3Down - London New Forest Odyssey | Audax UK - The Long Distance Cyclists' Association

3Down - London New Forest Odyssey Beaconsfield Services Edwin Raj

300 km

Summary

312Km cycling event starting from Beaconsfield Services.

Controls at

Start
Pangbourne
Longstock Village Hall
Fordingbridge
Sparsholt Memorial Hall
Alresford
Winnersh
Beaconsfield Services
Plus 2 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

312km scenic ride to New Forest starting from Beaconsfield. Controls at Pangbourne, Longstock, Fordingbridge, Alresford and Winnersh plus 3 info controls. Surplus to Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust and other charities. Food and rest stops at 100 and 200km.

The outward scenery is varied and attractive ride through The Chilterns to Pangbourne. Next, through the Kennet Valley, the Hampshire Downs, the Test Valley with its string of pretty villages and ponds to Longstock. Then the northern and western fringes of the New Forest to Fordingbridge. Alresford is a small country town, terminus of the Watercress Line, with a big range of eating options. One last control at Winnersh and a run back through Maidenhead to the end with long stretches lit. Highlights of the ride include the alpaca farm just before Pangbourne, the view from the top of White Hill after Kingsclere and the Grade 1 Listed Hale Hall before Fordingbridge. For the slower riders the view of Basingstoke after dark can be spectacular.

Routesheet and GPXs will be emailed about 2 weeks ahead of the event. Mudguards recommended but not a must.