SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
SUFFOLK GO WILD!
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Your favourite off-roader is back for 2026 with the full support and backing of RSPB. This is not a road event; it’s 50% off-road with no alternative sectors, it’s a route where you will get muddy and be grinning from ear to ear. Our mixed terrain event explores the wilder parts of the beautiful Suffolk Coast
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WHY RIDE WITH TPR EVENTS
Thoughtfully organised events that feel every bit as good as the route itself.
From the first signpost to the finish line, all TPR events are built around inclusivity, quality, atmosphere, value for money and the kind of details riders actually notice on the day.
Properly signed routes
Clear, well-planned routes shaped by local knowledge, so you can focus on the ride rather than second-guessing every turn.
Food, drink & rider support
Well-stocked stops, friendly volunteers, and mechanical support out on the route to keep you fuelled and moving.
Memories worth keeping
Bespoke medals, rider plaques, event photography and those little finishing touches that make the day feel special. Also, courtesy of our friends at Adnams, all riders receive a FREE can of Adnams too!
Great venues and locations
From iconic start locations to scenic countryside routes, the setting is always part of what makes the experience memorable.
Family-run, rider-led
We ride the routes ourselves and care about the details. That hands-on approach creates a genuinely welcoming, rider-first atmosphere.
Not-for-profit, community focused
Every entry helps fund future events and local cycling initiatives, keeping the focus on riders, not shareholders.
Built by riders, backed by volunteers, and designed to leave you already thinking about the next one.
tpr fair pricing
As a long-standing, family-run Community Interest Company, we pride ourselves on delivering not just a great event day experience, but exceptional value for money. Unlike many, we don’t charge admin fees, hydration and feed stops are included, event photography is free, and our medals are always bespoke to each event and year.
We do everything we can to protect you from rising venue and running costs, which is why we’ve kept almost all events at 2025 prices when you enter using our Early-Bird Discount (available up to 6 weeks before the event). At this point we commit to ordering medals and consumables, and all remaining entries will increase by £2.
We don’t offer entries on the day if an event sells out, and we never oversell, so please enter early, secure your place, and help us make this the best event yet for both you and us.
Date
1st November 2026
Location
RSPB Minsmere, Sheepwash Ln, Saxmundham IP17 3BY
Bike
Gravel/MTB
Event Times
Event Village Times -07:00am till 4:00pm
This is no ordinary Sportive. We’ve even managed to sort out access to few trails that are not normally open to bikes giving you a unique opportunity to ride restricted trails with the full management and backing of the RSPB. Don’t miss this one!
Starting at the incredible RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve before heading out to join up nature reserves and wildlife havens in the best possible way, on 2 wheels!
This is not a road event; it’s 50% off-road with no alternative sectors, it’s a route where you will get muddy and be grinning from ear to ear. The route has been carefully planned to take in some of the best off-road and quiet country lanes that you could possibly hope for and is suitable for any bike that is at home off-road, from a retro hardtail, to a bouncy full susser, or your latest shiny new gravel bike. There’s a bit of everything on this route; wide forest tracks, rooty singletrack, gravel, sand, mud and mellow lanes.
The 50 mile route includes a complimentary lunch, and all riders enjoy free hydration and snack stations. Each route is fully signposted, risk-assessed, and supported by the friendly TPR Events team.
Routes
At TPR Events, we’re dedicated to creating the best routes for riders to enjoy. Every route is carefully plotted, analysed, risk-assessed, tested, and fully signposted, giving you the confidence to ride with peace of mind. Plus, all routes will be available to download as GPX files, providing turn-by-turn directions on your phone or GPS device. GPX files will be available a few days before the event, after our final checks for road closures and obstructions.
For RSPB Suffolk Go Wild 2026, we’ve crafted 3 exciting routes to offer something for every rider:
50 Mile
25 Mile
Family Route
50 Mile Route
This is a sunrise to sunset event, you must return within daylight, lights are compulsory.
Our aim is for you to enjoy the wild spaces and hidden gems of the Suffolk coast. You will be passing (amongst other places) 7 RSPB Nature reserves, 3 forestry woodlands, multiple SSSIs and beautiful Suffolk villages. Fantastic scenery, magical forests and even a little surprise en-route that’s totally out of this world.
Route Features
- Distance – 50* Miles
- Elevation – over 1200ft
- Start time – 8.00am
- Lunch Is Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the time constraints, elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
9/10
25 Mile Route
Our 25 mile route will show you the best that Wild Suffolk has to offer. The RSPB Minsmere nature reserve is one of the most bio-diverse places in the whole UK, The route will take you through beautiful woodlands and open heathland, internationally important wetland habitats and rolling Suffolk farmland.
With drink stops along the way to keep you fuelled, and a warming cup of soup upon your return, its arguable the best day out you will have on a bike.
Route Features
- Distance – 25 Miles
- Elevation -613ft
- Start time – 8:30am
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the time constraints, elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
6/10
Family Adventure Route
Families will take on a 5 mile route around the beautiful Minsmere Nature Reserve stopping on the way to den build, minibeast hunt, deer watch, puddle splash, pose for selfies and use binoculars and telescopes with one of our expert guides in a fabulous bird hide, giving you and your family a full Minsmere experience. Families will also receive an exclusive RSPB goody bag on completing the ride.
There will be short sections of the family activity ride where you will need park your bike and walk a short distance to complete the activity, so bring a bike lock.
This 5 mile route stays within the Reserve and all led activities are included.
Entry is for a Family of 4
Route Features
- Distance – 5 Miles
- Elevation – 40 ft
- Start time – 10:00am
- Soup and a roll Is Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
2/10
What bike is suitable?
The Suffolk Go Wild Sportive is a mixed terrain event that takes place on a mixture of quiet country roads, single track and looser trails
Any serviceable gravel, mountain bike or e-bike is suitable for this event. Any MTB or gravel bike with 40mm+ tyres is ideal for this event.
FAQs
Entries are non-refundable. You may transfer your place to another event up to 4 weeks before event day. After this point, we are unable to offer transfers or deferrals as we will have committed to rider-specific costs such as medals, catering, and event logistics.
We have no age requirement to ride; however, all under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and will not recieve a complimentary Adnams.
AT ENTRY: Order confirmation email
3 WEEKS BEFORE EVENT: Event welcome and information email, plus WhatsApp group invitation.
1 WEEK BEFORE EVENT: Final instructions email (including final route, parking information and safety brief).
FINALS DAYS BEFORE: Final information, including last-minute road closures, weather information and announcements via WhatsApp.
Please check your spam folders if you do not receive your order confirmation, as you’ll likely also miss important event info too!
Please remain subscribed to our rider list to ensure you receive event and route updates.
We have multiple rider and mechanical support vehicles available to help you on the road – as well as first aiders at HQ. The emergency contact number will be on your souvenir rider number.
All riders get free drinks and snacks at all stops.
- Tea & coffee
- Water
- Selection of squash
- Homemade flapjacks
- Wide variety of fruit
On longer routes, there is also an additional lunch stop. In addition to the above;
- Sandwiches
- Crisps
- Haribo
Gravel races:
- Electrolyte drinks
- Homemade flapjacks
- Energy gels
Yes, eBikes are allowed and very welcome on all of our sportives. Anything that gets you riding is great :)
eBikes must conform to UK law on all TPR Events.
We do not provide charging points along the route, so make sure you’re economical with the range!
Yes, all types of bikes are encouraged on our events.
We often have riders on tricycles, hand cycles and tandems at our sportives!
We recommend that TT extensions are removed before our events due to safety concerns and the potential for liability in a group setting.
If you have any further questions, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
If your question isn’t convered in our Ts&Cs, please contact us.
