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| 3rd Apr 2021 | |||||
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Ride Introduction
Tackle the Wessex Beast and take on three of the Top 100 climbs in the UK. Starting from Goring near the M4 & Reading, we head west over Streatley Hill with an average gradient of over 11% before heading south to Combe Gibbet. After glorious rolling terrain near Lambourn, we ride Dragon Hill Road and see the White Horse in Uffington. The last 30km is quick on empty backroads before a sting in the tail, the 1.2km Whitchurch Hill averaging 8% before a pint & chips to celebrate at the end.
Ride Highlights
Ride Highlights
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Glorious quiet Witlshire lanes: Ride the quiet backroads in Wiltshire on rolling terrain. Cycling at it's best.
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3 Top 100 Climbs: We hit our first of three big climbs early - Streatley Hill averages 11% before adding Combe Gibbet & Dragon Hill Road
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Ride past the White Horse: Our third feed stop is close to the Uffington White Horse - a 3,000 year old hill figure.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 157km | 2,284m | 3/5 |
| Medium Route | 117km | 1528m | 2/5 |
What's Included
Private Feed Stop
Feed Stops every 40km
Mechanic
Support at start & on route
Sign-Posted Route
Fully signed route & GPX file
Timing Chips
Timing chips and Strava segments
Ride Marshalls
Supporting you on the route
After Party
Food and drink available at finish
The Wessex Beast
Tackle the Wessex Beast and take on three of the Top 100 climbs in the UK. Starting from Goring near the M4 & Reading, we head west over Streatley Hill with an average gradient of over 11% before heading south to Combe Gibbet. After glorious rolling terrain near Lambourn, we ride Dragon Hill Road and see the White Horse in Uffington. The last 30km is quick on empty backroads before a sting in the tail, the 1.2km Whitchurch Hill averaging 8% before a pint & chips to celebrate at the end.
Ride Details
Start Time : From 8am
Finish time : Cut off 6pm
Location : Goring
What’s Included
- GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
- Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
- Ride marshalls on the route to support you
- Post ride beers & food available
- Finishers medal
Route Notes
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatley Hill | 0.9km | 104m | 11.2% |  |
| Combe Gibbet | 0.9km | 79m | 9.2% | |
| Dragon Hill Road | 0.9km | 80m | 8.6% | |
| Chain Hill | 2km | 93m | 4.7% | |
| Whitchurch Hill | 1.2km | 108m | 7.6% | |
Key Climbs
| Distance | Elevation | Avg Gradient | Segment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatley Hill | 0.9km | 104m | 11.2% | |
| Dragon Hill Road | 0.9m | 80m | 8.6% | |
| Chain Hill | 2km | 93m | 4.7% | |
| Whitchurch Hill | 1.2km | 108m | 7.6% | |
Ride Rules
Riders should have water bottles, the route downloaded, suitable clothing & a bike in good condition. Helmets at all times are mandatory. We will email you Covid protocols before the ride depending on the laws and guidelines at the time.
We are lucky enough to ride in beautiful places. We have a zero tolerance litter policy – there will be bins at each feed stop so please leave the area as you found it. Please be respectful of local drivers, riders, walkers etc. This is their home, we are just there to ride our bikes. On the ride, look after other cyclists. On narrow lanes & busy sections, don’t ride two a breast. No half wheeling. Take extra caution on the descents – the nature of these rides are that they will be full of tough climbs and technical descents. We will run through the major hazards before the ride but it is your responsibility to ride to your level. By signing up for this ride, you need to be in suitable physical shape for the ride.
What's Included
GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
Ride marshalls on the route to support you
Post ride beers & food available
Finishers medal