Oliveriles
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Event : All that Glitters isn't Gold 160km
Event date/s: Saturday 12th August, 08:00am
Event location: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Bristol
Cost of entry: £9 plus £3 (Insurance) for non AUK/CTC riders.
SIGN UP DETAILS
EVENT DATE: 12th August 2023
EVENT START LOCATION: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol.
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.audax.uk/event-details/10059-all_that_glitters_isnt_gold___century_ride
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Back for 2023 a 160k Century Ride - Severn Bridge Series BRONZE GRIMPEUR AAA event.
Includes free finishers' rectangular route map patch for all riders
An event for experienced Randonneurs, capable of riding long distances in all conditions, carrying all necessary food, clothing, spares, first aid etc
A very audacious but breathtaking ride into the Southern Edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Highlights include;
1. 22% Climb in Wentwood.
2. Canalside Coffee Stop in Pontypool on the Monmouthshire Canal.
3. Amazing views of the New Severn Bridge from Shirenewton.
4. Climb the 200m from Pontypool to the top of the disused railway line in Blaenavon World Heritage Site / Big Pit National Mine Museum via the National Cycle Path.
5. Passing North through broad-leaf woodland with its splendid old mining and quarrying ruins and offers fantastic views east across the valley of Afon Llwyd.
6. Ride past Garn Lakes & its Nature Reserve within the world heritage site.
7. Enjoy the off-road National Cycle Network Paths to Brynmawr and Abertillery.
Mostly quiet lanes and minor roads with easy navigation.
Event Medal is available for purchase £4.00
Entry on the Line (EOL) is possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.
MORE EVENT INFORMATION
ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD 160KM EVENT DETAILS:
https://audaxwales.com/events/all-that-glitters-isnt-gold-century-ride/
ROUTE MAP & GPS DOWNLOAD:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1623234?units=km
This event qualifies as a 160k ride in the Super Rouleur Award
See Details Here - https://audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/
WANT TO KEEP UPDATED ON LATEST EVENT INFORMATION FOR 2023?
EVENT UPDATES – FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/741802059633752/
EVENT UPDATES – STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/clubs/576108
Event date/s: Saturday 12th August, 08:00am
Event location: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Bristol
Cost of entry: £9 plus £3 (Insurance) for non AUK/CTC riders.
SIGN UP DETAILS
EVENT DATE: 12th August 2023
EVENT START LOCATION: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol.
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.audax.uk/event-details/10059-all_that_glitters_isnt_gold___century_ride
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Back for 2023 a 160k Century Ride - Severn Bridge Series BRONZE GRIMPEUR AAA event.
Includes free finishers' rectangular route map patch for all riders
An event for experienced Randonneurs, capable of riding long distances in all conditions, carrying all necessary food, clothing, spares, first aid etc
A very audacious but breathtaking ride into the Southern Edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Highlights include;
1. 22% Climb in Wentwood.
2. Canalside Coffee Stop in Pontypool on the Monmouthshire Canal.
3. Amazing views of the New Severn Bridge from Shirenewton.
4. Climb the 200m from Pontypool to the top of the disused railway line in Blaenavon World Heritage Site / Big Pit National Mine Museum via the National Cycle Path.
5. Passing North through broad-leaf woodland with its splendid old mining and quarrying ruins and offers fantastic views east across the valley of Afon Llwyd.
6. Ride past Garn Lakes & its Nature Reserve within the world heritage site.
7. Enjoy the off-road National Cycle Network Paths to Brynmawr and Abertillery.
Mostly quiet lanes and minor roads with easy navigation.
Event Medal is available for purchase £4.00
Entry on the Line (EOL) is possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.
MORE EVENT INFORMATION
ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T GOLD 160KM EVENT DETAILS:
https://audaxwales.com/events/all-that-glitters-isnt-gold-century-ride/
ROUTE MAP & GPS DOWNLOAD:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1623234?units=km
This event qualifies as a 160k ride in the Super Rouleur Award
See Details Here - https://audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/
WANT TO KEEP UPDATED ON LATEST EVENT INFORMATION FOR 2023?
EVENT UPDATES – FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/741802059633752/
EVENT UPDATES – STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/clubs/576108
