Long Mountain 160km Event Details| Audax UK - The Long Distance Cyclists' Association

Long Mountain 160km Nantwich Brandon Edgeley

150Km

Summary

161Km cycling event starting from Nantwich.

Controls at

Baschurch:
At TRELYSTAN: Question to be set
Ford:
Nantwich

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

A great day out from Nantwich to ride the wonderful Long Mountain near Welshpool. A few laps of the car park at the end should see you get an imperial century ride out of the day
A flattish ride with the exception of two rather big hills to get over. The hills in question are slap bang in the middle of the ride. You head out to Baschurch and pass the MOD training ground at Nesscliffe, once you cross confluence of the River Severn and River Vyrnwy at Crewgreen your first hill looms. The first climb is about 2km long at an average of about 6.5% includes a hairpin and a 10% maximum to get you warmed up. You now lose nearly half of what you just gained to dump you at the bottom of the next uphill, this time 3.5km at an average of 5.5% with a max of 9% so not as tough as the previous hill, but nearly twice as long. Usually you drop straight down after all the climbing however we have just reached the lofty heights of Long Mountain, we now ride the length of Long Mountain staying on the high ground for 6km with stunning vistas in all directions before descending back to the River Severn Flood Plain. From here is downhill all the way to the hallowed Dinkys Dinah Transport CafΘ for a final refuel to get home. Straight forward roads now to get you home quickly where free refreshments and a warm welcome await.

The provisional route can be seen here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36962271