THE GREAT BRITISH ESCAPADE 2027
A self-supported ride on the North and South Downs, starting and finishing in Canterbury. Mixed off-road trails and quiet lanes.
The Great British Escapade 2027 North and South Downs 485 km runs from 3 June 2027 to 6 June 2027, starting in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The route is 485 km with 8,000 m of climbing. Time limit: 74 h. Support: self-supported.
- Distance · North and South Downs 485 km
- 485km
- Climbing
- 8,000m
- Entry cost
- 90.00 GBP
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2027 edition / North and South Downs 485 km
- Climbing
- 8,000m
- Time limit
- 74hours
- End date
- 6 June 2027
- Support
- Self-supported
- Surface
- Gravel
Edition notes
- Start Thu 3 Jun at 17:00
- Finish closes Sun 6 Jun at 19:00
- GPX sent two weeks before
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- Start
- 3 Jun 2027
- Distance
- 485km
- Climbing
- 8,000m
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2027 (North and South Downs 485 km) starts on 3 June 2027. We’ll tell you if a published fact changes, and when it’s on course.
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