Evans Cycles Off Road RideIt! Brighton

For 2014, we've refreshed our MTB routes and added a new 50 mile option. Our regular off-road distances remain, offering riders improved routes of 15, 28 and 34 miles.

New 'Endurance' distance

For the first time in RIDE IT history, we will be offering a 50 mile Endurance route, taking in the best and toughest trails the South Downs have to offer. The route has been carefully chosen by members of the team who are not only passionate mountain bikers, but locals to the area. This ride isn't for the faint hearted and will require good pace, strength and stamina, but the incredible riding and scenery make it all worthwhile!

The route

Starting from Plumpton College, we're ideally situated for a great day in the saddle. Straight away we head up, climbing to an impressive ridge line above the valley. Quick descents and zig-zag climbs follow as we head towards Devils Dyke and Truleigh Hill. After refuelling at the YHA we're back onto the South Downs Way heading back towards event HQ.

As the event centre nears, Long and Endurance riders continue past towards Lewes. More ups and downs follow as we navigate the trails around Balmer Down and Woodingdean. Those taking on the Endurance distance branch off at the 35 mile mark to enjoy a long descent to the coast. A challenging ascent awaits both Long and Endurance riders, before a deserved descent to the finish.

Evans Cycles RideIt! organised rides are the best value rides in the country. Every event features:

• Mechanics and broomwagon at all events
• Free entry for children aged 16 and under when accompanied by a full paying adult
• Free Garmin demo units
• Gore Bike Wear Demo at selected events
• GPS files published before the event
• Fully way marked routes and waterproof map
• Electronic timing and rider times published online
• Bike wash facilities at off-road events
• Well stocked High5 feed stations
• Free High5 RacePack if you sign up 8 weeks in advance, half price if you sign up 2 weeks in advance.

Event Website http://www.evanscycles.com/ride-it HQ/Start Address Address Line 1 Plumpton College Address Line 2 Ditchling Road Town Nr Lewes County East Sussex Postcode BN7 3AE		Event Facilities Adequate Car Parking Facilities Food & Drink (Pre/Post Event) Sign-on at HQ Support for Participants Route card with emergency contact details SAG wagon following laster rider(s) Organiser Details Name Evans Email County Antrim