Thu 8 - Tue 13 May 2025 Penzance, Cornwall, UK

The Southern Divide | The Challenge

Welcome to the third year of the 670 km mixed terrain odyssey, stretching from the iconic Lands' End to the picturesque landscapes of Kent.

  • Thu 8 - Tue 13 May 2025
Land's End, Penzance

The Challenge

06:00

Age 18 & over

£155

  • 134 hrs gravel riding

Event overview

Take the road less travelled between Land’s End and London. Pass through World Heritage sites, National Parks and AONB’s. By road, what is really meant is ancient byways, mining trails, woodlands, coastal cliff tops, national trails and a bit of single-track, all joined together with a few bits of tarmac. Around 670km of roads and mixed terrain trails with 8.850 metres of climbing. You will ride from one side of the country to the other. A Southern Divide from the Atlantic to the Kent Coast. There are two ride options for you to choose. 

  • The Challenge pace – 86 hrs
  • The Tourist pace – 134 hrs


It’s a huge challenge. You will need to be self sufficient. It will be beautiful. It will be an amazing adventure. Dotwatcher commentary for family and friends.

This event is part of The Southern Divide.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Camping
  • Coast

Route

  • Hilly

What's included

  • GPS tracking

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Thu 8 - Sun 11 May
  • #1 of 2
Land's End, Penzance

The Epic

06:30

Age 18 & over

£155

  • 88 hrs gravel riding