The Bishop's Way

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access_time Saturday 12th September 2020 to Sunday 13th September 2020

place Berkshire

supervised_user_circle Hosted by Heath*Trail*Bike*Camp

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Heath * Trail * Bike * Camp present The Bishop's Way, shifting overnight mountain bike/gravel bike events into a whole new gear. And it gets better, the event is supported by Alpkit, designers, manufacturers, collators and sellers of some of the best outdoor gear.

Starting in Berkshire, you'll follow the route taken by Bishops of Winchester past as they travelled to their far flung parishes, and ride 100 miles over 2 days through Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire following a GPX route. The ride is self supported, but with plenty of shops and cafes along the way. If you haven't discovered the joys of bikepacking with all your kit yet, then no worries, we're introducing an optional extra of camp kit porterage too (proceeds to charity).

Friday 17 April: (Optional extra) Camp or bivi overnight at the start. There's on site parking and toilets plus food shops and pubs nearby. The mainline station is 3 miles away.

Saturday 18 April: Arrive at the start from 7.30am, there's ample parking. Sign in and to be ready to leave at 9.30am, then follow our GPX route through 60 miles of the best heath and trails along the Bishop’s Way to our woodland overnight stop. Sign in, set up your tent, bivi or hammock in the woods or grassy glades or you are even welcome to bed down later in the marquee, then enjoy the food & drink in the marquee (vegetarian & vegan options available), relax and socialise around the legendary Alpkit teepee. There'll be portaloos and water available. If you've opted for porterage your kit will be waiting for you when you arrive.

Sunday 19 April: After breakfast, pack up, sign out then follow more of the route back to the start, where the team will welcome you back at sign in with a bag of goodies.

You'll receive regular event updates including what you'll need in the way of kit, tips to get the most out of the event and Alpkit discount offers. Final Instructions & the GPX will be emailed 1 week before the event.