Knock Ventoux 300
Padiham, Lancashire
Andy Corless
300 km
Summary
301Km cycling event starting from Padiham, Lancashire.
Controls at
- Start
- Carnforth
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Langwathby
- Great Dun Fell Summit
- Tan Hill Inn
- Padiham
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A 300 km Audax, long-distance cycling event from Lancashire to the summit of Great Dun Fell and back again - in a day! Time limit: 20-hours!
A clockwise circuit circling northern England, with the ascent to the summit of Great Dun Fell, Britains highest paved road at 847m the highlight of the ride!
The early part of this randonnee climbs through the Trough of Bowland before descending into the Lune Valley, following pleasant country lanes and B-roads. An incursion into Cumbria introduces riders to the mighty Great Dun Fell the highest paved road accessible by bicycle in the UK!
The return leg includes a visit to the Tan Hill Inn - Britains highest pub and the climbs of Buttertubs Pass and Newby Head!
Overall, a wonderful days cycling with beautiful scenery, covering some wild and exposed moorland roads. YACF discussion thread here:
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A clockwise circuit circling northern England, with the ascent to the summit of Great Dun Fell, Britains highest paved road at 847m the highlight of the ride!
The early part of this randonnee climbs through the Trough of Bowland before descending into the Lune Valley, following pleasant country lanes and B-roads. An incursion into Cumbria introduces riders to the mighty Great Dun Fell the highest paved road accessible by bicycle in the UK!
The return leg includes a visit to the Tan Hill Inn - Britains highest pub and the climbs of Buttertubs Pass and Newby Head!
Overall, a wonderful days cycling with beautiful scenery, covering some wild and exposed moorland roads. YACF discussion thread here:
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sun, 23 May 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 06:00 to finish by 02:00
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Distance: 300 km (301 km) in 20h00
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Starting from: Padiham, Lancashire
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Closing Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2027
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
4900m
AAA:
4.75
Category:
BRM[PBP]
Body:
Burnley CC
Audax Points:
3
Event No:
27-87
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants