Mr. Pickwick goes to Hay in a day
Tewkesbury
Mark Rigby
200 km
Summary
208Km cycling event starting from Tewkesbury.
Controls at
- Start - Royal Hop Pole Hotel
- WORMELOW TUMP
- HAY-ON-WYE
- BROMYARD - Cosy Café
- Arriveé- The Royal Hop Pole Hotel.
- Plus 3 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A pretty ride, mainly along the quiet lanes of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Good quality commercial controls used with hot/cold food drink available at all stops.
The first stage heads west from Tewkesbury to cross the Wye valley and a simple stop at Allensmore Cross. Simple navigation into/along the Golden valley to Hay-on-Wye. The return route passes one of the oldest Oak trees in the UK, through sleepy villages to Bromyard for and afternoon tea stop at Flowerdews Cafe. Final stage gives unusual views of Malvern hills, the ride concludes with a circumnavigation of Bredon Hill and then a drop to arrivee back in Tewkesbury.
Instant validation available for this event, so no need for brevet return SAE, if you use GPS - route/track files supplied. Routesheet also supplied electronicly MS Xls - so no need for route-return SAE.
Or go completely electronic and use Paypal.
Free light breakfast at start.
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The first stage heads west from Tewkesbury to cross the Wye valley and a simple stop at Allensmore Cross. Simple navigation into/along the Golden valley to Hay-on-Wye. The return route passes one of the oldest Oak trees in the UK, through sleepy villages to Bromyard for and afternoon tea stop at Flowerdews Cafe. Final stage gives unusual views of Malvern hills, the ride concludes with a circumnavigation of Bredon Hill and then a drop to arrivee back in Tewkesbury.
Instant validation available for this event, so no need for brevet return SAE, if you use GPS - route/track files supplied. Routesheet also supplied electronicly MS Xls - so no need for route-return SAE.
Or go completely electronic and use Paypal.
Free light breakfast at start.
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: 08:00 to finish by 21:52
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Distance: 200 km (208 km) in 13h52
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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:
15-25 km/h
Climb:
2000m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
BlackSheep CC
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
27-1173
Facilities
Toilets at Start
Mudguards not required
Camping near start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
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