Each ride has a more concise collection on their page; grouped by ‘event’ if appropriate: the distance variations, perms, slightly hAAArder ones, etc.
Beautiful & challenging.
A fantastic route through Wales, the organisation and volunteers were great. Even the weather was gorgeous. Challenging and beautiful in equal measure.
A great ride
Well organised, great route with beautiful scenery, and even the odd hill.
A great way to see Wales – PPP222
Albeit that the weather in Wales is rarely as unremittingly pleasant as it was this weekend, this is undoubtedly a great route for people looking for a great weekend away on a bike. From the first cafe stop this felt like a friendly tribe of explorers, and the extra time to finish meant we could all enjoy rather than endure the ride. I’ll be back next year with some mates!
An essential ride for any self-respecting audaxer
If you haven’t ridden the Bryan Chapman Memorial yet, make sure you do. It’s everything an audax should be… beautiful, testing, friendly and unforgettable. The team behind the event put so much effort into making it one of the best audaxes in the UK. Add it to your bucket list… you won’t regret it!
Brilliant 👌
What a wonderful adventure in Wales. Absolutely brilliant organisation (I don’t know how Will does it!), and in my opinion the best route yet. Highly recommended
The sun always shines on … Wales
I enjoyed BCM so much in 2023, that I decided to sign up again and I possibly loved it even more! The route is so scenic and the roads are mostly great. Mach Mountain Road and the road past Snowdon are real highlights. I preferred the new nightime route back to Aberdyfi. Yes, it’s a long drag, but it makes sense to double up on bits we’d already seen in daylight. Gospel Pass was a fantastic addition and felt like a real achievement. The volunteers were amazing, keeping everyone fed and bedded throughout the night. And of course the weather was 😎😎😎!
What a ride!
Fantastic scenery, amazing weather (again!) and loads of friendly volunteers. Really enjoyed the route (with the possible exception of the A470 slog!) and going over the Gospel Pass at the end really makes the ride. The sting in the tail across the valleys to Monmouth was tough but coming back along the Wye is a lovely finish. It’s a long night leg (for me) to Aberdyfi but waking up and knowing you only have just over 200km to go is worth the extra hours in the dark. Went better for me this time than last 🙂
A most amazing 40 hours in the saddle
It’s been a crap 2024 with weather, illness and fatigue denting my cycling. It was only my second Audax of the year plus a DNF two weeks previously. I turned up at the start at Bulwark and in a mere 40 hours was back just in time, having experienced the most amazing route, brutal hills, amazing views, great controls and superb organisation by Will and the ACB team. Kudos to you all. Recommended. Hope to be back next year.
Stunning
Everything about the event is 110% … The route is stunning – Wales in all it’s brutal, savage glory. The hills keep coming and the big, steep climbs are never far away. But the organisation and volunteers are amazing. I couldn’t fault a single thing. Without doubt, the best and amongst the most challenging 600s you can do!
BCM 2024
Stunning Welsh Scenery all the way round, fantastic route and really well organised, loved it.
