Public transport to Lymington
Lymington Town railway station is very close to the events start and finish in the town centre.
(Lymington Pier railway station is where the September IoW events start)
There are earlier/ later and more frequent trains on the main line to Brockenhurst, which is about 10km from Lymington.

Camping
We recommend hurstview campsite, which is 3km from the events start and finish
(5km from the ferry terminal). They have always been helpful, often fitting in AUK members at short notice.

Bed and Breakfast 
B&B list

Audax UK Events
You are provided with a route sheet to follow (the route is not signed on the road), and a brevet card, which you should get stamped at various Controls (checkpoints) on your way round. There will be opportunities to feed at the Controls, and we will feed you at the end. Use whatever bike suits you. Mudguards are not required. 

100km events have a minimum speed of 10kph, which will give you lots of time (all day) to finish.

Longer events are harder. You should be an experienced cyclist with fitness and stamina. There is a minimum speed of 15kph for these events. Don't worry about the maximum speed of 30kph - you won't get near it. 

If you have ridden a 'Sportive' event and you want to try something a bit more challenging in terms of distance and self sufficiency, then an AUK event is for you - And the entry fees are much less too!

Prepare your bike carefully for any of these events.

Further information
Audax UK
Wessex CTC


APRIL 2012
Events report

May 2011 
Events report
 

CYCLING EVENTS 2017

We organise:
CALENDAR EVENTS, which as the name suggests are run with support on a specific day, and
PERMANENT EVENTS, which may be ridden on any day without support
Between them there are event distances from 50km (30miles) to 300km (200miles) run at different minimum speeds to suit cyclists of all abilities.

Calendar cycling events

  • We will provide a detailed route sheet but routes are not signed and navigation is the responsibility of riders.
  • We do not provide a rescue service........but
  • We will feed you at the finish

Sunday 8th May 2016

New Forest Spring Challenge 50 - 50km (30miles)

  • This event follows B roads, minor roads and lanes and is suitable for road, hybrid, touring and mountain bikes.
  • The route visits Sway Tower, Burley and Crow.
  • A detailed route sheet will be provided but the routes are not signed and navigation is the responsibility of riders.
  • Suggestions for preparation and success will be provided with the route sheet.

Suitable for:
You occasionally go for a short Sunday bike ride, or have a bike in the garage and never got around to really using it. This event will give you an achievable challenge to get a bit fitter on some pre-event practice rides, and then enjoy the 30 mile day taken at a gentle pace (and there is no rule forbidding you from stopping on the way round for another ice cream or from walking up hill)

Entry fee: £5 
Includes: Route sheet, brevet card, refreshments at the finish
Medal (£2) or cloth badge (£1) available for successful finishers

EVENT ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
There will be a limited number of on the day entries available
ENTER  New Forest Spring Challenge 50
(Follow instructions to Enter on-line, or download entry form for postal entry)

Click here to read 2013 event report
Click here to read 2012 event report
Click here to read 2011 event report
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New Forest Day Out - 100km (60miles)
  • This event explores the heart of the New Forest from the Avon Valley to the Beaulieu River.

Suitable for:
Adults and older teenagers. 
You have ridden this distance before or you have cycled recently or regularly and want a challenge that is demanding but realistic. With a bit of regular practice beforehand and then taking it steady with breaks for coffee, lunch and tea you should succeed and enjoy the 'day out'.

Entry fee: £7 (No SAE required for postal entries.)
(+ £2 temporary membership fee, if you are not a member of AUK or CTC)
Includes: Route sheet, brevet card, car park permit (for pre-booked entries), refreshments at the finish and AUK validation fee
Medal (£2) or cloth badge (£1) available for successful finishers

EVENT ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
There will be 20 on-the-day entries available, with a surcharge of £2
ENTER New Forest Day Out
(Follow instructions to Enter on-line, or download entry form for postal entry)

Click here for 2013 event report and photos
Click here to read 2012 event report
Click here to read 2011 event report 
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New Forest Spring Century - 160km (100miles)
  • The Spring Century ride starts with the 200km event riders and stays with them to Lepe at 140km. The route visits Burley, the western escarpment of the Forest in the Avon Valley, the edge of the Wiltshire Downs, Breamore and Hale, before returning through the heart of the Forest across Stony Cross plain and down the Ornamental Drive to Brockenhurst. The final stage takes you to the coast at Lepe.

Suitable for:
Adults and older teenagers. You are a regular experienced cyclist. If you have not ridden this distance before you will have taken part in a 100km cycle event or similar distance charity ride and be prepared to put in some pre-event training to step up to a new challenge. You will have the re-assurance of riding with experienced cyclists who have done it before.

Entry fee: £7 (No SAE required for postal entries.)
(+ £2 temporary membership fee, if you are not a member of AUK or CTC)
Includes: Route sheet, brevet card, car park permit (for pre-booked entries), refreshments at the finish and AUK validation fee
Medal (£2) or cloth badge (£1) available for successful finishers

EVENT ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
No on-the-day entries
ENTER New Forest Spring Century 
(Follow instructions to Enter on-line, or download entry form for postal entry)

Click here for 2013 event report and photos
Click here to read 2012 event report
Click here to read 2011 event report
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New Forest Excursion - 200km (125miles)
  • This event explores every corner and all of the varied New Forest landscapes. The route visits Burley, the western escarpment of the Forest in the Avon Valley, the edge of the Wiltshire Downs, Breamore and Hale, before returning through the heart of the Forest across Stony Cross plain and down the Ornamental Drive to Brockenhurst. The final stages take you to the coast at Lepe, then Minstead and Lyndhurst.

Suitable for:
Adults and older teenagers. You are a regular experienced cyclist. If you have not ridden this distance before you will have taken part in a 100km or 100mile cycle event, or similar distance 'Sportive' or charity ride, and be prepared to put in some pre-event training to step up to a new challenge. You will have the re-assurance of riding with experienced cyclists who have done it before.

Entry fee: £7 (No SAE required for postal entries.)
(+ £2 temporary membership fee, if you are not a member of AUK or CTC)
Includes: Route sheet, brevet card, car park permit (for pre-booked entries), refreshments at the finish and AUK validation fee
Medal (£2) or cloth badge (£1) available for successful finishers
40th AUK Anniversary Randonneur medals (£2) and mugs (£6) will also be available

EVENT ENTRIES NOW CLOSED
No on-the-day entries available
ENTER  New Forest Excursion
(Follow instructions to Enter on-line, or download entry form for postal entry)

Click here for 2013 event report and photos
Click here to read 2012 event report
Click here to read 2011 event report