the highway code and the laws of the land at all times
6. Riders must report any issues with their trackers ASAP
7. Bicycles must be road worthy
8. Riders are required to provide proof of insurance
9. No drafting unless you have entered as a pair
10. Riders must ride within their abilities and not take unnecessary risks.