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 25.04.08 British Cycling preview ride Highclere 200km course
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 10.04.08 Services are getting prepared for Highclere Castle
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 07.03.08 A new points participation challenge - Victor Ludorum Points Challenge
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 01.02.08 Victor Ludorum rides high on British Cycling and UCI laurels
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 19.12.07 UCI Highclere Castle Victor Ludorum set new aspirational standards in 2008
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 05.10.07 Newbury Sportive Cycling Festival Inaugural Success...
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 17.09.07 Vodafone adds its voice to Newbury Sportive.....
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 13.08.07 Cyclosport UK pre-ride and review 115mile Newbury Sportive Autumn Classic.....
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 02.07.07 Sanctioned by British Cycling - New community dimension addition to Newbury Sportive.....
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 01.07.07 UCI, British Cycling and CSCA Newbury Sportive preview ride gallery now posted.....
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Providing the best - it's about the ride and it's about the riders

Welcome to Britain by Bicycle - home to the Victor Ludorum Challenges

Do you have cycling goals and aspirations?
Do you want a great cycling day out?
Do you want to ride your first sportive?

We want all cyclists to come and take part and compete the challenges at your level; whatever the distance. Your success will be a direct result of your personal judgment in pace, climbing, endurance and energy intake. The right decisions will deliver the best performance on the day – both Individual and Team!

 
Click Sportive where you can get details of our events for 2008 for all levels of abilities and enter. You can also check out results, photo gallery and rider feedback from our 2006 / 2007 events.

We know that cycling at any level can be demanding. That’s why we want you to focus on your ride and let us take care of the detail.

Ken, Barbara, Louisa and Britain by Bicycle support team look forward to welcoming you to our 3rd edition UCI Highclere Castle Victor Ludorum sportive on Sunday 8th June 2008.

Rider Feedback

I wanted to drop you a line personally to congratulate you on an excellent event. I had a great time (except of course the last 10 miles!), and the organisation was superb. In my mind this ticked all the boxes, and should be held up as a standard for other sportives to aspire to. Dominic Baker Kingston Wheelers

The organisation and signing was definitely top notch, and the course was plenty challenging and very scenic.
James Shrubsall Cycling Weekly

As a rider its great to receive encouragement on all the stops, the staff really made you feel special and were connected rather than just handing out. Best bit for me was the cheering at the finish, really gave a sense of achievement!!
Lee Morge i-Team

UCI Accreditation


We are delighted that Highclere Castle Sportive has been accredited by UCI and listed in UCI Sportive Calendar 2008. We believe the quality of our route designs, attention to services at controls and overall support will enable you to take on the challenge and enjoy your success in the company of fellow like-minded cyclists.


Britain By Bicycle

We are proud of the service standards we have set for our events. Your positive feedback continues to tell us how well we are doing as well as areas where we can set new standards.

In 2008 we continue to build on our Highclere Castle Victor Ludorum Sportive success. In June, we will have new improved anti-clockwise routes for experienced and leisure cyclists with excellent control facilities.