Summer Solstice
Marple, Nr Stockport
John Mooney
200Km
Summary
208Km cycling event starting from Marple, Nr Stockport.
Controls at
- Start
- CHOLMONDESTON BRIDGE
- GATESHEATH
- MARPLE
- Plus 4 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A similar route to the long running Winter Solstice, but with more lanes.
The ride starts from Memorial Park Entrance, adjacent to a Costa Coffee.
The route follows a slightly undulating route to Alderley Edge before a relatively flat route across the Cheshire Plain to Market Drayton for a lunch stop, returning via Whitchurch and a visit to Manor Farm Cafe (formerly Old Ma's Cafe) Gatesheath for afternoon refreshments and finishing at Marple Social & Forces Club with refreshments provided.
E-Brevet option will be available and all finishers will receive a distinctive sew on cloth event badge.
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The ride starts from Memorial Park Entrance, adjacent to a Costa Coffee.
The route follows a slightly undulating route to Alderley Edge before a relatively flat route across the Cheshire Plain to Market Drayton for a lunch stop, returning via Whitchurch and a visit to Manor Farm Cafe (formerly Old Ma's Cafe) Gatesheath for afternoon refreshments and finishing at Marple Social & Forces Club with refreshments provided.
E-Brevet option will be available and all finishers will receive a distinctive sew on cloth event badge.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:00 to finish by 21:52
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Distance: 200 km (208 km) in 13h52
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Starting from: Marple, Nr Stockport
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Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
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Entries close at: 60 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
1500m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
26-710
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
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants