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Glapwell 106km "Peek at the Peak" Early July. Clear & accurate routesheet apart from slightly overstated distances. Controls in Eyam & Elton plus 4 info controls. 2nd cafe closed but others listed on routesheet and besides there was plenty of cake at the first. Route a bit fiddly near start & end b...

:roll: Tommy Godwin called round today and left me a few copies of the book that he has written, entitled ;; "IT WASN'T THAT EASY" They will retail at £15. A quick browse through at the pictures leaves me thinking it should be a good, humerous read. Anyone interested in a copy? I picked up a copy ...

Parkend 111km "Lumpy Scrumpy" Mid May. Through Forest of Dean, to Eastnor Castle via Marcle Ridge and returning via Linton Ridge and more forest. Good routesheet, clear instructions although the distances are inaccurate. Would be a beautiful ride on a nice day. Only one stop at a van with hot drink...

Bishops Lydeard 113km "Dustman Dave's Demon Hilly" Mid-late April Routesheet good and easy to follow despite distances only being given for controls & info's. Lovely route all way round including coast, moors, a lake, quaint villages, oh yes and a few hills. Goes over the northern edge of Exmoor to...

Shenstone 160km “Derbyshire Dalesâ€￾

Mid-late April
Route sheet accurate but poorly formatted and without distances
Controls at Village Halls in Ipstones & Wyaston plus 2 info controls. Coffee & cakes only at controls – take extra food or get some in Hartington, nice cafe down hill just off route apparently.
1680m climbing. Long hill towards & beyond first control plus further long hills in middle section across Peak National Park.
A bit monotonous from Yoxall back to Lichfield on fairly busy roads otherwise mainly quiet roads – section through Peak National Park particularly scenic.
Take care on steep descent towards Lower Tean, tight bend half way down, I nearly went off-road.
Starts at village hall - parking at train station or near local shops
Other distances 102km & 213km

Picklescott 102km “Long Mynd 2000â€￾

Late March / early April
Good route sheet
Control at Bishops Castle café plus four roadside controls
Briefly into Wales - over Kerry Ridgeway to Sarn and then back to Anchor
Big climbs start middle & end - 1880m total
Don't hang around at start - first control after 10km with steep climbs
Also best not to stop too long in Bishops Castle - long climb to 3rd control
Long mainly descending section after 3rd control
Route varies taking either Asterton Bank or Burway up to Long Mynd
Start at village hall - parking tight but alternative parking signed
Other distances: 59km

Coalport 105km “Discovering Shropshire" (now from Upton Magna) September Good route sheet Controls at Acton Scott tea room & Ray’s Farm 2 info controls Pleasant route, mainly quiet lanes. Quite popular - about 50 entrants Quite hilly 1680m climbing. Main hills in the middle section but some lon...

Redditch 162km “Broadway"

Mid July
Good route sheet
Pleasant route, undulating but no really big hills.
Controls at Wellsesbourne airfield, Broadway Corners tea room & Craycombe
6 info controls
Sparse field - only about 12 entrants
HQ at cricket club, parking OK
Other distances 109km & 200km

Redditch 109km "Broadway Babe" Mid July Good route sheet Controls at Broadway Corners tea room & Craycombe tea room 4 info controls Pleasant route, mainly quiet lanes, a few hills but nothing challenging Quite popular - approx 50 entrants HQ at cricket club, parking OK Other distances 162km & 200km

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