Summary
Where
Warmley Station
Bristol And Bath Railway Path
Warmley, BS30 5JB
Who
Organiser: Luke Hounsome
What
Series: Audax Club Bristol
Brief
In memory of Jon Banks, a much-loved friend and cycling companion in Audax Club Bristol and across the Audax Community, who died suddenly in 2025. Based on Jon’s classic North Wessex Downs event.
Event Info
£10
BR
Audax Awards
200
200 km
15-30 kph
14h24
Rainbow Flat
2019m
Facilities
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Overview
In memory of Jon Banks, a much-loved friend and cycling companion in Audax Club Bristol and across the Audax Community, who died suddenly in 2025.
Description
Based on Jon's classic North Wessex Downs event, we roll east from Bristol across the Cotswolds before arriving at the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
White Horses, natural downlands and historic Marlborough all feature on 100km riding through some of the best of our region's countryside. After a village hall stop for tea and cake, we roll west into the setting sun before crossing the Cotswolds once more for a well earned finish.
What others think.
No 2
My 2nd moonrakers didn’t disappoint, roped in 2 audax virgins one who had never ridden 300km or ridden at night!! They were not let down at all, Will’s organisation was spot on as usual, controls were welcoming and efficient, owls were seen along the route, posh foxes were dodged on the approach to Poole, temperatures were a good bit warmer than last year and we only had some light drizzle near the finish, to top it all I got to ride with Adam Watkins for a few Kms!! This is a must do audax for a classic night ride, heard a few moans about main roads and dual sections in the early parts of the ride, these sections were all in the early hours and were nearly vehicle free with plenty of space given by the ones we did see!!
A "must do" Audax
Night riding is great most of the time and when you add in the very well run and stocked controls it makes it even greaterer.
Well organised and well attended. Thanks to those that made it all possible.
A party without cake and flapjack is just a meeting!
Thanks to Will and his merry band of helpers along the way.
Fantastic and achievable route, that is a tale of two half’s, fast open roads to narrow dirty lanes. You will be fed and watered at timely intervals by extremely helpful friendly volunteers.
Moonrakers and Sunseekers 2024
This was first M&S and my first 300km audax and oh boy it didn’t disappoint. In fact I loved it. The organisation and catering were outstanding from the very beginning till the end. We were blessed with good weather though which I understand has not always been the case. Finishing this audax has now giving me the belief I can ride longer than I thought I could and I will try to become a super randonneur in the months to come. Next year I hope to be back for another amazing and very unique M&S. Many thanks to Will and all the volunteers. See you next year!
3rd time lucky?
My 3rd Moonrakers and Sunseekers and probably the best conditions for riding yet, for me!!
Although both the moon and sun were reluctant to show themselves too much!!!
A great event, efficient, friendly welcoming controls with great food. The finishers Dahl gets better every year ?. A massive thanks to Will and the amazing team of volunteers who make it all happen ?
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