Beacon Bakers Dozen - Sunday July 19th
Posted: 13 Jul 2020 08:29
Although not a formal club run, club run points will be awarded to those who are out at the Beacon Bakers Dozen this coming Sunday. This is an informal club run, so there are no limits to how many participate, just ride solo or in small groups and have a beer or bacon sarnie in Winchcombe at the end.
The Bakers Dozen is 13 horrible climbs in the Cotswolds, and you can ride as many or as few hills as you want. It's not a competition, just an excuse to wave at Beacon riders all day. The 'official route' is below.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO RIDE THIS EXACT ROUTE - ride 1, 2, 10 or all 13 hills in any order, it's up to you! This route goes up and then down the 13 hills, which some people don't like to do and prefer loops, so vary it as you see fit. You may just want to ride one hill, then go for a beer...and why not!
Start at any time in the morning, wear a Beacon top, ride independently or in very small groups, ride at your own pace, finish with a beer in Winchcombe town centre. Wave enthusiastically at your fellow Beacon rider!
This is the official route, but as I said, ride what you want! Come prepared for a truly horrible day, but treat it as a 'fun' social day, rather than a competition (except for those who want to blast it!)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33182274
Finally, The Bakers Dozen is a ride designed by the charity Cyclists Fighting Cancer, a charity that helps kids with cancer. If you complete this, it may be prudent to make a small donation to this worthy cause at www.cyclistsfc.org.uk to help raise crucial funds for the charity as all of their money-raising events have been cancelled during this Covid period.
The Bakers Dozen is 13 horrible climbs in the Cotswolds, and you can ride as many or as few hills as you want. It's not a competition, just an excuse to wave at Beacon riders all day. The 'official route' is below.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO RIDE THIS EXACT ROUTE - ride 1, 2, 10 or all 13 hills in any order, it's up to you! This route goes up and then down the 13 hills, which some people don't like to do and prefer loops, so vary it as you see fit. You may just want to ride one hill, then go for a beer...and why not!
Start at any time in the morning, wear a Beacon top, ride independently or in very small groups, ride at your own pace, finish with a beer in Winchcombe town centre. Wave enthusiastically at your fellow Beacon rider!
This is the official route, but as I said, ride what you want! Come prepared for a truly horrible day, but treat it as a 'fun' social day, rather than a competition (except for those who want to blast it!)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33182274
Finally, The Bakers Dozen is a ride designed by the charity Cyclists Fighting Cancer, a charity that helps kids with cancer. If you complete this, it may be prudent to make a small donation to this worthy cause at www.cyclistsfc.org.uk to help raise crucial funds for the charity as all of their money-raising events have been cancelled during this Covid period.