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Mendip Flip Flop Warmley, Nr Bristol. Oliver Iles
150Km

Summary

163Km permanent cycling event starting from Warmley, Nr Bristol..

Controls at

  • Warmley
  • Midford
  • Chew Valley Lake
  • Nr Westhay - Sweets Cafe
  • Priddy - Pub
  • Nr Cheddar - Car Park
  • Nr Draycott - At L Turn
  • Nr Yoxter - At X Roads - B3371
  • Burrington Combe - Shops
  • Saltford - A4 Junction
  • Warmley

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

Description

Starting from the Warmley Waiting Room. Explore the Chew Lakes and the Mendip Hills with no less than three climbs, including the infamous climb out of Draycott with its 20% gradient, and descend the world-famous Cheddar Gorge.

You will pass along the Avon Valley Railway on the B2B cycle path before climbing up and riding through one of Bath's best-kept secrets. Considered one of the Severn Cycle Wonders of the World, the iconic Two Tunnels, at 1.03 miles in length, is the longest cycling tunnel in the UK.

Mostly quiet lanes and roads with easy navigation.

Distance Mendal & Two Tunnels Circular Event Patch are available for purchase.

For Detailed Route Mapping - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1036575?units=km

FULL EVENT DETAILS SEE https://audaxwales.com/events/mendip-flip-flop-century-ride/

This event qualifies as a 150k ride in the Super Rouleur Award - See Details Here - https://audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/
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Event Date and Location

  • Date: To be created by the rider
  • Distance: 150 km (163 km) in 10h52
  • Starting from: Warmley, Nr Bristol.
  • Reversible: Yes
  • Start at any control: Yes
  • FlexStart: Yes

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
2.25
Category:
BP
Body:
AUK[P]
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
OI16

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File