Distance
210km

Climbing
2340 m

AAA points
1.75

Controls

• Cleobury North (info control)
• Craven Arms
• Llanvihangel Ryhdithon (info control)
• Presteigne
• Shelsey Beauchamp (info control)

It’s best out west, as you head from wobbly Worcestershire, through the badlands of the Marches and across the famous Offa’s Dyke into the heart of Wales, with plenty of hills to test those autumnal legs.

With varied countryside, the is a route to savour, including the pretty testing climbs, steep descents where riders should take care, open Marches, and deep valley clefts to the west of Knighton. The route passes underneath the magnificent castellated viaduct at Knucklas. Control locations at Craven Arms and sleepy Presteigne have a choice of cafés. E-brevet will be available. There’s food and showers at the finish.

Registration and ride finishing times
Opens at 07:15 for the 08:00 departure. Riders must complete the event between 14:50 and 22:00.

HQ
Belbroughton Recreation Centre, DY9 9TG. Showers, changing facilities, grumpy controllers and toilets are available at the HQ.

The Recreation Centre is located at the end of a short private lane and signposted as ‘Recreation Centre’ on Hartle Lane (B4188) in Belbroughton.

Food and refreshments
Breakfast: Drinks, bananas, toast and biscuits will be available before setting off on your journey. Porridge pots will also be available to purchase. Cooked food will be available at the finish – probably a veggie chilli or curry.

Parking
There is free parking for cars behind the Recreation Centre, subject to availability.

Overnight accommodation
Nearby accommodation includes:
– Clent Hills Campsite (recommended)
– Travelodges at Bromsgrove, Halesowen and Kidderminster
– Premier Inns at Hagley, Bromsgrove and Birmingham South

Event surplus
Audax events are not-for-profit and should be run at cost. However, any surplus produced will be donated to a local charity.