February 28th 2021

The inaugural Southampton Sporterium will be taking place on the Saturday 4th September 2021.

The day will be full of two wheel themed activities with the main events being two sportive’s and a set of criterium races.

Standard Sportive – 100km

Criterium – 1 mile

Short Sportive – 60km

With the ‘Spin City’ being based near the start line inside East Park, where you can take part in the exciting and interactive activities.

To find out more about the event that most interests you see below or visit https://www.sporterium.co.uk/ridesportive/!

Standard Sportive - 100km

The standard sportive is the longest distance on offer for this event with the route measured at just over 100KM!

This scenic course begins in the Southampton city centre, and will see riders travelling through the beautiful surrounding countryside heading north of Winchester, through New Alresford and across to Stockbridge before coming back down towards Southampton through Romsey!

Distance: 104.52km

Elevation Gain: 987m

Date: 4/9/21

*Routes subject to change. Click on the map to Export GPX route.

Start times for the Standard Sportive are between 08:00 – 08:45 (your individual wave will be confirmed closer to the event date).

Entry at £40 for the 100km Standard Sportive.

Criterium

A Criterium is a short-distance race, where riders compete around a lapped circuit to complete the most laps possible in a short amount of time.

The Southampton Crit will be a city centre based route around the two main city centre parks! This wide and fast track will make for some quick and exciting racing within a large pack.

Course Specifications

Lap Length: 1.72km

Ascent: 13m

Date: 4/9/21

*Routes subject to change.

Start times for the Criterium start at 11:00am and continue throughout the day, depending on your category (see categories below)

Entries start at £15 for the Criterium.

Short Sportive

The short Sportive is the shorter of the two routes, designed for people who are taking on their first Sportive or would just like a shorter ride.

The route will start in the Southampton city centre near the Guildhall, and take riders through the beautiful surrounding countryside of Fair Oak, Shawford, Braishfield and Romsey before finishing back in the heart of Southampton.

Distance: 63.8km

Elevation Gain: 715m

Date: 4/9/21

*Routes subject to change.

Start times for the Short Sportive are between 09:00 – 09:45 (your individual wave will be confirmed closer to the event date).

Entry at £35 for the 60km Short Sportive.

About BEAMZ Trust CIC

BEAMZ Trust CIC is a Social Enterprise based in Southampton, which is developing innovative methods of using locally grown hardwood poles as a structural material that can replace unsustainable alternatives such as metals and composites.

Working initially to produce bicycles, we are putting wood head to head with the best materials available.

Undertaking this development under the auspices of a not-for-profit social enterprise enables us to create three positive impacts.

1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to reduce climate change,

2. Support for wildlife diversity, by encouraging sustainable wood production through coppice working,

3. Provision of high wellbeing employment and volunteering positions, from working in woods and with wood, and working to “make a difference”.

BEAMZ aims to demonstrate that high-performance products can be created, not simply at a reduced cost to the environment and society, but the production process will create positive benefits for individuals and communities alike.