All that Glitters isn't Gold - Century Ride Logo
All that Glitters isn't Gold - Century Ride Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol Oliver Iles
150Km

Summary

163Km cycling event starting from Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Pontypool
  • Pontypool
  • Stoke Gifford
  • Plus 3 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

Back for 2023 a 160k Century Ride - Severn Bridge Series BRONZE GRIMPEUR AAA event. ||Includes free finishers' rectangular route map patch for all riders
An event for experienced Randonneurs, capable of riding long distances in all conditions, carrying all necessary food, clothing, spares, first aid etc

A very audacious but breathtaking ride into the Southern Edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Highlights include;

1. 22% Climb in Wentwood.

2. Canalside Coffee Stop in Pontypool on the Monmouthshire Canal.

3. Amazing views of the New Severn Bridge from Shirenewton.

4. Climb the 200m from Pontypool to the top of the disused railway line in Blaenavon World Heritage Site / Big Pit National Mine Museum via the National Cycle Path.

5. Passing North through broad-leaf woodland with its splendid old mining and quarrying ruins and offers fantastic views east across the valley of Afon Llwyd.

6. Ride past Garn Lakes & its Nature Reserve within the world heritage site.

7. Enjoy the off road National Cycle Network Paths to Brynmawr and Abertillery.


See Route Here - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1623234?units=km

Mostly quiet lanes and minor roads with easy navigation.

Event Medal is available for purchase ú4.00

Entry on the Line (EOL) possible - ú3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.

This event qualifies as a 150k ride in the Super Rouleur Award - See Details Here - www.audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/

FULL EVENT DETAILS AT www.audaxwales.com/events/all-that-glitters-isnt-gold-century-ride/

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Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

  • Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
  • Time: 08:00 to finish by 18:52
  • Distance: 150 km (163 km) in 10h52
  • Starting from: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
2209m
AAA:
2.25
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Cymru
Audax Points:
1.5
Event No:
23-847

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File