Welcome to the Stevenage Start of Summertime Specials (SSOSS) event page.
Each year CyclingUK Stevenage (formerly Stevenage and North Herts CTC) organises a series of events to celebrate the start of summertime which this year will take place on Sunday 25th March 2018.
This year there are 4 different routes to choose from depending on your preference of distance.
All rides feature in the Cycling UK Summer Challenge Rides Series.
We encourage everyone to enter in advance, particularly for the 200 km route.
ONLINE ENTRIES can be made using this link. Get in quick because the system will close on 21 March.
Event Information
We have 4 different routes to choose from, these have been updated for 2018 with new stops including Church Hall teas at Braughing:
| Ride: Approximately 60 kilometres |
| Route: From Stevenage to Reed, Hare Street, Braughing and back to Stevenage. |
| Start time: 11:00 am (arrive at the start by 10:30 am) |
| Time allowed: Up to 6 hours |
| Price: £8 (£6 members) |
| Ride: Approximately 120 kilometres |
| Route: From Stevenage to Reed, Newport, Thaxted and back to Stevenage via Braughing. |
| Start time: 10:30 am (arrive at the start by 10:00 am) |
| Time allowed: Up to 9 hours and 30 minutes |
| Price: £8 (£6 members) |
| Ride: 160 kilometres (100 miles) |
| Route: Stevenage to Reed, Newport, Thaxted, Finchingfield, Toppesfield, New England and back to Stevenage via Thaxted and Braughing. |
| Start time: 09:00 am (arrive at the start by 08:30 am) |
| Time allowed: Up to 11 hours |
| Price: £8 (£6 members) |
| Ride: Approx. 200km kilometres. |
| Route: From Stevenage to Reed, Thaxted, Cavendish, Lavenham and back to Stevenage via Finchingfield, Thaxted and Braughing. |
| Start time: 08:15 am (arrive at the start by 08:00 am) |
| Time allowed: Up to 14 hours |
| Price: £8 (£6 members). Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment. |
Safety note: You may need to carry lights, sunset in Stevenage on the day is at 19:21 BST.
Please note that all on the day entries will be £10 and subject to availability.
Entries
You can make online entries using the link. The online system will close on 21 March however you will still be able to enter on the day.
If you would like to make a postal entry then you can download and print the entry form. Details of who to send it to and what to include is all on the form.
Word Download: Entry Form 2018Route Sheets & Maps
Route sheets for 2018 can be downloaded below. The routes differ significantly from previous years.
PDF Download: 62 km RoutePDF Download: 120 km Route
PDF Download: 160 km Route
PDF Download: 200 km Route
GPX files for the rides can be downloaded below. The routes differ significantly from previous years.
All entrants will be notified by email before the ride.
60km Route
120km Route
160km Route
200km Route
Extra Information
Can you, your family or your friends spare some time to volunteer at this event? Even just one or two hours would be appreciated by riders and organisers alike. If you feel you can assist in any way please email Jim Borcherds on jhborcherds@btinternet.com.
If you are able to help us advertise our event then please download the poster in the link below and put it up where people will be able to see it.
PDF Download: Poster 2018