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Outline arrangements for the event. These will, necessarily, be revised as the day approaches. Final details will be notified a few days before the event. Start and FinishStart at the southern end of Telford's Aqueduct. Finish at the Froncysyllte Community Centre at the nothern end of the aqueduct.View on Google Maps. Just off A5. Easy access from Midlands (Shrewsbury & M54/M6) and North-West (Chester & A483/M56).
Maximum Number of EntriesThe maximum number of entries is 300.RoutesThe full Challenge route is 170km and 3000m ascent. Details, map, routesheet, GPX download can be found on the Route page. Llangollen Panorama and the Telford RouteThe final climb of the day to the Llagolen Panorama, is hard at the best of times. With close to 100 miles in your legs, it will be a real test. But that's why the event is a challenge. However, experience tells us that some riders will have seen quite enough hills by this point. Accordingly, you have the option to follow the River Dee for a slightly shorter and relatively flat run thru Llangollen and on to the finish. You will be classified as finishing the 'Telford' route. Directions to the StartBy RoadFrom A483/A5: leave at Llangollen exit (A5), down hill to straight over at roundabout. Continue on A5 to Froncysyllte, right at sign to Trevor Basin and Aqueduct. Marshalls will direct you to the appropriate parking areas.By RailNearest railway station is Ruabon, approx. 5km away. Then mostly downhill.Leave station and R onto Wrexham Road (B5605); SO@O, 0.5; R, sp Country Park, 3.3; L@T (Queens Hotel), 4.5; L in dip, 4.6; L@T into New Rd, 4.7 to Trevor Basin. FacilitiesParking is at, and near, the Trevor Basin (start). Marshalls will direct you to the appropriate car parking area. Please park where directed.The Community Centre will be open from 7:30am. Tea/coffee will be served. And there is a McDonald's on the A483 junction with the A5 (Halton). Public toilets are near the start (Trevor Basin). A sag wagon will travel the course after the event and recover any stranded riders to the start. Please inform the organiser using the 'phone number on your timing card should you require assistance. Control points have some basic tools and essential spares (e.g. inner tubes). A charge may be made for any spares supplied. Marshals and assistants are not permitted to work on bikes. Food and Water on the RouteFood and water is supplied at both feed stops. Food is simple: bread, cheese, fruit, maybe some cake. We make no promises that supplies are vegetarian, free from nuts etc. However, those with special dietary needs may leave their own food at the start to be taken to the feed stations.Additional water only stops will be provided at marshalling points. Locations to be advised. For those taking a more leisurely approach to the day, the route passes several cyclist friendly cafes. The cafes will be identified on the route card and you are welcome to stop at them but please keep the time limit in mind.
Feed stops will close when the latest starting rider can no longer
reach them at the minimum speed of 17kmh-1.
Feed stops are also check points.
You must visit them within the times specified
and have your time recorded to be classified as a finisher.
At the FinishTea on the terrace at the Froncysyllte Community Centre. All riders will recieve a beverage of their choice (tea/coffee/coke etc.). Other fayre will be available to purchase; they do very nice cakes. In addition, supplies from the feed stops will be brought to the finish.Hazards
In general, the roads are well surfaced with excellent visibility.
But be aware that:
All in a day's ride and nothing you can't anticipate. But, if you are riding in a group please alert following riders who may be unsighted.
Otherwise, read the road and have a good day out.
It is probably worth noting that this event attracts a large contingient of local riders, some of whom can be presumed to know the roads well. Please bear this in mind before chasing someone you don't know down a steep descent. HelmetsHelmets must be worn. It is a condition of our insurance that we require all participants to wear a hard-shell helmet while riding. In view of the the terrain and the speed of some descents, this is probably for the best.Tools and SparesIf you still use tube tyres, you are advised to at least carry two spare inner tubes and something to inflate them with. There are very limited service facilities at the controls.RubbishPlease do not discard your energy bar wrappers on the road. There are rubbish bags at the controls.InsuranceInsurance cover for the event organiser is arranged through Cyclosport.org. No cover is provided for riders, who are advised to make their own insurance arrangements. Remember, you are deemed to be on a private excursion and responsible for your own actions. Membership of CTC, Cyclosport.org or British Cycling provides third-party insurance cover and legal assistance should you be involved in any incident whilst riding your bike. Including participation in events of this type.Points of Interest
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
was built by Thomas Telford between 1795 & 1805.
It carries the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union canal
38 metres above the River Dee.
The aqueduct was named a World Heritage Site in 2009.
The Horseshoe Pass features in the National Hillclimb Championship. Record for the 3.75km from just below the Britannia Inn to the lay-by stands at a shade over 9 minutes. Your Questions
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