Wiggle, Ken and Barbara Robson are proud to announce 7th UCI Wiggle Magnificat is back for another year!

Join us on Sunday 3rd June 2012 - Bank Holiday weekend, Newbury Racecourse HQ.

Enter now online using the website or via your Smartphone.

Special offers to enter Wiggle Magnificat, Wiggle Magnificat and East Meon Riser, and Wiggle Magnificat and East Meon Riser and New Forest Rattler. The more events you enter the more discount you will receive!

This is an event for everyone - from seriously motivated cyclists to families and children. 127mile Magnificat with 2800m ascent will test and challenge you every mile of the course, a perfect opportunity to test your fitness and endurance for Etape, Marmotte and major summer sportive events, as well as Golden Bike Dragon Ride the following weekend.

Wiggle Magnificat Success

The Wiggle Magnificat is renowned for its ability to bring together competitive, experienced, club, leisure, and family cyclists. It’s a charity event that will see entrants have the chance to support The Fire Fighters Charity

There are three main inter-linked challenges for the day: the 51 mile Communicat, 81 mile InterCat and the big challenge of the 127 mile Magnificat. As the longest route, the Magnificat takes on 9 major climbs and has a cumulative ascent of 2,800m – making the final downhill flourish back to the finish at Newbury Racecourse a moment for legs to savour! For intermediate and new sportive cyclists, the InterCat and CommuniCat routes (respectively) are perfect – with ample refreshments and smiles to keep riders energised!

Back at HQ children and families can ride 2.5multi-lap course, take part in grass track racing and static bike competitions, plus the cycling activities. British Cycling coaches will be on hand to help and advise.

Get the right training advice
Get training and take advantage of our easy access online training programs prepared for your event distance by Andy Cook, top British Cycling Coach and Instructor. There are three Wiggle Magnificat training Programmes to choose from at Expert, Intermediate, and Beginner levels:

Bring friends and family!
Riders can enter as many of the events as they want – making it a great excuse to really indulge a passion for cycling. They can practically spend the whole day in the saddle if they want, without missing out on quality family time. Details of Junior Wiggle Magnificat and family cycling activities sponsored by British cycling taking place within Newbury Racecourse Grounds will be launched early in 2012.

All routes include well-stocked feed stations, on-the-road photography, timing chips and goody bags. Changing rooms, showering facilities and stands from Torq Nutrition and Wiggle all add to the on-the-day experience. In addition, British Cycling coaches will be around to advise riders on different aspects of their sporting performance – be it endurance, power or simple a bit of on-the-day encouragement.

Look the part!
Wiggle Magnificat entrants and supporters can flaunt their cycling stripes in the official 2012 Wiggle Magnificat kit. With Ladies and Men’s bib-shorts and jerseys, the distinctive design means that the riders will be kitted out to impress! Only available whilst stocks last!

What the riders had to say:

 First time sportive rider Dominic Curran certainly enjoyed his success at the finish:

"It was without a doubt one of the harder 8.5 hours of my life round the 127 mile course but as my very first Sportive, the organisation of the event and enthusiasm of all the amazing volunteers on the course will take some beating. Look forward to coming back next year".

And perhaps the feelings of the day have been best captured by 127mile Rouge Lanterne Simon Lees:

"I can't express in words what a fantastic time I had on Sunday despite the weather. The support and encouragement from the excellent feed stations was fantastic. But nothing compared to the support I got over the last 12miles from the medic car, the two motorcycle safety outriders, and the fantastic reception I got at finish line. It was only my second sportive and I will definitely be booking up for next year."

Wiggle Magnificat Foundations for Success

• Modelled on UCI European Golden Bike events – we include children events, and challenging rides! Our reputation of toughness, is softened only by the quietness and beauty of the Hampshire country-side. And our hills?
• Our Hills are challenging! The scorpion sting climbs combination of 20%, 10%, and 13% will drive up your lactic acid levels. The South Downs 40 mile stage has 1100m ascent. Indeed everyone climbs Walbury Hill. That’s why our all our cyclists enjoy their success as they cross the finish line!
• Our rider safety support standards are recognised as among the very best in the UK.
• Newbury Racecourse is a fantastic venue with superb facilities and on site car parking. Easily accessible by road; just an hour’s drive from London, Birmingham, South Coast and Bristol.
• Our cycling events start and finish in the main arena – feel the drama / atmosphere all day!
• Ride distances to suite all cycling abilities - 127miles to 2.5miles.
• HQ fun bike activities for youngsters – NEW this year Go Ride grass track racing.
• Inter School Competitions to encourage kids and youngsters to get in their bikes, ride safely and have fun.
• Sportive riders can bring their partners / familiesfor them to get on their bikes and enjoy the HQ activities.
• Thank you for your part in raising over £10,000 to our Charities In 2011.

We look forward to welcoming you again to another great sportive on Sunday 3rd June 2012

See you there!

Ken and Barbara and all our volunteer support team