IOW Ultra Challenge

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The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge 2022

The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge attracts athletes and walkers from all over the UK. But what stunning scenery we have here on the IOW.

Unfortunately I had totally forgotten about this event until I cycled past the start / finish on Friday (30 April 2022). What’s going on I asked?

It was the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge.

I arrived at the start early morning, photographed the first three groups of participants before legging it down the famous Military Road.

These guys were fast, I never did catch up with the leaders. They were fast. But on the other hand, I was stopping to take photographs on route.

One advantage of cycling is being able to stop anywhere to take some amazing photos along the route.

More photos can be found HERE.

Quote from the official website: “Great challenges need great settings – and few are better than the Island’s stunning coastal path. Up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight in May 2022 – with all out to push themselves further. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it’s on to historic Ventnor, and back to our welcome base camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with half & quarter Island options also – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!”

The Ultra Challenge official website https://www.ultrachallenge.com/isle-of-wight-challenge/