Three County Towns 200km
Crewe
John Gallagher
200 km
Summary
208Km cycling event starting from Crewe.
Controls at
- Start: Crewe
- Stafford: Albert's Cafe
- Shrewsbury
- Chester: Shell Service Station, Vicar's Cross
- Crewe
- Plus 1 information control
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
Visit the three county towns of Stafford Staffordshire, Shrewsbury Shropshire and Chester Cheshire in one journey.
Designed as an early season event. The route stays away from any high ground max elevation about 160m and stays mainly away from too many lanes. The route skirts the edges of all the three county towns to stay away from traffic and pedestrianised areas. All have plenty of alternative options for eating slightly off course, they all have a bike shop and a train station with a direct line to Crewe in the event of a mechanical difficulties. If you have the time and the inclination there is loads of historical interest to see slightly off course at each town.
The event starts at 08:30 from Crewe where Steve at Mini Beans opens the hall especially for us to serve free coffee or tea before you leave.
First to Stafford passing the pretty village of Maer, where Josiah Wedgewood lived and the church that Charles Darwin got married at. In Stafford the control is the wonderful Alberts Cafe situated in the lovely Victoria Park on the outskirts of the town look out for the outdoor aviaries near to the cafe. Progress is assisted by using a good section of B roads to get to Shrewsbury passing Haughmond Abbey on the way well worth stopping for a photo, but youll need to keep you eye over your shoulder to see it. In Shrewsbury the route stays away from the river as there is always the risk of floods and the one-way system which can get busy with traffic and pedestrians so just find somewhere near the train station. The highlight of the next section is the pretty hamlets of Bettisfield and Hamner that are passed through to get to Chester. In Chester you ride along the riverside before a service station control to fuel up for the final 40km. The final 40km are on smaller roads than used in the first 160km. The arrive is the wonderful Crewe Market Hall which has loads of vendors selling all sorts of food, there is also the option of a celebratory beer from the craft beer tap vendor.
The route can be viewed here -
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Designed as an early season event. The route stays away from any high ground max elevation about 160m and stays mainly away from too many lanes. The route skirts the edges of all the three county towns to stay away from traffic and pedestrianised areas. All have plenty of alternative options for eating slightly off course, they all have a bike shop and a train station with a direct line to Crewe in the event of a mechanical difficulties. If you have the time and the inclination there is loads of historical interest to see slightly off course at each town.
The event starts at 08:30 from Crewe where Steve at Mini Beans opens the hall especially for us to serve free coffee or tea before you leave.
First to Stafford passing the pretty village of Maer, where Josiah Wedgewood lived and the church that Charles Darwin got married at. In Stafford the control is the wonderful Alberts Cafe situated in the lovely Victoria Park on the outskirts of the town look out for the outdoor aviaries near to the cafe. Progress is assisted by using a good section of B roads to get to Shrewsbury passing Haughmond Abbey on the way well worth stopping for a photo, but youll need to keep you eye over your shoulder to see it. In Shrewsbury the route stays away from the river as there is always the risk of floods and the one-way system which can get busy with traffic and pedestrians so just find somewhere near the train station. The highlight of the next section is the pretty hamlets of Bettisfield and Hamner that are passed through to get to Chester. In Chester you ride along the riverside before a service station control to fuel up for the final 40km. The final 40km are on smaller roads than used in the first 160km. The arrive is the wonderful Crewe Market Hall which has loads of vendors selling all sorts of food, there is also the option of a celebratory beer from the craft beer tap vendor.
The route can be viewed here -
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 08:30 to finish by 22:00
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Distance: 200 km (208 km) in 13h30
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Starting from: Crewe
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Closing Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2027
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
1500m
AAA:
0
Category:
BRM[PBP]
Body:
Audax UK
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
27-333
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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