The Southwold Roubaix Sportive
The majestic seaside town of Southwold plays host to The Southwold Roubaix Sportive for our 7th edition of the event.
The wild and rural Suffolk coastline, heathlands and villages offers some beautiful country roads and makes the perfect place for an early season sportive.
Challenge yourself on either 25, 50, 75 mile routes or by popular demand, our 100 mile route to bag your first century of the year!
From previous years we know the achievement of conquering the Southwold Roubaix challenge is raised by the weather where it is possible to have all four seasons in an hour! You will earn your medal and Adnams after this one…
Optional Southwold Roubaix Sectors
The Southwold Roubaix also has OPTIONAL off-road sections. These are called our Roubaix “sectors” in homage to the famous early season “Paris-Roubaix” race that utilises short sectors of rough tracks within northern France and is being run on the same day.
Any road or gravel bike can tackle the sectors but you are likely to get muddy and/or dusty. You can simply choose en-route whether to tackle the sectors or bypass them as both are signposted and in the downloadable routes.
Date
13th April 2024
Location
Southwold, 15 York Road, IP18 6TB
Event Times
Event Village Times – 7:30am till 5:00pm
Whats Included
Fully Signed Routes
Fully Signposted routes with arrows at least every 2 miles.
Tasty Adnams
Thanks to our friends at Adnams, have a tasty beer on us at the finish to celebrate your achievement !
Food & Drink Included
All Food and drink at various drink stops are all included.
Souvenir Rider Number
You will receive a souvenir rider number for the event.
Finishers Medal
Every participant will get a custom medal when finishing.
Free Photos
All photos will be free to download after the event.
Broom wagons
Broom wagons will be available for mechanicals and support.
Great Commeraderie
Expect a warm and friendly welcome from our team and your fellow riders whatever your age or experience, whether your riding a road bike, MTB, e-bike or any other!
100 Mile Route
It is the ultimate early season challenge! A chance to get your first century of the year in on some stunning roads and optional Southwold Roubaix sectors.
This route will take you South from Southwold towards Ipswich, staying on quiet B roads and country back lanes letting you stretch your legs while taking in the scenery.
Route Features
- Distance – 100 Miles*
- Elevation – over 2,600ft
- Start time – 8:00am
- £35 inclusive of lunch and feedstops
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
75 Mile Route
This 75 mile route will follow the 100 mile route down towards Tunstall Forest where it will split away from the 100 mile route and criss cross its way over some stunning back lanes and B roads to meet back up with the 100 mile route.
This ride is perfect for all abilities and bike types. You will get supported the whole way round with our all inclusive drink stops run by our amazing volunteers.
Route Features
- Distance – 75 Miles*
- Elevation – over 2,300ft
- Start time – 8:30am
- £35 inclusive of lunch and feedstops
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
50 Mile Route
50 miles around some stunning villages in Suffolk…. Thats what the 50 mile route on the Southwold Sportive gives you. You will wind your way south from our start crossing through some extensive heathland, passing through forests on quiet roads before coming across some lovely villages.
This route is suitable for all riders of any ability or age riding whatever bike you would like. There are some optional Roubaix sectors which are more suitable for gravel and off road bikes but these are all optional so a road will be fine as well. E-Bikes and anything else you can think of are all welcome as well.
Route Features
- Distance – 50 Miles*
- Elevation – over 1,300ft
- Start time – 9:00am
- £30 inclusive of feedstops
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
25 Mile Route
Our 25 mile Southwold Roubaix has become a favourite to kickstart your season, quite often your first ever event and it is popular with e-bike riders. This route doesn’t miss out on any of the big appeal parts of the event with stunning back roads, beautiful villages and a Free drink stop.
You will ride south from Southwold making you way towards Dunwich before heading back through Wesleton and finishing back at Southwold.
Route Features
- Distance – 25 Miles*
- Elevation – under 900ft
- Start time – 9:30am
- £30 inclusive of feedstops
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
* our exact mileages may be a little over, but rarely under, the indicated mileage. The exact route and distances are published in advance in the final instructions emailed to riders.
