Summary
Where
Bakehouse @ Cakesmiths
St Philips Road
Bristol, BS2 0JZ
Who
Organiser: Will Pomeroy
What
Series: Great Western Randonnées
Brief
An easy winter ride with just a few #wills_hills. Cross the Somerset Levels and into Dorset. Back through Longleat and finish through the 2Tunnels & along Bristol & Bath Railway Paths.
Event Info
£0.00
Audax Awards
200
205 km
15-30 kph
13h48
Rainbow Flat
2060m
Facilities
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Overview
Levels, Lumps & Lions is an easy winter ride starting from the centre of Bristol. Cross The Levels, scale a few lumps along the way and don't feed yourself to Longleat's Lions!
Description
Head west to Clevedon along the ridge with views across Kenn Moor, then cross as you turn south before over the Mendips at Shipham for the biggest climb of the day.
Level riding, with the odd lump, across The Levels to stop at Sweets Cafe for the first control and some grub to keep you going as you head into Dorset.
New this year you'll head to Sturminster Newton for a free control; there are several cafes, a bakery, pubs and shops. Now north you go to Longleat !!CAUTION - LIONS!!
Last stop is The Full Moon @ Rudge then over to the 2Tunnels and Bristol & Bath Railway Path for an easy cruise to the finish.
Reviews
What others think.
Excellent ride, only one tough climb
I travelled from London for this ride because I wanted to see the Somerset Levels and I was not disappointed: I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The route provided was probably the best I’ve ever used, with my Garmin 1050 speaking all the instructions including controls and danger points. Ridewithgps on a phone does the same, I just prefer to use my Garmin.
I’m not quite sure what “rainbow flat” means; my Garmin showed 12 climbs but personally I only found one difficult. I’m in my eighth decade; younger riders would probably shrug it off.
I loved the views and the dramatic skies.
Lovely route and great company
A lovely audax with parking near start and a warm cafe before the off. Controls well selected and very welcoming. Recommend the quality of the mud on the road…
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