The Southern Sportive and Sunday Sportives are run by the team behind Trail Break mountain bike events. We have over 15 years experience of designing, promoting and staging cycle events for the off road market, and now bring that experience to the road community with the Southern and Sunday Sportives.
Being a full time, dedicated cycle events company makes us something of a rarity, and - we hope - a good thing for UK cycling, presenting the publicly accessible cycling at a high profile and professional level.
Trail Break was formed in 1993 by Phil Harrison, a former national squad canoeist and all round athlete who numbered cycling (both off road and on) amongst his many 'second sports'. A long career in sports and event management, has included local authority, as manager of several successful sports centres, private sector club management, where he organised the world waterski championships, corporate event organisation and public participation events with Trail Break and Southern Sportive.
In 2003, Martin Harrison joined Trail Break as in house graphic designer and webmaster. Martin had been working with Trail Break on a freelance basis since 1996, designing brochures at first and later taking over management of the website, so his knowledge of the business made him a natural choice for a full time role when the opportunity arose. Today his role in the business extends far beyond web and design.
Phil and Martin handle all aspects of the day to day running of Trail Break and Southern Sportive events between them, ably assisted by a team of part time helpers and event partners, whose hard work, enthusiasm, commitment and support is critical to the ongoing success of the venture.
Over the years, our calendar has averaged between 30 & 40 events per year and has covered a diverse range, from single and multi day mass participation events to guided UK and Alpine holidays and trans Andean epics. Our events have developed a reputation for smooth running, attention to detail and good atmosphere, qualities we aspire to with each new event.
Cycling is not just a business for us, it is an activity we are passionate about promoting in all it's forms, from top level sport to recreational activity and beneficial health and transport solution.
If you want to know more about us, or if you are interested in working with us, either as a trade partner or part time helper, please contact us in the office.