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10 Peaks Audacious Challenge Chepstow Oliver Iles
200Km

Summary

219Km permanent cycling event starting from Chepstow.

Controls at

  • Chepstow
  • Nr Hewelsfield - At L - B4228
  • Nr Raglan - At R - Monmouth Rd
  • Abergavenny
  • Longtown - Store
  • Hay on Wye
  • Cregrina - Descent
  • Hay on Wye
  • Gospel Pass Climb
  • Abergavenny
  • Keepers Pond, Abergavenny
  • Chepstow

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

Description

A 200k event with a massive 4.5 AAA rating, that's a vast 4,415m of climbing.

This is as tough a 200k 'bare bones' event as you are likely ever to encounter - A true audacious challenge - are you up for it?

This is an event for experienced Randonneurs, capable of riding long distances in all conditions, carrying all necessary food, clothing, spares, first aid, and other essentials.

The route guarantees a full day of big climbs and stunning views in often remote locations.

Below is a brief description of the route.

Starting from Chepstow, you will be climbing from the start.

You will explore Tintern and the Wye Valley before more climbing and fine views take you near Devauden, followed by a flat (ish) section to Abergavenny.

Next, you will head past Longtown Castle after more climbing with the opportunity to rest up at the Village Store.

More climbing follows to get you to Hay-on-Wye, and then you'll ride the lumpy, remote, but beautiful sections to Hundred House, where you'll start the return leg.

Yet more climbs follow, including two significant ascents in Hay-on-Wye, such as the Gospel Path. Next, back to Abergavenny for a trip up the famous Tumble, then back to Devauden via the little used back way off the Tumble.

Devauden will serve you up its devilish Star Hill to finish those tired legs off.

All the hard work is then done, and you have an easy descent with views of the Severn Bridge, followed by a flat section that brings you back to Chepstow.

Mostly quiet lanes and minor roads with easy navigation.

For Detailed Route Mapping - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1620426?units=km

This event qualifies as a 200k 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: 200 km (219 km) in 14h36
  • Starting from: Chepstow
  • Reversible: Yes
  • Start at any control: Yes
  • FlexStart: Yes

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
4.5
Category:
BR
Body:
AUK[P]
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
OI17

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File