Paris and Moscow in the Spring
Wadsley (North Sheffield)
Tony Gore
Summary
206Km cycling event starting from Wadsley (North Sheffield).Controls at
- Start
- Olive Tree Cafe, Totties Garden Centre
- Mirfield
- Scholes
- Saltaire
- Wadsley Church Hall
- Plus 7 information controls
Description
Paris and Moscow, West Yorkshire, that is, both passed on this loop through the green belt surrounding the West Yorkshire industrial belt. Possible cafΘ stops in the first half then excellent refreshments at the end.Hilly outward leg heads through 'Summer Wine' country and the Pennine foothills to the UNESCO heritage village of Saltaire. Then turn eastwards, eventually reaching flatter country south of York, before the South Yorkshire ridges provide a sting in the tail.
Event Date and Location
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
- Time: 08:00 to finish by 22:24
- Distance: 200 km (206 km) in 14h24
- Starting from: Wadsley (North Sheffield)
- Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
- Entries close at: 40 riders
Event Information
Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
2950m
AAA:
3
Category:
BR
Body:
Sheffield District CTC
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
25-133
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Downloads
Route Sheet
Gps File