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The Kidderminster Killer Audax - Saturday
18th August 2012
| Distance: |
213km |
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Climbing: | 3750m |
| AAA Points: |
3.75 | | Start / Finish: |
Belbroughton, near Kidderminster | |
Controls: | 3 - Acton Scott,
Montgomery & Ludlow | | Average
overall speed required: | 14.3 - 30kph |
The Kidderminster Killer was founded by Dave Pountney of
Kidderminster CTC in 1989. Since then, the Killer has become
a renowned 'classic' on the audax calendar and for good reason.
The many hills along the route provide a challenge but they
also reward participants with some spectacular views and scenery.
The route passes through some very countryside of all hews
and colours from the rolling wooded hills of Shropshire to
the high heather clad hills of the Long Mynd and Stiperstones.
Aside from the countless miles of rural country lanes, the
Kidderminster Killer passes through some charming market towns
that are so typical of The Marches.
Riders familiar with the Kidderminster Killer will be aware
of the many climbs en-route. The new Beacon RCC version includes
3,750 of ascent and is only a little flatter than Dave Pountney's
version. So, for audax riders collecting AAA points, this
event is a must. The 2012 outbound route is totally new and
includes a crossing over The Severn, an ascent over Wenlock
Edge, a traverse around Ragleth Hill and a climb up The Burway
onto the Long Mynd. After Montgomery, we return via the old
route to pass through Clun and Ludlow to Stourport. After
which it is a few easy miles back to the Headquarters for
food and drink.
 Highlights
include:
- A new outbound route whcih
includes passages across The River Severn, The Long Mynd and around the side of
Brown Clee through Ditton Priors
- Excellent commercial cafe controls at
Acton Scott Farm Museum (TV's 'The Victorian Farm'); Montgomery; and, Ludlow
- Crossings
of the spectacular heather clad hills of the Long Mynd via The Burway, and over
The Stiperstones.
- Traverses around the sides of Ragleth Hill and Heath
Mynd
- A return journey via the traditional Kidderminster Killer Route from
Church Stoke
- Food and drink once you have returned back at GHQ Belbroughton
Route details can be found at: http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=289230
A comprehensive route card will become available nearer to the date of
the event. Participants need to be aware that: - The
route is challenging and should not be underestimated
- It is rare for
audaxers to complete the Kidderminster Killer in less than 10 hours
- Some
descents are technical in nature and require the utmost care especially where
lanes are narrow and with bends
- Lanes may also be a grubby if wet
-
Like all audaxes, your ride is a 'private excursion' and no rescue service is
provided but there are a few rail stations en-route should run into difficulties
- Riders need to complete the route within an average speed of 14.3 to
30kph
- Riders need to bypass a ford beyond Highley but a nearby footbridge
is available
- Some of the controls are unstaffed and riders will need
to collect stickers for their Brevet Card
We would to thank the following
cafes for hosting controls on this event: |
