Calendar events are held on a specific day. They are open to all riders; decide what is right for you and challenge your limits! Unless otherwise stated they are suitable for all types of bicycle (and variants). The event details will hold any nuggets of information such as a ‘short section of byway giving you the best views of Stonehenge‘ for you to make an informed choice.
Aug 2021
Saturday 21st: 10:00 - Monday 30th: 22:00 | iCal
PBP 2015: touring back with ACB talking about LEL the idea of Bristol Glasgow Bristol was born.
Back home I set about its backbone. Fettling ensued, then a test ride et voilà, one Big Gert Brevet!
Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5UY
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 0 Pointless
Actual: 1635km
Speed: 7.2-15kph
CLIMB: 25243m
AAA: 25.25
Apex Grimpeur
Sunday 22nd: 05:00 - Sunday 29th: 00:30 | iCal
PBP 2015: touring back with ACB talking about LEL the idea of Bristol Glasgow Bristol was born.
Back home I set about its backbone. Fettling ensued, then a test ride et voilà, one Big Gert Brevet!
Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5UY
TYPE: RM
DISTANCE:
Points: 1600
Actual: 1635km
Speed: 10-30kph
CLIMB: 25243m
AAA: 25.25
Apex Grimpeur
Sep 2021
Saturday 11th: 07:00 - 20:32 | iCal
The wonderful Chalke Valley and Cheddar Gorge set the scene for stunning views en route, if it’s clear you can just see The Needles! This hAAArd cheese summer variant incorporates more #wills_hills and secluded country lanes.
Warmley Station, Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, BS30 5JB
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 200
Actual: 203km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2947m
AAA: 3.00
Silver Grimpeur
Saturday 11th: 08:00 - 16:19 | iCal
Enjoy the Somerset countryside with a good sprinkling of #wills_hills as you make your way past Cranmore Station before along The Mendips and down to Cheddar and Gorge, on some cheese?
Warmley Station, Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, BS30 5JB
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 100
Actual: 106km
Speed: 12.5-25kph
CLIMB: 1550m
AAA: 1.50
Bronze Grimpeur
Nov 2021
Friday 19th: 22:00 - Saturday 20th: 18:32 | iCal
Moonrakers become sunseekers! Ride through the night under a full moon to the coast. Return via a few Dorset hills passing Glastonbury Tor, use the Strawberry Line to Bristol.
Fishponds Fish, Bristol & Bath Railway Path, nr Hockeys Ln, Fishponds, BS16
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 300
Actual: 308km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2295m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Dec 2021
George's Delightful Abbeys & Roads 200
Saturday 11th: 07:00 - 20:44 | iCal
Passing three abbeys in various states, crossing the old Calne branchline and on to Gloucester crossing the Severn. Follow roads around the Forest of Dean and back across the bridge.
Gary Harris Cycles, Common Mead Ln, Hambrook [nr Frenchay], BS16 1QQ
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 200
Actual: 206km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2500m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Saturday 11th: 07:45 - 20:43 | iCal
Heading north nestled between the Severn & the Cotswolds through Gloucester to Taynton & Tibberton village hall; lunch inc cake included in the fee. Follow roads around the Forest of Dean and back across the bridge.
Gary Harris Cycles, Common Mead Ln, Hambrook [nr Frenchay], BS16 1QQ
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 150
Actual: 162km
Speed: 12.5-25kph
CLIMB: 1697m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Saturday 11th: 08:30 - 16:44 | iCal
Heading east you make your way to Lacock Abbey. Turn north passing the site of Stanley Abbey & the old Calne branchline before Malmesbury Abbey. Follow some minor roads back to the finish.
Gary Harris Cycles, Common Mead Ln, Hambrook [nr Frenchay], BS16 1QQ
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 100
Actual: 103km
Speed: 12.5-25kph
CLIMB: 1007m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Double Creamed Full Fat Festives
Monday 27th: 16:00 - Thursday 30th: 20:30 | iCal
The Festive 500 challenge came about after Rapha’s Graeme Raeburn’s double creamed 1000km over the festive period. He decided 500km was enough for the challenge, the extra 500 being pointless; well in Audax that isn’t quite true…
Easton, Berwick Road, Easton, BS5 6NG
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 1000
Actual: 1020km
Speed: 13.3-25kph
CLIMB: 8379m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Monday 27th: 16:00 - Wednesday 29th: 03:44 | iCal
Work that Xmas fat off & complete the Festive 500 in 1 (pint)! Be prepared for anything; from freezing cold to winter sun & blue skies to hurricane winds & rain.
Easton, Berwick Road, Easton, BS5 6NG
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 500
Actual: 511km
Speed: 14.3-25kph
CLIMB: 4930m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Wednesday 29th: 06:00 - Thursday 30th: 17:31 | iCal
Work that Xmas fat off & complete the Festive 500 in one! Be prepared for anything; from freezing cold to winter sun & blue skies to hurricane winds & rain.
Easton, Berwick Road, Easton, BS5 6NG
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 500
Actual: 508km
Speed: 14.3-30kph
CLIMB: 3486m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Jan 2022
Saturday 8th: 07:00 - 20:56 | iCal
Day and night, fast and slow! Beautiful valleys, including the Chalke, with the odd hill thrown in with Cheddar Gorge; maybe in the dark with its looming walls. Stunning views en route you can just see The Needles.
Warmley Station, Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, BS30 5JB
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 200
Actual: 209km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2450m
AAA: 0.00
Rainbow Flat
Mar 2022
Saturday 12th: 07:00 - 20:36 | iCal
Going broader afield for some more #wills_hills. A cathedral city, Stourhead Gardens, broad gauge transfer shed and an old rail trail are a few of the delights.
Whitehall Garden Centre, Norton Ln, Whitchurch, BS14 0BT
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 200
Actual: 204km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2800m
AAA: 2.75
Bronze Grimpeur
Wells, Mells & Old Rail Trail 100
Saturday 12th: 09:00 - 17:14 | iCal
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
Whitehall Garden Centre, Norton Ln, Whitchurch, BS14 0BT
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 100
Actual: 103km
Speed: 12.5-25kph
CLIMB: 1587m
AAA: 1.5
Bronze Grimpeur
Apr 2022
Saturday 9th: 06:00 - Sunday 10th: 02:20 | iCal
Head to the coast for the Easton connection & Portland Bill. Return along the Jurassic Coast & via Gold Hill in Shaftesbury. #wills_hills & views in good supply, 3 different railway paths included.
Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, BS5 0JW
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 300
Actual: 306km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 4884m
AAA: 5.00
Apex Grimpeur
Saturday 9th: 08:00 - 21:12 | iCal
Head to the coast… Fiddlesticks you’ve missed your connection! Head to Gold Hill in Shaftesbury before returning through Longleat Estate. #wills_hills & views, 3 different railway paths include.
Felix Road Adventure Playground, Felix Road, Easton, BS5 0JW
TYPE: BP
DISTANCE:
Points: 150
Actual: 165km
Speed: 12.5-25kph
CLIMB: 2200m
AAA: 2.00
Silver Grimpeur
May 2022
Saturday 7th: 06:00 - Sunday 8th: 09:04 | iCal
The inaugral Great Western Randonnées’ AAA 400. All aboard to Bishop’s Lydeard Station before traversing the northern coastline of Exmoor. Use the old Barnstaple branch-line and head home via The Blackdown Hills.
Benjamin Perry Scout Hut, Pheonix Wharf, Redcliffe, BS1 6SR
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 400
Actual: 407km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 6698m
AAA: 6.75
Apex Grimpeur
Saturday 7th: 07:00 - 20:44 | iCal
An inaugral Great Western Randonnées’ AAA 200. All aboard to Bishop’s Lydeard Station over The Mendips & Quantocks. Head south into The Black Down Hills to Winsham Jubilee Hall before home with The Mendips once more.
Benjamin Perry Scout Hut, Pheonix Wharf, Redcliffe, BS1 6SR
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 200
Actual: 206km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 2900m
AAA: 3.00
Silver Grimpeur
Jun 2022
Saturday 11th: 06:00 - Sunday 12th: 00:38 | iCal
The inaugural 600 #wills_hills fest! Journeying up through England and back through Wales. It’ll test your legs and your mental fortitude but the scenery will pay dividends. Do you accept the devilishly elegant challenge?
White Hart Inn, Station Road, Iron Acton, BS37 9UG
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 600
Actual: 609km
Speed: 14.3-25kph
CLIMB: 10139m
AAA: 10.25
Apex Grimpeur
Jul 2022
Saturday 9th: 04:00 - Sunday 10th: 07:52 | iCal
Heading west into Wales and the birthplace of the Bluestones found at Stonehenge. Making use of old railway lines inc Hengoed Viaduct & NCN47; a mix of forest track and wind turbine service roads. Compliments Plains, Trains & no more Automobiles 200 the following day.
BP - Cost Cutter [Almondsbury], Gloucester Rd A38, Almondsbury, BS32 4HY
TYPE: BR
DISTANCE:
Points: 400
Actual: 417km
Speed: 15-30kph
CLIMB: 6687m
AAA: 6.75
Apex Grimpeur