The Classic Gospel Pass
Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle
Kevin Daffey
150Km
Summary
159Km cycling event starting from Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle.
Controls at
- Chepstow: Upcycle Cafe
- Monmouth: Free Controls
- Hay On Wye: Free Controls
- Chepstow: The Three Tuns
- Plus 4 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
The Classic Gospel Pass: A Welsh randonneuring staple departing from Chepstow, this route begins with a fast, rolling warmup heading north to Hay-on-Wye. After the Hay control, the real work begins: the iconic long climb over Gospel Pass—Wales’ highest road pass. You will be rewarded with a spectacular descent past Capel-y-Ffin, dropping down through Abergavenny and Usk before the return leg to Chepstow. This is a route for the hardy; previous editions have seen everything from glorious sunshine to snow, ice, and strong winds. Please come equipped for the mountains and all possible road conditions!
Event Details:
- Points: 2.5 AAA Points.
- Controls: 2 Café controls and 3 Info controls.
- Start: HQ offers toilets, tea, coffee, and a breakfast roll to get you fuelled.
- Validation: E-Brevet available.
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Event Details:
- Points: 2.5 AAA Points.
- Controls: 2 Café controls and 3 Info controls.
- Start: HQ offers toilets, tea, coffee, and a breakfast roll to get you fuelled.
- Validation: E-Brevet available.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:00 to finish by 19:07
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Distance: 150 km (159 km) in 11h07
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Starting from: Chepstow, Coffee@Upcycle
Event Information
Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
2261m
AAA:
2.5
Category:
BP
Body:
Chepstow Cycling Club
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
26-7
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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