Rain, Shine or Gale Force 9 Event Details| Audax UK - The Long Distance Cyclists' Association

Rain, Shine or Gale Force 9 Crewe Brandon Edgeley

200Km

Summary

209Km cycling event starting from Crewe.

Controls at

Start
Gobowen
Harlescott (Shrewsbury)
Eccleshall
Crewe
Plus 2 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

A straight forward winter event aimed at experienced randonneurs wanting to get out and ride a 200km in December.
The route is specifically designed to offer an event in early December when the weather could be an issue. The route stays away from lanes and the high ground. The route purposely joins together long sections on B roads which should be well maintained, and in the case of cold weather, gritted if required. 80% of the route is on such roads with approx 20% on A roads (no dual carriageways). This should help riders get around quickly reducing the time out in potentially poor weather. An X Rated event with postal finish. Collect your card from near Crewe Train Station, there are no manned controls on the route or at the end but plenty of commercial controls opportunities (shops, caefs, garages etc). E-Brevet will also be available. It is an advisory rather than mandatory route so if the weather permits you can plan your own sections away from the A road sections if you wished. The route finishes near a McDonalds and Tesco Express. Slight change to last year's route. Please visit my website - https://creweandnantwichaudax.wordpress.com/.

The provisional route can be seen here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43700118