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The Cottonopolis 400 Horwich, nr Bolton Darrell Whittle
400Km

Summary

417Km cycling event starting from Horwich, nr Bolton.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Ribchester
  • Ripon
  • Skipton
  • Holmfirth
  • Hope Valley
  • Knutsford
  • Middlebrook McDonalds/Asda ATM
  • Plus 2 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

A challenging broad circuit of north west England. **You are advised after this event to get some sleep before driving**.

It's back for it's second year. With 417km and 7100m of climbing it's certainly not going to be for everyone but if you like challenge...

A 6am start from Horwich near Bolton, north through Bowland, east across the Dales, south via Ripon and Skipton, up and down the steep West York valleys, into the Peak District via Strines Road, west via Castleton and Winnats Pass, some flat bits at the end through Cheshire in the evening or early hours back to Horwich. It will be a full day out.

Event Date and Location

  • Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
  • Time: 06:00 to finish by 11:09 (+1 days)
  • Distance: 400 km (417 km) in 29h09
  • Starting from: Horwich, nr Bolton
  • Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
  • Entries close at: 999 riders

Event Information

Speed:
14.3-30 km/h
Climb:
7110m
AAA:
7
Category:
BR
Body:
Peak Audax CTC
Audax Points:
4
Event No:
25-397

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Minimal Organiser Facilities
Parking at start
Parking 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