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Essex & Suffolk Borders 200 Manningtree Raymond Cheung
200Km

Summary

206Km permanent cycling event starting from Manningtree.

Controls at

  • Manningtree
  • Saffron Walden
  • Buntingford
  • Lavenham
  • Manningtree

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

Description

Permanent version of the 'Essex and Suffolk Borders 200' with controls in Manningtree, Saffron Walden, Buntingford, Lavenham and Manningtree. The ride goes to Buntingford & back, crossing in & out of Essex, Suffolk, Cambs & Herts. No major climbs and yet there's nearly 2,000 m of climbing. The route is based on one of Herman Ramsey's original rides. It starts from Manningtree, which has good easy public transport access from London, Colchester, Stowmarket, Norwich etc. The first control is Saffron Walden and the westernmost control is in Buntingford. The return leg is via an Manuden, Radwinter, Steeple Bumpstead and Long Melford, with the final control in the historic village of Lavenham. The route passes through many of the amazing areas, villages and towns of the region, including Dedham Vale AONB, Bures, Finchingfield, Saffron Walden, The Pelhams, Stoke by Clare, Long Melford, Lavenham and Boxford. Validation can be done by ebrevet or gpx.

Event Date and Location

  • Date: To be created by the rider
  • Distance: 200 km (206 km) in 14h24
  • Starting from: Manningtree
  • Reversible: Yes
  • Start at any control: Yes
  • FlexStart: Yes

Event Information

Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
AUK[P]
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
RCH01

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File