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I have done this a couple of times. It is good. Two groups with the first one at race pace.

'BOCC Reliability Ride
​Date: 02/03/2025
Start Location: The Guide Hut, Kidderminster Rd, Bromsgrove
Sign-On Time: From 9:30am, first group start at 10:00am, second group at 10:05am.
Distance Options: 101km (including Fish Hill) or 95km (skipping the hill)
Entry Fee: £5 per rider
Beneficiary: All profits will be donated to Charity

​https://www.bromsgrovecycling.co.uk/reliabillty-ride


Starting and finishing at the Guide Hut on Kidderminster Rd, riders can choose between two routes:

101km option, which includes the iconic Fish Hill for an extra challenge.

95km route for those who prefer a slightly shorter ride, bypassing the hill.'

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Thanks Ade, I shared it with my brother who’s a ride leader with Evesham Wheelers and he said absolutely not up Fish Hill on health & safety grounds.
It’s the A44 to Oxford and two lanes up, one down 60mph zone, I’ve driven it plenty of times and never thought I’d like to ride it.
The lanes around the back (Snowshill, Saintbury & Dovers) are far more cycling friendly.

Carl_Williams wrote: ↑

07 Feb 2025 20:16

Thanks Ade, I shared it with my brother who’s a ride leader with Evesham Wheelers and he said absolutely not up Fish Hill on health & safety grounds.
It’s the A44 to Oxford and two lanes up, one down 60mph zone, I’ve driven it plenty of times and never thought I’d like to ride it.
The lanes around the back (Snowshill, Saintbury & Dovers) are far more cycling friendly.

There is the 95km option which misses out Fish Hill. What can happen if you do that is the fast group comes past near the end of the ride - giving you the possibility of jumping on for the final stretch at a faster pace.