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UK Cycling Events

The New Forest Tour

Name: The New Forest Tour
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Southampton, UK
Rating: 4.67

Location

Southampton, UK

4 Entry Options

Rook

Short

Middle

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Rating Highlights

4.90 /5

Supporting Staff

4.88 /5

Pre-event communication

4.87 /5

Event Logistics

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.67

2026 Average

4.63

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.88

Event Logistics

4.87

Supporting Staff

4.90

Event Safety

4.86

Course Navigation

4.78

Course Congestion

4.73

Aid Stations

4.56

Swag

4.08

Sustainability

4.48

Facilities

4.58

Finish Area

4.61

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

40% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

66% of reviews

Location

Remote Nature

67% of reviews

Cycling

Undulating - Mixed

79% of reviews

Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Silver Award - 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Where does The New Forest Tour take place?

The New Forest Tour takes place in Southampton, UK.

What distances does The New Forest Tour offer?

Entry options include: Rook, Short, Middle, Long.

How is The New Forest Tour rated by runners?

The New Forest Tour has an average rating of 4.67 out of 5 from 144 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The New Forest Tour like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (40% of reviews), Small & Intimate (66% of reviews), Remote Nature (67% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (79% of reviews).

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4.7

(144)

Paul W.

4.5

· 2026 Long ·

Very welcoming staff and course directions were excellent!

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David J.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

My first sportive, and loved it - well organised, fantastic signage, so pleased I took part, thank you everyone.

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Brian O.

4.8

· 2026 Short ·

Having taken up cycling a few years ago to ride the London to Brighton to celebrate my 70th birthday, at 72 this was my first UKCE ride. I was worried that I would be too old and slow for such an event. I shouldn't have worried as, on arrival, I could see that it catered for all ages and skill levels. It was a lovely route but towards the end I was struggling a bit, but a cheery word from the marshals spured me on. The whole event was really well organised, especially the signage. On arrival at the finish I was greeted like I had won the race, and in a way I had. A medal, an energy bar and a can of delicious Butcombe beer were gratefully recieved. Thank you.

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Rich M.

5.0

· 2026 Rook ·

Very good as usual. Would good to have a 30 to 40 km route

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Pam C.

5.0

· 2026 Short ·

An absolutely fabulous event and the weather did it right too! The organisation was slick, the marshals were good fun and the other entrants were very encouraging too as I was heaving myself up a hill. The route was well signposted with clear indications where routes split and...

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Craig B.

3.0

· 2026 Long ·

In June 2026 the signs were colour coordinated by the distance participants took in, however, all signs were in the same colour (yellow) which makes it unnecessarily confusing. I find it odd that this time around participants results weren't published as a table, like june 2026, so riders could see what position they finished and benchmark themselves against other riders. All times are available anyway, so why not just publish a table?

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Craig S.

4.5

· 2026 Short ·

4th Time at this event and always a good event. Only suggestion is to maybe highlight some of the Highway Code Guidance ref cycling 2 abreast as lots of groups were In long single file and it encouraged some less than ideal overtakes from motorists

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Neil D.

4.6

· 2026 Middle ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete!

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Dave A.

4.8

· 2026 Short ·

First UKCE for me and it was great fun (headwinds notwithstanding!). New Forest course is beautiful, staff were great and the whole set up was brilliant- looking forward to next years rides. Thanks UKCE

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Simon P.

4.7

· 2026 Middle ·

Have a really good day, thank you! It was unfortunate that the first Feed Station we encountered was packing up when we arrived but made it in time for the 2nd station. Would have liked to have more savoury foods on offer as well as the sweet.

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