'Watch-Et' There's B's About !!!
St. Andrews, Bristol
Oliver Iles
400 km
Summary
419Km cycling event starting from St. Andrews, Bristol.
Controls at
- Bristol
- Bridgwater
- Bude
- Barnstaple
- Bridgwater
- Bristol
- Plus 5 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
Back for 2027, a 419k Severn Bridge Series GOLD GRIMPEUR AAA event.
A Bare-Bones Audax Event: Taking You to Bude and Back.
400km ride starting from Bristol, exploring a few seaside towns and a fair few hills in the Quantock and Exmoor National Park.
The event starts at 10 pm, accompanied by free food and refreshments from my home beforehand.
Head off down along a reasonably flat section to Bridgwater for your first stop before taking on your first big climb in the Quantock Hills.
Next, down to Bude on rolling terrain to take in the Sea air and views.
Next, along the Tarka Trail along the side of the Taw Estuary National Cycle Network path from Bideford to Barnstaple, where you will stop to refuel.
Next, more climbing in the Exmoor National Park via Dunkery Beacon to take in great Sea views before heading through Duster with views of the Castle, before you are into Watchet via the old Mineral Railway Line.
Over the Quantock Hills for a 2nd time with its monster climb - Crowcombe Combe, and its 25% gradient section that will probably have you walking. Featured in the 100 Greatest Climbs Book, its a tough one for sure.
Next, back to Bridgwater for a refuel and then a flattish route to yet another seaside town, Clevedon, before heading back to base via the B Roads for yet more free food, refreshments, and, if needed, a shower.
The route features some Short A Road sections mainly for the nighttime parts of your ride, as well as long sections of quiet B Roads and a good dose of Lanes added to the mix.
The ride also allows you to explore the West Somerset Railway Line at Washford, Watchet, and Stogumber, where there is the option of a cafe stop if needed.
The route Map can be found here - PROVISIONAL SUBJECT TO ROUTE CHECK - GPS ISSUED ON AUK EVENT PAGE
Entry on the Line EOL is available - £3 surcharge, payable by card or cash.
ALL ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE TWO USEFUL EVENT EMAILS - ONE APPROX TWO WEEKS OUT AND THEN AGAIN A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT - DONT GET THEM, CHECK YOUR SPAM.
For updates on all my events this season, follow me on Facebook and Strava via the links below.
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A Bare-Bones Audax Event: Taking You to Bude and Back.
400km ride starting from Bristol, exploring a few seaside towns and a fair few hills in the Quantock and Exmoor National Park.
The event starts at 10 pm, accompanied by free food and refreshments from my home beforehand.
Head off down along a reasonably flat section to Bridgwater for your first stop before taking on your first big climb in the Quantock Hills.
Next, down to Bude on rolling terrain to take in the Sea air and views.
Next, along the Tarka Trail along the side of the Taw Estuary National Cycle Network path from Bideford to Barnstaple, where you will stop to refuel.
Next, more climbing in the Exmoor National Park via Dunkery Beacon to take in great Sea views before heading through Duster with views of the Castle, before you are into Watchet via the old Mineral Railway Line.
Over the Quantock Hills for a 2nd time with its monster climb - Crowcombe Combe, and its 25% gradient section that will probably have you walking. Featured in the 100 Greatest Climbs Book, its a tough one for sure.
Next, back to Bridgwater for a refuel and then a flattish route to yet another seaside town, Clevedon, before heading back to base via the B Roads for yet more free food, refreshments, and, if needed, a shower.
The route features some Short A Road sections mainly for the nighttime parts of your ride, as well as long sections of quiet B Roads and a good dose of Lanes added to the mix.
The ride also allows you to explore the West Somerset Railway Line at Washford, Watchet, and Stogumber, where there is the option of a cafe stop if needed.
The route Map can be found here - PROVISIONAL SUBJECT TO ROUTE CHECK - GPS ISSUED ON AUK EVENT PAGE
Entry on the Line EOL is available - £3 surcharge, payable by card or cash.
ALL ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE TWO USEFUL EVENT EMAILS - ONE APPROX TWO WEEKS OUT AND THEN AGAIN A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT - DONT GET THEM, CHECK YOUR SPAM.
For updates on all my events this season, follow me on Facebook and Strava via the links below.
Event Date and Location
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Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2027 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 22:00 to finish by 01:56 (+1 days)
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Distance: 400 km (419 km) in 27h56
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Starting from: St. Andrews, Bristol
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Closing Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2027
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Entries close at: 999 riders
Event Information
Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
6108m
AAA:
6
Category:
BR
Body:
Severn Bridge Randonneurs
Audax Points:
4
Event No:
27-1107
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
The organiser may only provide these to event entrants