Back for 2024 a 160k cycling SILVER GRIMPEUR AAA event.
Free finishers patch for all riders.
Starting From Warmley Waiting Room opening early for Drinks & Rolls.
Explore the Chew Lakes & the Mendip Hills with no less than 3 climbs up including the infamous climb out of Draycott with its 20% segment and descend the world-famous Cheddar Gorge.
You will pass along the Avon Valley Railway on the B2B cycle path before climbing up and riding through one of Bath’s best-kept secrets and considered one of the Seven Cycle Wonders of the World – The iconic Two Tunnels @ 1.03 miles in length it is the longest cycling tunnel in the UK.
As you continue along the Greenway Cycle Path you will have fine views of the Cotswold Countryside and the Gothic Style Midford Castle.
Next, you’ll ride past the beautiful Chew Valley Lake before climbing to the top of the Mendips on the Old Bristol Road. A fast descent takes you to the historic town of Wells and its famous cathedral.
A flat section over the Somerset levels sets you up for your halfway refreshment stop at the cycle-friendly Sweets Café.
Next, ride through Wookey Hole before climbing to the top of the Mendips for the 2nd time.
You will then descend through the stunning Cheddar George with its dramatic vertical limescale cliffs as your backdrop before taking on the challenge of Draycott Hill at its 20% segment.
Descend through Burrington Combe Gorge before taking on the rolling section back to Warmley Waiting Rooms Cafe.
Mostly quiet lanes and roads with easy navigation.
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Two Tunnels Circular Event Patch is available for purchase £1.50
Date & Location
Date: March 16, 2024
Time: 08:00 to 18:48
Starting From: Warmley Waiting Room, Warmley.
Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, Bristol BS30 5JB.
Fee: £10
Closing Date: Enter soon as entries may close early if event is full
Event Info
Distance: 162 km in 10h 48m
Audax Points: 0
Climb: 2434m
AAA: 2.25
Speed: 13 – 30km/h
Category: BP
Body: Blacksheep CC
Event No: 23-456
Rider Event Files
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Gallery & Relive Video
Starting Location
- Warmley Waiting Room, Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Warmley, Bristol BS30 5JB
Mendip Flip Flop Route - 162 km in 10h 48m
Event Review Summary
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Mendip 150 flip flop audax
I traveled to the event from Manchester to experience cycling in the Mendip Hills. I was not disappointed. In addition to great / challenging climbs there was the opportunity to see Glastonbury tor and Wells. Great stuff. Friendly and well organised event.
Super route, lovely people, awesome cafe
Highly recommend this. A tough but fantastic ride. Brilliantly organised.
Thank you for organising the ride on Saturday. It was a great route and great to do some different roads and lanes that we hadn’t ridden before. Great views.
What you get
GPS Route
Route Sheet
Free Event Patch
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at Start / Finish
Food & Drink options en route
Parking at Start
Toilets at Start / Finish
