Goats Head Soup Century Ride

Description

167km cycling event starting from Warmley Waiting Room, Bristol. Controls at Sweets Tea Room and Warmley., plus 5 information controls.

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

Back for 2024, a '5 Star Reviewed' 160k cycling event from Warmley Waiting Room.

Includes free finishers' rectangular route map patch for all riders.

Starting From Warmley Waiting Room opening early for Drinks & Rolls.

You will pass along the Avon Valley Railway on the B2B cycle path before climbing up and riding through one of Baths best-kept secrets and considered one of the Seven Cycle Wonders of the World - The iconic Two Tunnels @ 1.03 miles in length it is the longest cycling tunnel in the UK.

As you continue along the Greenway Cycle Path you will have fine views of the Cotswold Countryside and the Gothic Style Midford Castle.

A gentle climb up into the Mendip Hills to enjoy an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Next head South for a well-earned stop at Sweets (cycling) Cafe.

Across the Somerset levels and then follow the back roads to Bristol before a final stretch along the B2B cycle path back to Warmley Waiting Rooms.

Mostly quiet lanes with easy navigation.

Entry on the Line (EOL) possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.

Two Tunnels Circular Event Patch available for purchase £2.00

GPS file download - SEE ZIP FILES ON EVENT PAGE

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Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

150 km (167 km) in 11h08

Time:

08:00 to finish by 19:08

Starting from:

Warmley Waiting Room, Bristol

Fee:

£9.00

Closing Date:

Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full

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NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.