'Watch-Et' There's B's About !!!

Description

422km cycling event starting from Bishopston, Bristol. Controls at Bridgwater, Bude, Barnstaple, Bridgwater, Clevedon and Bristol., plus 4 information controls.

You can use E-Brevet proof of passage on this event.

New for 2024 a 422k Severn Bridge Series GOLD GRIMPEUR AAA event.

A Bare-Bones Audax Event taking you to Bude and back.

400km ride starting from Bristol exploring a few seaside towns and a fair few hills in the Quantock and also Exmoor National Park.

11pm start with free food and refreshments from my home beforehand.

Head off down along a fairly flat section to Bridgwater for your first stop before taking on your first big climb in the Quantock Hills.

Next down to Bude on rolling terrain to take in the Sea air and views.

Next along the Tarka Trail along the side of the Taw Estuary National Cycle Network path from Bideford to Barnstaple where you will stop to refuel.

Next more climbing in the Exmoor National Park via Dunkery Beacon to take in great Sea views before heading through Duster with views of the Castle before you are into Watchet via the old Mineral Railway Line.

Over the Quantock Hills for a 2nd time with its monster climb - Crowcombe Combe and its 25% gradient section that will probably have you walking. Featured in the 100 Greatest Climbs Book it's a tough one for sure.

Next back to Bridgwater for a refuel and then a flattish route to yet another seaside town Clevedon before heading back to base via the 'B Roads' for yet more free food, refreshments and if needed a shower.

The route has some Short 'A Road' sections (mainly for the night parts of your ride) as well as long sections of quiet 'B Roads' and a good dose of Lanes added to the mix.

The ride also allows you to explore the West Somerset Railway Line at Washford, Watchet & Stogumber where there is the option of a cafe stop if needed.

Full route Map can be found here - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2274068?units=km

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Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

400 km (422 km) in 28h08

Time:

23:00 to finish by 03:08 (+1 days)

Starting from:

Bishopston, Bristol

Fee:

£12.00

Closing Date:

Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full

Please Note:

This is an updated event - the date has changed

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