Deben and Ore Byways

Description

61km cycling event starting from Debenham, Suffolk. Controls at Blaxhall Village Hall and Debenham., plus 1 information control.

Community fundraising event exploring the beautiful scenery of the Deben and Ore catchments on minor roads throughout, passing through charming villages.

You'll climb out to the Deben valley from near its source and pass through Earl Soham to Framlingham, near the source of the Ore, with views over the mere to the castle. To Cransford village and passing through Great Glemham to control at Blaxhall Village Hall; where you might meet some 100k riders (but don't follow them when you leave). Onward, the renowned Campsea Ashe station cafe before the delightful wooded lane crossing the Deben at Loudham. Then the charming villages of Pettistree and Charsfield to Cretingham, returning along Thorpe Lane beside the Deben.

Event Date and Location

Distance:
50 km (61 km) in 6h06
Time:
09:30 to finish by 15:36
Starting from:
Debenham, Suffolk
Fee:
£9.00

This event is now closed

NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.

Event Information

Speed:
10-25 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Club Mid-Essex
Audax Points:
0.5
Event No:
24-763

Organiser Information

Organiser:
David Coupe
Email:
coupeaudax@gmail.com
Phone:
n/a
Website:

The following extra information has been provided by the event organiser

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Routesheet:
Download routesheet (.pdf) updated 17 09 2024
GPS:
Download GPS (.gpx) updated 17 09 2024

Facilities

Camping near start
Camping near start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Showers
Showers
Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start

Start Location

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Route Map

no route map supplied

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Creative
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