Double Dutch, Ship of the Fens

Description

206km cycling event starting from Huntingdon. Controls at March, Kings Lynn, Ely and Huntingdon., plus 5 information controls.

Go to Holland for the day without having to fill out a PLF! A flat Easter Saturday tour of the Fen with waterways bulbfields and history.

'The supreme building of the Fen is this fantastical vessel, this beatific ghost ship sailing across the dark earth. It belongs in a dreamscape. It offers solace, sanctuary, safety. Not because it happens to be Ely Cathedral, but because it is 70 feet above the land around it and not immersible. This is the Fen Ark' (check website link for the full video)

New route includes more of the River Great Ouse alongside the 'secret' 2021 boat race route to the Isle of Ely with its striking cathedral some of the Cambridge (mis)guided busway and historic St Ives. Starts from Huntingdon station car park with convenient trains from London (check timetables trains depart from Kings Cross and St Pancras). Pub finish, includes a chocolate Easter Bunny for all riders.

Route sheet and gpx will be emailed

**STOP PRESS!!! TULIPS LOCATED WILL BE ADVISED ON THE DAY**

Event Date and Location

Date:
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
Distance:
200 km (206 km) in 13h44
Time:
08:00 to finish by 21:44
Starting from:
Huntingdon
Fee:
£4.50 (£5.00 when paying with PayPal)

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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:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
West Sussex CTC
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
22-555

Organiser Information

Organiser:
Martin Malins
Email:
malinseastg@tiscali.co.uk
Phone:
n/a
Website:
Organiser Website (opens new window)

The following extra information has been provided by the event organiser

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Routesheet:
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GPS:
Download GPS (.zip) updated 17 04 2024

Facilities

'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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