The Four Minute Mile

Description

210km cycling event starting from Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Controls at Woburn, Oxford, Chesham and Bragbury End, Stevenage., plus 1 information control.

An anti clockwise outing to the Iffley stadium, Oxford where the four minute mile was broken in 1954 by Roger Bannister. Double crossing of Chilterns, rolling scenic ridgeline through Vale of Aylesbury.

X rated using commercial controls. Accessible by train. Cafe start, mid way stop at the Iffley Stadium cafe, Oxford, and pub finish. Makes use of the Princes Risborough - Thame greenway which is gravel in places but suitable for road bike. This time anti clockwise. Why not stretch your legs as summer clings on?

Event Date and Location

Distance:
200 km (210 km) in 14h00
Time:
07:30 to finish by 21:30
Starting from:
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Fee:
£8.00

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Please Note:
This is an updated event - these details have changed in some significant way, relative to previously published information

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:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
2000m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Hertfordshire Audax
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
22-265

Organiser Information

Organiser:
Phil Whitehurst
Email:
herts-audax@pm.me

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Routesheet:
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GPS:
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Facilities

GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers
'shoestring' event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers

Start Location

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Route Map

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