It’s an American-style gravel festival during the magical summer solstice. A full weekend of bike riding, outdoors fun and socialising from the English Heritage Hill Top Fort of Old Sarum, Salisbury.
Choose to take part in the Friday Night (fancy dress) Hill Climb for a chance to win prizes. Ride through history on Saturday and pass Stonehenge at dawn on one of our three incredible routes. Wrap it up on Sunday with hangover rides and sunrise yoga.
Join us for as little or as much as you like. Bring your friends and family because there’s loads to do, both on and off the bike, with guided dog walks (dogs optional), hikes, runs, games, a treasure hunt and more.
The Festival Fort at Old Sarum will be a bigger and better base than ever with carefully selected expo partners, beer, pizza, live DJ, bike park and a pre-pitched tented village in the campsite area.
RIDE THROUGH HISTORY – THREE GREAT ROUTES
80 km | 1,000m | 70% Gravel and Singletrack | 1 Feed Station
For those lifting the mood and bringing maximum fun. Named after the vital court jesters who kept the spirits high at Old Sarum fort in Medieval times. It’s not all fun and games for the jesters however, as they were also brought into battle whether they liked it or not!
130 km | 1,800m | 80% Gravel and Singletrack | 2 Feed Stations
For the adventure seekers who don’t play by the rules. Eleanor of Aquitaine was said to have been held prisoner at Old Sarum fort by Henry II for her involvement in rebellions by their sons. Break out of the fort and embark on your own personal power struggle, but be sure to make it back before sundown!
220 km | 2,500m | 75% Gravel and Singletrack | 4 Feed Stations
It was at Old Sarum in 1086, that William the Conqueror received oaths of fealty, solidifying his control over England. Illegitimate William was also known by his legitimate nickname… can you conquer ‘The Bastard’?
Routes are subject to change. Exact routing info and GPX files will be shared with entrants within two sunrises of the event (48 hours).
Location: OLD SARUM HILL FORT, SALISBURY SP1 3SD
Event Type: Gravel Cycle
Distance: 80-220km
Date: 27-29/06/2025
