Mendip Flop

Description

102km cycling event starting from Warmley Waiting Room, Bristol. Controls at Burrington Coombe and Wamley., plus 5 information controls.

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

Back for 2024, a '5 Star Reviewed' 100k cycling event exploring the Chew Lakes & Mendips starting from Warmley Waiting Room.

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

Explore the beauty of the Chew Lakes & the Mendips which is officially recognised as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

You will pass along the Avon Valley Railway on the B2B cycle path before climbing up and riding through one of Bath's best kept secrets and considered one of 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.

Next ride past Chew Valley Lakes before climbing to the top of the Mendips on the Old Bristol Road.

Stop at the top of the Mendips to control at the Coffee Box Mobile Cafe for refreshments before descending through Burrington Combe Gorge.

Next, a rolling section brings you back to Warmley Waiting Rooms Cafe.

Mostly quiet lanes and roads with easy navigation.

Two Tunnels Circular Event Patch available for purchase £2.00

GPS file download - SEE ZIP FILES ON EVENT PAGE

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

FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS SEE https://audaxwales.com/events/mendip-flop/

LAST EVENT FEEDBACK REVIEW - FEB 2023 - 5 STARS
Thanks Oliver for a good route up and back onto the Mendip hills. Some interesting roads chosen and unavoidable sections of busy roads. Overall enjoyable ride, good way to kick start the new-years cycling.

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Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

100 km (102 km) in 8h10

Time:

09:00 to finish by 17:10

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.