Course guide and information

September 2011 will see the 14th annual Surrey League Revolutions 5-day cycle race taking place in Surrey and East and West Sussex.

Around 80 of Britain's top riders will be taking part in the gruelling 5 day long race. Each day they will cover around 100 miles - as well as climbing some of the steepest hills in South East England.

Starting on Friday 2nd September, each day sees the participants racing on circuits in different parts of the Region. This year's route revisits some of the favourite spots from previous years such as the South Downs at Goodwood and the Ashdown Forest.

Day 1
Friday 2nd September, stage 1, start time 12:00.
94.5 mile road race using Chiddingfold, Alfold, Kirdford and Dunsfold circuits.
HQ - Alfold Crossways Hall, Dunsfold Road, Alfold, Surrey GU6 8JB
More details to be announced shortly

Day 2
Saturday 3rd September, stage 2, start time 12:00.
Details to be announced

Day 3
Sunday 4th September, stage 3a, start time 11:00.
2.4 mile time trial using Goodwood Motor Circuit.
HQ - Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Claypit Lane, Westerton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PX

Sunday 4th September, stage 3b start time 13:00
84.6 mile road race using Goodwood, The Benges and South Harting circuits.
HQ - Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, Claypit Lane, Westerton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PX
More details to be announced shortly

Day 4
Monday 5th September, stage 4, start time 11:00.
83.2 mile road race using Handcross and Staplefield circuits
HQ - Handcross Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, Sussex RH17 6BJ
More details to be announced shortly

Day 5
Tuesday 6th September, stage 5, start time 11:00.
72.5 mile road race using Ladies Mile, Crowborough and The Wall circuits.
HQ - All Saints Parish Church Hall, Chapel Green, Crowborough, Sussex TN6 1ED
More details to be announced shortly

The riders will be racing for the coveted leader's yellow jersey which will be worn by the race leader every day. They will also be competing in 'hot spot' sprints along the route and trying to be first over the hills to take the title 'King of the Mountains'.

Previous winners of the event have gone on to represent England & Ireland in World Championships, the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. In 2009 the 454 mile long race was won by Gareth Hewitt with an overall time of 18hours 31minutes and 16seconds - an average speed of almost 25 mph!

Postal entries & enquires to:
Surrey Cycle Racing League
14 Yewlands Walk,
Ifield West,
West Sussex RH11 0QE

Previous Winners

Tom Southam Halfords 2008 Winner	Chris McNamara Wildside RT 2007 Winner	Rob Enslin Agisko-Viner-Cycling.tv 2006 Winner	Duncan Urquhart Viner Bikes/Agisko 2005 Winner
Shaun Snodden Recycling.co.uk 2004 Winner	Paul Griffin Team Ras Mumhan 2003 Winner	Kristian House GB 'A' Team 2002 Winner	Paddy Moriarty Gore Bike Wear 2001 Winner
Gethin Butler Gore Bike Wear 2000 Winner	Chris Lillywhite Linda McCartney RT 1999 Winner	Gordon McCauley Harrods RT 1998 Winner	Barrie Clarke Team Raleigh 1997 Winner

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