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Looks like a Welsh Dragon Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol Oliver Iles
200Km

Summary

214Km cycling event starting from Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Abergavenny
  • Crickhowell
  • Pontypool
  • Stoke Gifford
  • Plus 6 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

Back for 2023 a 215k Severn Bridge Series GOLD 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 breath-taking ride into the Brecon Beacons National Park climbing up through the Black Mountain ranges.

Highlights include;

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

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

3. Exploringáthe Wye Valley along the Symonds Yat to Monmouth Cycle Path.á

4. Climbing the world famous Tumble from the little used Govilon track route.

5. An opportunity to visit Symonds Yat Rock and enjoy the amazing views of the Wye Valley.

6. Cycling past the wonder of Llandegueth Reservoir.

7. Enjoy fine views of the New Severn Bridge as you ride through Shirenewton.

Mostly quiet lanes and minor roads with easy navigation

Event Medal available for purchase ú4.00

See Route Here - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1617480?units=km

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

This event qualifies as a 200k ride in the Super Rouleur Award - See Details Here - https://audaxwales.com/super-rouleur-award/

FULL EVENT DETAILS AT www.audaxwales.com/events/looks-like-a-welsh-dragon/

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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: 07:30 to finish by 21:46
  • Distance: 200 km (214 km) in 14h16
  • Starting from: Abbey Wood Retail Park, Filton, Bristol

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
3420m
AAA:
3.5
Category:
BR
Body:
Audax Cymru
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
23-849

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