Spring is arriving just in time for the Wiggle South Downs Sting CX on Sunday (13th March), the latest round of the Wiggle CX Sportive series. Interest in CX and mixed terrain riding continues to grow, as riders discover the possibilities of a new generation of bikes.

The South Downs Sting events offers a choice of courses up to 76km in length over a varied mix of terrain that blurs the boundaries between road and off road riding.

Organisers CX Sportive describe the experience as a revelation and a revival at the same time. "Cycling is changing. we're hearing it everywhere in the industry at the moment; there's no such thing as mountain bikers or road rider anymore, just bike riders. And people are discovering the versatility of cross bikes and a new generation of bikes designed to take you anywhere to enjoy of just riding again. That's our inspiration for CX Sportive. We want to create varied and challenging courses that let you ride the way you want to, and give you a fresh experience of cycling along the way".

The Wiggle South Downs Sting CX certainly delivers on those challenges, making full use of the muscular contours of the downs over back lanes, bridleways, farm tracks and the South Downs Way itself, before winding you back along a series of quiet valley lanes and tracks back to the finish.

Full event support includes comprehensive route marking, back up maps and GPS files, well stocked feed stations, Mechanical support and retail presence from Wiggle, post ride catering and instant rider timing for those who care about their performance.

The event is suitable for CX (cyclocross) bikes, hybrids, XC MTBs, 29ers, or any bike capable of taking on a mix of surfaces. There are three distances from 50-75km to suite a range of abilities.

Full details and event entry can be found at cxsportive.com