Mendip Flip Flop - Century Ride

Description

160km cycling event starting from Warmley, Bristol. Controls at Sweets Tea Room and Warmley., plus 8 information controls.

Back for 2022 a 160k cycling SILVER GRIMPEUR AAA rated cycling event from Warmley Waiting Room.

Includes free finishers rectangular route map patch for all riders.

Starting from Warmley Waiting Room opening early for Drinks & Rolls.

Explore the Chew Lakes, Somerset Levels & the Mendip Hills with no less than 3 climbs up including the infamous climb out of Draycott with it's 20% segment and descend the world-famous Cheddar Gorge.

You will pass along the Avon Valley Railway on the B2B cycle path before climbing up and riding through one of Bath's best kept secrets and considered one of Seven Cycle Wonders of the World - The iconic Two Tunnels @ 1.03 miles in length it is the longest cycling tunnel in the UK.

A nice section along the Somerset Levels with views of Glastonbury Tor in the distance before you stop at Sweets Tea Room halfway around for refreshments getting you ready for Climb 2 and 3 of the Mendip Hills.

Mostly quiet lanes and roads with easy navigation.

Two Tunnels Circular Event Patch available for purchase £1.50

GPS file download https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1036575?units=km

Entry on the Line (EOL) possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.

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Event Date and Location

Date:

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 Add Event to my Personal Calendar

Distance:

150 km (160 km) in 10h40

Time:

08:00 to finish by 18:40

Starting from:

Warmley, Bristol

Fee:

£10.00

Closing Date:

Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full

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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.