Cyclosport Events 2010

Horseshoe Grimpeur
Llangollen - Sunday, 25 April 2010 - 107km, 2600m ascent

A climbing challenge to test your legs with a loop through Clocaenog Forest and the Clwydian Hills to a summit finish at the Ponderosa Cafe.


Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Challenge
Froncysyllte, near Llangollen - Sunday, 23 May 2010 - 170km, 3000m ascent

A challenging and scenic cycling event, taking in a number of major climbs. Devised as preparation for the Etape du Tour and Marmotte cyclosports. Fully route marked with two food and water stops.




Other Rides
Mills Hills
Run as an Audax event in 2008 and 2009. Different format for 2010. Follow link to event page for details
The Three Lakes
Run as an Audax event in 2009. Will not be run in 2010. Follow link to event page for details
Useful Links
etape.org.uk
Ron Cutler's dedicated Etape du Tour site. Training tips, advice and information for those planning to ride the Etape du Tour and useful background for anyone planning to ride cyclosports in general.
Rider Blogs
Ian Callaghan & Matt Ulyatt's Tour de France Blog
Ian rode the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct audax as part of his preparation for an epic ride with Matt Ulyatt in the wheel tracks of the Tour de France. They rode the entire route of the 2008 Tour, stage for stage, two days behind the pros. An immense personal achievement let alone raising money for two charities.
Frank Kinlan's Blog
Frank rode my audaxes in 2008 and has been kind enough to write up his experiences. Look in his archives (links at the bottom of the page) for the months of June and October 2008.
Weather
Some local weather stations and forecasts to help you decide whether to pack sunblock or waterproofs.
8 day forecast for Wrexham
from Weather Online
Rainfall radar
Met Office radar showing rainfall across the British Isles.
Vyrnwy
Met Office observations from Lake Vyrnwy weather station.
Snowdon
Weather station.
Chester
West Chester College weather station just south of Chester City.

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