 | Peak AudaxWinter Series
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If you're working on a Round the Year Randonnee challenge, have a go at the Eureka! 200 in November, the Winter Solstice 200 as your December ride, followed by a Mere Two Hundred 200 in January and the Newport 200 in February, all from the Stockport area and onto the Cheshire Plain. If it's just a Century ride you're after, we've got events of about 100 miles with the Cheshire Safari 155km, the Mere One Hundred 160km, and the Radway 153km. And we've now got a shorter version of the Winter Solstice ride, with I'm dreaming of Whitegate Christmas, just 100km from Bredbury to Whitegate and back. Passing Sandbach Heath church on the Newport 200 (photo: Francis Cooke) |
| | Peak AudaxEureka
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 Sunday 08/11/2009 : EurekaDistance: 210 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 01/11/2009) - Click here for Permanent version
There are cafes at Two Mills, Beeston Lock Gate and (if you are early enough) Astbury. If you enter the event but find that you cannot ride on the day because of bad weather, bad health, or family commitments, the ride is registered as a Permanent so you can ride at some more convenient (and warmer) time of year.
Contact: Peter Hammond |
| | Peak AudaxA Cheshire Safari
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 Sunday 08/11/2009 : A Cheshire SafariDistance: 155 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 01/11/2009)
This event takes in Tatton deer park as well as Chester Zoo, with stops at Eureka cyclists cafe and the Great Budworth Ice Cream farm (don't worry - they also serve hot snacks if it's a touch chilly for an ice cream).
Contact: Peter Hammond |
| | Peak AudaxWinter Solstice
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 Sunday 20/12/2009 : Winter SolsticeDistance: 201 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 13/12/2009) - Click here for Permanent version
The recommended route uses lanes to reach controls at Farndon, Market Drayton and Middlewich, although if icy you might feel more comfortable finding your own way using more major roads. There will be toilets at the start but note that there are no refreshments at the finish. On the other hand the entry is a bargain at £2 (that's £4 if you aren't a member of AUK, CTC or BCF). In view of the time of year, this is a ride for experienced Audaxers - don't forget your lights and warm clothing! Bring a map as you may need to find your way around icy lanes. There are plenty of pubs, shops, garages and cafés marked on the route sheet, although this close to Christmas, not all of them might be available, so make sure you carry suitable rations. If you enter the event but find that you cannot ride on the day because of bad weather, bad health, or family commitments, the ride is registered as a Permanent so you can ride at some more convenient (and warmer) time of year.
Contact: Mike Wigley |
| | Peak AudaxA Whitegate Christmas
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 Sunday 20/12/2009 : A Whitegate ChristmasDistance: 121 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 13/12/2009)
The ride starts from near Bredbury Station (close to M60 j25) with a cup of tea at the start. There's a café at Cotebrook in mid Cheshire, with no hills. There's nothing at the finish, just post your brevet card through the letter box where you started.
Contact: Mike Wigley |
| | Peak AudaxA Hopey New Year
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Sunday 03/01/2010 : A Hopey New YearDistance: 108 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 27/12/2009)
The start/finish is at sports centre in Bradwell just outside Hope. There will be tea/coffee at the start and soup at the finish. The route is mainly decent B roads, with some sections of quieter A roads and a short section on unclassified roads (which can be avoided). The route has been designed to give the event a good chance of running unless the weather is unusually bad. Route finding should be easy. There are two controls. At Ashbourne we are using the Peak Cycle Hire Centre at the bottom of the Tissington Trail where they serve hot snacks and drinks at very reasonable prices (but no indoor seating - although it's always dry under the tunnel!). The second control is an info at Onecote. There are also a couple of good cafes on the route plus several coffee shops, and you will never be more than a few km from a pub. Although there is a fair amount of climbing the hills are not desperate. If you are not familiar with Audax events or winter riding some local knowledge is pretty essential. The route is quite exposed in places so plan your gear accordingly and err on the side of caution. Unless you are sure you can finish in daylight (and that's unlikely for mortals) you'll need decent lights as there are unlit roads right up to the finish.
Contact: David Darricott |
| | Peak AudaxA Mere Two Hundred
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 Sunday 24/01/2010 : A Mere Two HundredDistance: 200 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 17/01/2010) - Click here for Permanent version
Starting from Cheadle Village Hall with a cup of tea or coffee, you will mainly be on lanes to cafes at Delamere, Ellesmere, The Raven at Prees Heath and the Priest House at Audlem
Contact: Dave Colley |
| | Peak AudaxA Mere Century
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Sunday 24/01/2010 : A Mere CenturyDistance: 160 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 17/01/2010)
More Lanes to Audlem (where you will find the Priest House cafe), before returning to Cheadle.
Contact: Dave Colley |
| | Peak AudaxNewport
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 Sunday 21/02/2010 : NewportDistance: 201 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 14/02/2010) - Click here for Permanent version
Toilets and tea or coffee at the start, hot soup at the finish, a flat ride through the Cheshire and Shropshire Plains - what more could you ask for? Well, good weather I suppose. Bring your waterproofs and warm clothing just in case and don't forget your lights. Plenty of cafes along the way at Radway, Newport, Audlem and Middlewich
Contact: Norbert Gajda |
| | Peak AudaxRadway
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Sunday 21/02/2010 : RadwayDistance: 153 kmNo entries on the line (deadline 14/02/2010) - Click here for Permanent version
This is a good 'taster' event for those new to Audax, with it's easy terrain and friendly cafes, but don't forget those waterproofs and warm clothing. You ought not to need lights - but you're best to bring them just in case.
Contact: Norbert Gajda |
