OVERVIEW
Date
1st November 2026
Location
RSPB Minsmere, Sheepwash Ln, Saxmundham IP17 3BY
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)
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)
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)
PACKING LIST
We’ve created a checklist of often forgotten items to bring, ensuring you have everything you need to get the most out of your day!
- 2 Water Bottles
- Helmet
- Comfortable Cycling Gear
- Cycling computer/GPS device
- Mobile Phone
- Your Bike - You'll be surprised...
While we have a mechanical support team and broom wagon available to aid you on the road, we also recommend you are as self-sufficient as possible.
- 2 Inner tubes of suitable size
- Tubeless repair kit/plugs (if applicable)
- Multi-Tool
- Suitable quick-link for your chain
- Pump/CO2/Mini Inflator
