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The Ride
The heart of every Eroica Britannia is The Ride. With distances to challenge all ages and abilities, Eroica Britannia 2022 will explore the very best lanes and byways that Sussex has to offer.
Excitingly, our new home in Goodwood gives regular riders a chance to explore a whole new landscape. Sussex is renowned for its vineyards, charming villages, rolling hills and beautiful views of the coast.
As ever, pre-1987 bikes will be the order of the day, and we’ll be stopping off to sample the best in local food and drink along the way.
Rides to suit everyone
We’re working hard to create beautiful routes for you all and will keep you updated over the next few months. So far, we know the rides will start and finish at Goodwood and take in the stunning Sussex South Downs along the way.
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25 miles
Enjoy the shorter, family-friendly route together
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60 miles
Opt for the more demanding medium route
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100 miles
Take on the true challenge of the full Classic ride
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Family ride
Cycle Goodwood's historic Motor Circuit
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Twilight Ride
In memory of Luciano Berruti
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The Classic Rides
Choose between the three Classic Ride options of around 25 miles, around 60 miles and the full 100-miler for a true challenge.
Each ride will showcase the very best the beautiful South Downs has to offer. Expect tough climbs, with the reward of stunning views at the top. If the weather is kind, you'll enjoy a cooling sea breeze as the routes near the coast with its beautiful beaches and the blue water of the English Channel.
The return legs will wind their way through the picturesque villages and farmland of West Sussex, before a warm welcome back at Goodwood where riders can bask in the satisfying glow of achievement.
Family Ride
We also look forward to the Family Ride, free from traffic on Goodwood's historic Motor Circuit.
It's the perfect way to introduce youngsters to cycling, riding the same Tarmac where Saronni and Jones were crowned cycling champions of the world in 1982.
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The Light of Luciano Twilight Ride
The Twilight Ride will remember one of Eroica's most celebrated riders, the irrepressible Luciano Berruti. One of the most colourful characters in vintage cycling and a true gentleman, Luciano is much missed by the worldwide Eroica community.
The Twilight Ride traditionally ends at a pub, where we can raise a glass to Luciano and look forward to further adventures.
Cycling for all ages
Eroica Britannia has been enjoyed by cyclists as young as five, while our oldest rider was 89 years young. We often see different generations of the same family coming together to share in the spirit of adventure
Over a quarter of our riders are women, a proportion that has grown with the event over the years.
Whether your passion is cycling, or the vintage scene, everyone is welcome at Eroica Britannia.
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Eroica Britannia Cycle Parade Highlights
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Eroica participants cycling through the Sussex South Downs
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Cycling past Goodwood House and climbing up the Hill Climb
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Eroica participants in the cycle parade at Goodwood Motor Circuit
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Goodwood Revival spectators enjoying the Eroica Britannia cycle parade
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Sir Chris Hoy MBE representing Eroica Britannia at Goodwood Revival
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Spectators enjoyed watching Eroica Britannia participants completing the cycle parade at Revival
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