Hotchillee Ekoi Stone Circle

29 June 2024 - Entries open 2 November 2023
Race the summer solstice on this epic gravel adventure through history.

Join us at the English Heritage site of Old Sarum for a festival of gravel cycling in June 2024.

Located on the outskirts of the Medieval City of Salisbury with a camping option at the Festival Fort, we’ll be packing the weekend with gravel-related fun.

“SUPER EVENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT. AMAZING ROUTE AND A REALLY GREAT FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE.”
Nicolas Roche
NR GRVL Rider
2023 EKOI STONE CIRCLE REPORT
The inaugural Ekoi Stone Circle was a roaring success. On the Friday evening, we enjoyed DJ vibes and free pizza and beer at the Festival Fort, with specular views across the Salisbury Plain.

Then, starting at sunrise on Saturday, there was a mystical sensation as riders rolled out to tackle the 138km Monumental or the Epic 215km route. The challenge … to race the solstice sun and finish before night falls.

It was a spiritual experience to pass the iconic landmark of Stonehenge with the sun still rising, as Druids paid worship at the ancient Stone Circle.

Fast-rolling gravel paths awaited on the Imber Range Perimeter Path. With the feel of iconic US gravel races, this land is usually restricted access to MOD personnel only, but they make an exception for us on this truly unique ride through history.

There was a variety of terrain over the gruelling course. As well as the distraction of the stunning views and Neolithic landmarks, with plenty of opportunities to stick it in the big ring, many riders found a fast rolling group to make the kilometres fly by.

There were cold beers and soft drinks on arrival at the finish line and the party atmosphere continued into the evening with an undeniable sense of achievement for everyone who tackled the first ever Ekoi Stone Circle.

“REMINDS ME A BIT OF UNBOUND... WITH LESS WALKING!”