The Capitals of East Anglia

Description

319km cycling event starting from Girton, Cambridge. Controls at Ipswich, Dunwich, Norwich, Watton, Ely and Girton, Cambridge.

Second running of this 300km event from Cambridge that heads far out into the ‘wilds’ of Suffolk, dips a toe in the North Sea at Dunwich, visits ‘civilised’ Norfolk, and heads home via the “Ship of the Fens” at Ely.

The route visits capitals of ancient kingdoms, regions and tribes, as well as capitals of religion and learning, all in East Anglia. The route starts with a bit of a climb that won't trouble any ‘uplanders’ and then rolls steadily from there to the coast along deserted lanes and quiet roads via the old trading port of Ipswich, to dip a toe in the sea at ancient Dunwich. The return heads to the bustling be-castled cathedral city of Norwich, and then across the flatness of the Fens to pass the doors of Ely Cathedral, before heading back to the sleepy spires of Cambridge. This is an x-rated event; there is no hall.

Event Date and Location

Distance:
300 km (319 km) in 21h16
Time:
06:00 to finish by 03:16
Starting from:
Girton, Cambridge
Fee:
£7.00

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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:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
2200m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Cambridge Audax
Audax Points:
3
Event No:
21-112

Organiser Information

Organiser:
Nick Wilkinson
Email:
nick@camaudax.uk
Phone:
07500 787785
Website:

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Routesheet:
No Route sheet uploaded
GPS:
Download GPS (.zip) updated 26 02 2024

Facilities

GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Parking at start
Parking at start
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers
Youth Hostel at or near start
Youth Hostel at or near start

Start Location

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Route Map

The Capitals of East Anglia

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