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The Ticking Tortoise Warmley Oliver Iles
150Km

Summary

166Km permanent cycling event starting from Warmley.

Controls at

  • Warmley
  • Long Ashton
  • Nr Canada Combe, Hot Dog Stand
  • Webbington
  • Nr Westhay - Sweets Cafe
  • Glastonbury
  • Mark
  • Nr Upper Canada, Hot Dog Stand
  • Calverham
  • Warmley

You must use electronic proof of passage (GPS or E-Brevet) for this event

Description

Taking inspiration from the route Mike Lane rode 'week in, week out' on his way to becoming the 6 Times National Audax Champion, I've designed a winter-friendly flat route out to the Somerset Levels and back for riders to enjoy.

Starting from Warmley Waiting Rooms Cafe, which is opening early for you, ride a section of the Bristol to Bath Cycle path before a low-traffic route through Bristol (views along the way of Isambard Kingdom's Suspension Bridge) before you head back onto the National Cycle Route to the flat Clevedon Moors.

Next over to the Strawberry Line in Congresbury, where you will ride the cycle path till Sandford, passing the Thatcher's Cider Farm.

Next, you'll head onto the Somerset Levels, passing the 18C Ashton Windmill for a well-earned Coffee break at the Cycle Friendly Sweets Tea Rooms.

Next, head towards Glastonbury for fine views of the Tor before heading back over the Somerset Levels, ready for your short but challenging climb up to Snake Lane, maxing out at 20%.

More riding on the levels before a final short climb with great views back over the Somerset Levels.

Then return home from Bleadon onwards mainly on the same roads as out.

Event patches and distance medals are available for purchase.

For Detailed Route Mapping - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1686371?units=km

FULL EVENT DETAILS AT www.audaxwales.com/events/the-ticking-tortoise/

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Event Date and Location

  • Date: To be created by the rider
  • Distance: 150 km (166 km) in 11h04
  • Starting from: Warmley
  • Reversible: Yes
  • Start at any control: Yes
  • FlexStart: Yes

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
AUK[P]
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
OI12

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File