Red River Blue Sea
Perranwell, S of Truro
Martyn Aldis
100Km
Summary
107Km cycling event starting from Perranwell, S of Truro.
Controls at
- Start
- GWITHIAN
- GWITHIAN
- PERRANWELL Finish
- Plus 2 information controls
Description
The route skirts just west of Camborne to reach the mouth of the Red River at Gwithian then takes a loop via Marazion, over to the north coast for a run along the Atlantic cliff road past Zennor and back to Gwithian.
The return route hugs the north coast to Portreath, then turns south east through Skinner's Bottom to return to Perranwell. Alternative for very last section adds 1.6km and avoids steep climb at Hick's Mill.
Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at Gwithian and at the finish.
GPS files, route sheet, and notes will be emailed to all entrants who give an email address. If you need a printed route sheet from me, please send one SAE with your postal entry otherwise none required.
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The return route hugs the north coast to Portreath, then turns south east through Skinner's Bottom to return to Perranwell. Alternative for very last section adds 1.6km and avoids steep climb at Hick's Mill.
Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at Gwithian and at the finish.
GPS files, route sheet, and notes will be emailed to all entrants who give an email address. If you need a printed route sheet from me, please send one SAE with your postal entry otherwise none required.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sun, 17 May 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 09:00 to finish by 19:11
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Distance: 100 km (107 km) in 10h11
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Starting from: Perranwell, S of Truro
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Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
10.5-28 km/h
Climb:
1305m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Kernow
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
26-104
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Camping near start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants