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White Peak 100 Grimpeur [2¼]

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page last updated:
19/5/2012 13:33

Rider Numbers
Entry Form
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Route Sheet
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2011: 9
2010: 4
2009: 6
2008: 4
2007: 7
2006: 2
2005: 5
2004: 3
Beginners Guide to long distance cycling

This Perm event can be ridden on any convenient date (except 15/08/2012, click here for details of Calendar version)

A pleasant trip into the White Peak, so named because of the predominance of limestone features. There are some steep climbs but nothing that goes on for too long, although the climb out of Wash is a stiff challenge, and the Long Rake does seem to go on a bit as the name might suggest.
Pause for breath to admire Monsall Head

You will see some of the best bits of the Peak District - Monsall Head, Ashford in the Water, Tideswell, Lathkill Dale, Long Dale - and although popular hot-spots, you should find the roads are not too busy.

There are excellent cafes at Monsall Head and at Monyash, both of which welcome cyclists and can set you up for the rest of the ride.

You will need to apply some caution on the descent through Cressbrook, as the temptation is to 'let it go' without respecting the hairpin bend half way down.

Pick a good day, as it can be a bit wild on the tops, and some of those descents can be slippy when wet.

Total Distance:

104km

Climbing:

AAA points: 2¼ Total ascent: 2310m Max elevation: 428m

Route Details:

click on map for Bikely interactive map

Start/finish:

Marple (SJ 959 886, between Stockport and Glossop on A626/B6101).

Alternative starts (if you can get a timed receipt, carpark ticket or bank ATM slip to authenticate your start and finish times): Ashford/BakewellMonyash Youlgreave

Controls:

41km: Ashford - shop
55km: Biggin - INFO
65km: Monyash - cafe
91km: Buxworth - INFO
104km: Marple - pub, shop, ATM

Some Useful Cafes:

   38km: Monsall Head, Hobbs Cafe
   67km: Monyash, Old Smithy Cafe
  106km: Marple, Co-op

Timings:

3 hours 28 mins (30 kph) - 10 hours 24 mins (10 kph )

How to enter:

Entry Form

Complete this Entry Form and send it to Chris by email or post.
Send Entry Fee (see below) to
1. Chris's PayPal account (see entry form)
2. as a cheque (payable to "Chris Keeling-Roberts") to Chris Keeling-Roberts, 17 Lower Strines Road, Marple, SK6 7DL

NB: Send no Stamped Addressed Envelopes, as postal costs are included in the entry fee.

Entry Fee:

£3.00 for members of AUK or CTC
£5.00 for nonmembers

(includes Postage and Packing - send no SAEs!)

NB non-member's fee includes a £2.00 supplement for temporary membership of Audax UK valid for the duration of this particular event only and includes compulsory 3rd party insurance coverage. To join AUK visit AUK Membership Information

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