The Tarka Challenge - Silver Grimpeur
Bideford
Chris Bolton
150Km
Summary
150Km permanent cycling event starting from Bideford.
Controls at
- Bideford
- Swimbridge
- Bratton Fleming
- Lynmouth/Lynton
- Berry Narbor
- Morthoe/Wollacombe
- Croyde
- Bideford
Permitted forms of proof of passage are: GPS, E-Brevet, Paper
Description
The ride begins with a gentle prologue along the Tarka Trail with glorious views across the Torridge-Taw estuary before heading into the challenging terrain of the Exmoor National Park. Cafe Controls at Lynton and Lynmouth provide the opportunity to rest a while before the climb out of Lynton and stunning coastal views along the Valley of Rocks. The route then takes in the coastal resorts of Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Croyde Bay before the final descent to Braunton and the respite of the Tarka Trail for the return leg to Bideford.
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Event Date and Location
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Date: To be created by the rider
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Distance: 150 km (150 km) in 12h00
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Starting from: Bideford
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Reversible: No
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Start at any control: Yes
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FlexStart: Yes
Event Information
Speed:
12.5-30 km/h
Climb:
2861m
AAA:
2.75
Category:
BP
Body:
AUK[P]
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
CBO01
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