Overview
 
The new and improved Magnificat is a truly classic and formidable challenge for experienced and motivated cyclists. The move to Newbury Racecourse HQ has allowed us to introduce new sections whilst retaining the best of the key elements you have liked and relished.
 
Leave HQ and there’s a short 10% to get you on your way to the new triple climbs combination of Walbury (20%), Linkenholt (10%), and Conholt (14%) hills. This is followed by a superb glide descent past Andover and down to Stockbridge. Enjoy the rolling countryside to the first main Control at Sparsholt.
 
The South Downs will be a serious test for any cyclist plus this stage now combines Old Winchester Hill and Stoner Hill before you reach the new second main Control at Four Marks Village Hall.
 
The drive for home starts with a new section of testing Hampshire climbs and descents to Farleigh Wallop. A quick skirt around Basingstoke reconnects to the drag climb to Hannington mast. Descend into Kingsclere and then head into Ashford Hill and Brimpton to follow the perimeter road along Greenham Common to re-enter for a grandstand finish at Newbury Racecourse.  
 
Magnificat Summary details
 
Stages
  • Stage 1 to Sparsholt: 38miles with 850m ascent
  • Stage 2 to Four Marks: 42 miles with 1175m ascent
  • Stage 3 to Newbury racecourse: 46miles with 775m ascent
Route Support
 
Control / Station
Distance miles
Bike Support
Feed Control
Torq energy
/ Water Station
Racecourse HQ
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
Abbotts Ann
26
 
 
Yes
Sparsholt
38
Yes
Yes
Yes
Warnford
58
 
 
Yes
Four Marks
80
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hannington
107
 
Top-up
Yes
Racecourse HQ
126
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profile
Magnificat 126 Mile Profile

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
“I just wanted to say thank you for organising a great event. You set the bar for all other cyclosportives and I really do hope they follow your lead. Everything from the route (I did the 126mile challenge) to the plentiful drinks and help from the people at the stops and the emergency services on route were amazing. The day had a good positive atmosphere about it and now I’m off the bike and at work the next day I have a large amount of retrospective enjoyment.”  Neil
 
 “Mavic were awesome. Best food for any sportive, well signposted & marshalled and a big thanks to Police for their assistance. Only made a Bronze for the 126 miles. But never mind. Up there with the best sportives I've done”.