Fun day in the Park
Crewe
John Gallagher
100 km
Summary
110Km cycling event starting from Crewe.
Controls at
- Start: Crewe
- Stafford
- Market Drayton
- Finish: Crewe
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
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 event starts from Crewe Market Hall 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 blue plaque. 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. The return route passes through several Staffordshire villages to briefly dip into Shropshire and a control in Market Drayton. Entering Cheshire near Norton in Hales, the summit of the final climb affords a great view over the Cheshire plains.
The arrivee 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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First to Stafford passing the pretty village of Maer, where Josiah Wedgewood lived and the church that Charles Darwin got married blue plaque. 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. The return route passes through several Staffordshire villages to briefly dip into Shropshire and a control in Market Drayton. Entering Cheshire near Norton in Hales, the summit of the final climb affords a great view over the Cheshire plains.
The arrivee 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: 09:00 to finish by 17:48
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Distance: 100 km (110 km) in 8h48
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Starting from: Crewe
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Closing Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2027
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Entries close at: 798 riders
Event Information
Speed:
12.5-27.5 km/h
Climb:
850m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax UK
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
27-332
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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