Southampton Sporterium
Date of event: 24 July 2022
This event brings a festival of cycling to Southampton!
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!
This event is open to all types of cyclists, and we are proud to be involved with the inaugural Southampton Sportium.


Ride – The Sportive
Take this opportunity to ride the Sportive at either:
Standard distance 100km
Short distance 60km
Both distances take you out of Southampton around a beautiful loop featuring some of the best roads Hampshire has to offer!
Register your interest
Frequently asked questions
Anyone can! As long as they are aged 16 or above and have a bike, you can take part in either distance of the Sportive.
Are the roads closed?
No, the roads are not closed along the route. We ask that you please follow the Highway Code and ride safely.
What time does it start?
Please note timings may change closer to the event date but once signed up, the event organiser will keep you up to date. 100km cyclists will set off between 8.00am-8.45am, and 60km cyclists will set off between 9.00am-9.45am.
The race village is in Southampton Guildhall Square and surrounding parks, and the start line is on West Marlands Road, outside the O2 Southampton Guildhall.
We advise getting there at least 30 minutes before your race starts.