THE SPORTS LOCKER: FORTHCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS

SUTTON UNITED V WOKING / MAY 5 / GANDER GREEN LANE, SUTTON 

It’s the last game of the season in the National League and it’s Surrey Derby Day. Woking head over to Sutton hopping to secure safety, while Sutton look forward to another season in the league. With plenty of drama expected, this one’s not to be missed.

For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk

SILENT POOL 10KM / MAY 6 / SILENT POOL CAR PARK, ALBURY

See the Surrey Hills in all its natural glory as you join trail and ultra runner Matt Buck for a 10km sunset trail around Silent Pool this spring. Expect epic vistas, twisty trails, and the meeting of likeminded lovers of running in the wild.

For more information, visit runningadventures.uk

MATT RENDELL’S INSIDE STORIES OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE / MAY 8 / ESHER THEATRE

ITV Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years’ covering the Tour – and his dealings with cycling’s big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome. Matt’s live shows delight audiences with a magically unpredictable mix of first-hand experiences of the biggest races on the calendar, bizarre/hilarious personal stories and thought-provoking ideas about the future (and history) of the sport. Snap up a ticket for the inside scoop on cycling’s most famed race.

For more information, visit eshertheatre.com

INFLATABLE 5K / MAY 10 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD

Pump, pump, pump, pump it up, and test yourself with this 5k course of inflatable madness at Stoke Park in Guildford this May. So gather a gang of mates and battle gargantuan-sized bobbing and bouncing obstacles for a day of ridiculous fun to increase your blood flow.

For more information, visit ukrunningevents.co.uk

BIG SUMMER KICK-OFF: HARLEQUINS V GLOUCESTER / MAY 10 / ALLIANZ STADIUM, TWICKENHAM

Harlequins are proud to be returning to Allianz Stadium for the fourth edition of Big Summer Kick-Off. Fans can expect a blockbuster fixture against Gloucester Rugby as they meet in the penultimate match of the 24/25 Gallagher Premiership. As well as an action packed game of rugby, expect world-class entertainment, free family rides in the West Fan Village, and a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family.

For more information, visit allianzstadiumtwickenham.com

THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE / MAY 18 / GUILDFORD – SURREY HILLS

Calling all distinguished gentleman and gentlefolk! Raising money for men’s health, don your cravats and press your tweed as you join 120,000 fellow distinguished folks in over 650 cities worldwide riding vintage-styled motorcycles in the name of charity. Arriving in Guildford this May, spectate or participate in this extraordinary and ridiculously gentleman-y display of style, sophistication and sport.

For more information, visit gentlemansride.com

LITTLE LUMPY / MAY 18 / WOOLMER HILL, HASLEMERE

Little Lumpy is back for another classic sportive, offering riders the chance to ride an epic route ranging from 40 to 100 miles. Set off from Haslemere in Surrey and onto a course full of testing climbs of up to 8434 feet before taking in stunning views of the South.

For more information, visit littlelumpy.co.uk

KELLY’S STORAGE CYCLE CHALLENGE / MAY 18 / RURAL LIFE LIVING MUSEUM, TILFORD

The annual Kelly’s Storage Cycle Challenge is back! Enjoy a spectacular 60 miles, 50 miles, 20 miles, and 3 miles. You’ll cycle through the beautiful Surrey and Hampshire countryside, enjoying stunning scenery along the way in this wonderful cycling sportive. Fancy a family ride? Take on a shorter course complete with an optional treasure trail. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a family bike ride together whilst having some fun in the great outdoors.

For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH ALAN BRAZIL AND RAY PARLOUR / MAY 21 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

The stars of the talkSPORT morning show come to G Live, to discuss all things sport! Join Alan Brazil & Ray Parlour along with your host Perry Groves as they chat about their playing careers, the dressing room stories, what it’s like to play at the top of their game and more. They will also chat about their media careers since hanging up their boots. With 1.5 million listeners each morning, this is a show not to be missed!

For more information, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

SOUTH DOWNS 100 MILE / MAY 24 / QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK, PETERSFIELD

Fancy an ultra run? Legs at the ready, as you set off on a breath-taking epic across the South Downs. Starting from Petersfield with some flat running before making your way over undulating chalk hills, winding up  some100-miles along the trail at Eastbourne.

For more information, visit ukultra.co.uk

THE BIG SWIM / MAY 28 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland Park for the Big Swim. Taking place between now and September, take part in a noncompetitive 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING / MAY 29 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER

Affectionately known as London’s Night At The Races, Brigadier Gerard Evening is the evening meeting that you don’t want to miss. Taking its place at the top of the pile as Britain’s richest evening meeting, it promises to deliver another memorable year this year. Right in heart of spring and with summer in sight, this evening has seen many a champion set foot out on the hallowed turf, and many a celebration off it!

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk

 

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