Summary

When

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Sat 10th April 2021
07:00 - 20:52

Where

Gary Harris Cycles
Common Mead Ln
Hambrook [nr Frenchay], BS16 1QQ

Who

Organiser: Will Pomeroy

What

Series: Great Western Randonnées

Brief

Head into The Cotswolds and fly along country lanes on this BST version to Chadlington to pick up the post. Return through the Thames Water Park. Easy ride with one major #wills_hills!

Event Info

Cost:
£0.00

CLOSED

Type:

Eligible:

Award Distance:

Total Distance:
208 km

Speeds:
15-30 kph

Duration:
13h52

AAA: 0.00

Climb:
1903m

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Overview

Description

A fast route with more country lanes for the BST version. Pass several airports; RAF Brize Norton & Fairford. Half way control is at Cafe de la Post an old village Post Office before skirting Wychwood Forest. Cotswolds towns and villages galore in their picturesque beauty. One major climb up out of Wootton under Edge and some rollers around halfway.

Reviews

What others think.

Great Audax!

22nd February 2026

Great route, an ideal early-season blast. As ever from GWR excellent organisation. Thank you for a great day out. Even had sunshine and no rain, although the water logged countryside provide plenty of dampness.

Peter

Flat and fast

12th February 2023

An awesome route, especially if you are new to Audax. The last bit with some very fast downhills to the location is stunning! Another great route from GWRaudax/Will.

Oh, and did I say – great stops! The baked potato with butter at Cafe de la Post at Chadlington was awesome!

Kurien

Great organisation, great route, great company ????

28th April 2021

Really well organised with extra effort needed to cover COVID and all ran really well. Hooked up with a few know and a couple unknown riders in our group that worked out a treat with well matched pace and great company on route. Loved the less travelled lanes and even the larger routes were pretty car free for short runs. A fitting restart of official events & big thanks to Will and helpers for a great days riding.

MikeH

Cracking route

21st April 2021

Exploring lesser known bits of the Cotswolds, hidden valleys, winding avenues – really well planned route and brilliantly organised for Covid conditions. Food stop at the Water Park was excellent. Jury’s out on iOrienteering App but lots of alternative ways to check in/record the ride. Weather was bleak and grey with a bitter North wind – but didn’t put a dampner on it at all. Great all round hope to do more GWRs soon 🙂

Mark

Tickled of Thornbury

20th April 2021

Terrific ride to the Cotswold Water Park on a well planned route. Would recommend and perhaps try the 200 next year. Well organised and super food/coffee stops.

Steven

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