Welsh Ruins

Description

212km cycling event starting from Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol. Controls at Goytre Wharf, Abergavenny, Abergavenny and Abbey Wood Retail Park., plus 6 information controls.

You can use E-Brevet proof of passage on this event.

Back for 2024 a 200k Severn Bridge Series GOLD GRIMPEUR AAA-rated event with free refreshments & food at the start and a Pub location finish.

It's very audacious with 3750m of climbing, but breath-taking as it takes you exploring the Southern Edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

It's a stunning but lumpy route with plenty of amazing views exploring some of the less well-known roads of South Wales.

The North East section of the route passes you by 4 Welsh castles to stop, view and enjoy.

You will stop at the Castles of Abergavenny, Grosmont, Skenfrith & Whitecastle.

You can also ride past the entrance to Usk Castle & a 100m detour will take you to Clytha Castle if you fancy stopping at them as well.

*While the Western Section allows you to Climb 'The Blorenge', (The Tumble) with its 400m of ascent on its little-used 'traffic-free' track and ride past Llanelly Quarry - part of the World Heritage site.

The South Eastern Loop explores some of the quiet remote lanes Wales has to offer.

You'll have a Canal Side Coffee Stop at Goytre Wharf to enjoy before you tackle the first of the two 20%+ segment climbs in the Lanes of Wales on the day.

The northern section allows you to explore some of the National Cycle Network 'traffic-free' tarmac routes.

An event for experienced Randonneurs, capable of riding long distances in all conditions.

Free finishers patch for all finishers & an Event Medal available for purchase £4.00

Full Route Details - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1641092?units=km

Entry on the Line (EOL) is possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.

This event qualifies as a 200k ride in the Super Rouleur Award - See Details Here - https://audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/

FULL EVENT DETAILS AT www.audaxwales.com/events/welsh-ruins/

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*Update 10/4/24 - The track to the Blorange is currently closed due to a landslide - if still closed in the week leading up to the event you will climb the Blorange from the traditional Abergavenny side.

Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 25 May 2024 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

200 km (212 km) in 14h08

Time:

07:45 to finish by 21:53

Starting from:

Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol

Fee:

£10.00

Closing Date:

Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full

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NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.