The ACME Grand - Further West

Description

1004km cycling event starting from Witham, Essex. Controls at Buntingford, St Neots, Towcester, Banbury, Tewkesbury, Chepstow, Tonypandy, Llandovery, Lampeter, Port Talbot, Barry, Chepstow, Pershore, Wellesbourne, Towcester, St Neots, Buntingford and Witham., plus 1 information control.

We're just going over to see the neighbours! An X-rated event for experienced randonneurs. Car park start (£5 fee). Arrange your accommodation (see the information sheet) and schedule. Postal finish. Medal included.

Rider information, route sheet and gps will be sent out to entrants. Uses part of the 'Gavin and Stacey' 400km permanent route to South Wales, taking in the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and Welsh Valleys. Unlike last time [2018], the ride goes direct to the Rhondda Valley, Llandovery and further west to Lampeter, returning via the Black Mountain and a flatter route nearer the coast through Port Talbot. Route then returns via Cardiff and Newport, the Forest of Dean and the Vale of Evesham to rejoin the outbound route at Towcester. Several 'budget hotels' located at strategic points on or near the route. Postal finish.

Event Date and Location

Date:

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

1000 km (1004 km) in 75h00

Time:

11:00 to finish by 14:00 (+3 days)

Starting from:

Witham, Essex

Fee:

£5.00

Closing Date:

Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full

Entries close at:

50 riders

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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.