Freeminers, Bears & Boars
Tewkesbury
Mark Rigby
100 km
Summary
105Km cycling event starting from Tewkesbury .
Controls at
- Start - Royal Hop Pole Hotel
- Hopewell Coliery Café.
- Tewkesbury
- Plus 3 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
Following a well received introduction in 2025. A trip to and through the forest of Dean. Leaving the Upper edges of the Severn Vale, passing through small market towns. Then following pleasure routes through the forest, passing features such as early commercial enterprises, coal mining, roman ponds used to power equipment for iron smelting and working lumber. Returning along mainly rural lanes, to rejoin the Severn vale for an easy finish back at Tewkesbury.
All methods of entry welcome. Comprehensive event information sent to all entrants, including .gpx file and route sheet on MS XLS 97/03 format.Postal entries, only enclose one SAE if you specifically require a printed route sheet.
Instant validation available
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All methods of entry welcome. Comprehensive event information sent to all entrants, including .gpx file and route sheet on MS XLS 97/03 format.Postal entries, only enclose one SAE if you specifically require a printed route sheet.
Instant validation available
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 4 Sept 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Event Opens:
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Time: 09:00 to finish by 19:30
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Distance: 100 km (105 km) in 10h30
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Starting from: Tewkesbury
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Closing Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2027
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Entries close at: 75 riders
Event Information
Speed:
10-30 km/h
Climb:
1222m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
BlackSheep CC
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
27-1172
Facilities
Toilets at Start
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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