| The Montgomery
Madness - Route The 208km route follows quiet B roads and lanes
with only short sections of A road taking in Bewdley, Bromyard, Ludlow, Knighton,
Montgomery and Bridgnorth. This challenging route includes approximately 3,450m
of climbing and crosses the Kerry Ridgeway, White Grit, Stiperstones, Long Mynd
and Wenlock Edge amongst others. There are spectacular views of the Stretton Hills,
Worcestershire, Salop & Herefordshire. Start & Finish Points  You
may start at Bewdley or at any other control. Riders may also start and finish
at Church Stretton though you will need to treat this as an extra control providing
supporting evidence of passage for your Brevet Card.
Bike Route Toaster
Map A map of the route and GPX downloads are available at http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=99248
The Climbs This route is NOT flat and includes around
3,450 metres of climbing. Significant climbs include: 
Cleobury Hill (leaving Bewdley) - Rock
- Stanford Bank (included
in Beacon's Little Mountain Time Trial)
- Mortimer's Forest (soon after
Ludlow)
- Before and after New Invention between Knighton and Clun
-
The long climb up onto The Kerry Ridgeway after Clun
- White Grit, rarely
ridden and little known to many cyclists
- Stiperstones
- The
Long Mynd
- Wenlock Edge at Longville
- Up-down; up-down; up-down;
up-down between Bridgnorth and Bewdley
Check your brakes Some
descents are steep and winding. Riders should be particularly careful when descending
from Long Mynd towards Church Stretton. The road is exposed to one side, winds
and includes a cattle grid part way down the steep descent. Road Conditions
Some of the unclassified lanes may be covered by grime during winter. Sections
to watch out for include: - Tenbury to Ludlow
- Between
the B4539 and Knighton (the direct A4113 is a cleaner alternative)
- Clun
and over the Kerry Ridgeway
- The Long Mynd and Stiperstones can be ice-bound
in mid-winter
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