The Classic Gospel Pass
Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle
Kevin Daffey
150 km
Summary
159Km cycling event starting from Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle.
Controls at
- Chepstow: Upcycle Cafe
- Monmouth: Free Controls
- Hay On Wye: Free Controls
- Chepstow: The Three Tuns
- Plus 4 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
The Classic Gospel Pass: A Welsh randonneuring staple departing from Chepstow, this route begins with a fast, rolling warmup heading north to HayonWye. After the Hay control, the real work begins: the iconic long climb over Gospel PassWales highest road pass. You will be rewarded with a spectacular descent past CapelyFfin, dropping down through Abergavenny and Usk before the return leg to Chepstow. This is a route for the hardy previous editions have seen everything from glorious sunshine to snow, ice, and strong winds. Please come equipped for the mountains and all possible road conditions
Event Details:
Points: 2.5 AAA Points.
Controls: 2 Café controls and 3 Info controls.
Start: HQ offers toilets, tea, coffee, and a breakfast roll to get you fuelled.
Validation: EBrevet available.
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Event Details:
Points: 2.5 AAA Points.
Controls: 2 Café controls and 3 Info controls.
Start: HQ offers toilets, tea, coffee, and a breakfast roll to get you fuelled.
Validation: EBrevet available.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:00 to finish by 19:07
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Distance: 150 km (159 km) in 11h07
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Starting from: Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle
Event Information
Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
2261m
AAA:
2.5
Category:
BP
Body:
Chepstow Cycling Club
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
26-7
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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