BRIEF:
Taking in the sights south of Bristol. Expect a few #wills_hills including King Alfred’s Tower and some beautiful countryside including a lovely gradual descent on a traffic free old rail trail
WHEN: +iCal
Sat 11th March 2023 09:00 - 19:30WHERE:
Whitehall Garden Centre Norton Ln Whitchurch, BS14 0BT| Validation: BP |
Award Distance: 100 |
Total Distance: 105km |
| Speeds: 10-25kph |
AAA: 1.5 Bronze Grimpeur |
Climb: 1610m |
| Duration: 10h30 |
Entry closes: 09/03/23 |
Entry: £7.00 |
Route:
Route notes and a variety of navigation files will be available usually the Monday before the event. Use the interactive map for an overview of what lies ahead (subject to change); toggle the elevation & grade on/off by clicking the key. *Please note plugin's 'grade' is experimental so take it with a pinch of salt.
Event Information
description:
Heading out past Chew Valley Lake and over The Mendips to the cathedral city of Wells you can grab a quick coffee or more from the market. Continuing on round the Bishop’s Palace you make your way through Bruton to tackle the climb upto King Alfred’s Tower. The return leg includes a castle, Mells then the Colliers Way, the old rail trail, into the old mining town of Radstock all with a few more #wills_hills before arriving back at Whitehall Garden Centre.
Unfortunately due to the ongoing circumstances the pub stop at Kilmington is looking doubtful. There are various cafes, shops and pubs on the return route that can be used.
details:
Parking at Whitehall Garden Centre. Toilets & outdoor cafe available in the morning. Easily located by car from A37 or bike from Bristol Centre via the Whitchurch Way.
Type & Validation
- The route is advisory - you just have to visit the controls and gain proof of passage within time limits where specified; there may be parts that you'd like to take a different route and that is entirely up to you; the time limits for the controls don't change!
- Validation: Instant - you get to take your validated brevet card home straight away at the end of the event.
Reviews
What others think.
Great route - very challenging
Its a great route with some really challenging climbs, the last 25k or so is quite savage when you have over 100 miles in your legs. Well organised. Will has a great team around him.
Response from Pedalution
Audax Club Bristol is the best!
Any turn has the potential to be a 20%+ climb...
An ace route with the (many) climbs and controls really well spaced.
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- This event is run in accordance with Audax UK's Regulations and is covered by their insurance.
- At this time COVID-19 restrictions may apply; please see Audax UK news for current situation.
- Additional measures may need to be undertaken for a successful event and for future ones to take place including but not limited to: staggered starts; small groups; postal finish.
