THE EASTERN ROUTE

The start/finish is at Duddon Village Hall  Willington Road  Tarporley  CW6 0EZ where there is ample free parking. 

This ride covers 80 miles through the Eastern side of our region---predominately on roads or cycleways.

 The first leg is through Delamere Forest to Whitegate Station, which allows for an optional cafe break. The route continues on through Davenham and Swettenham before heading to Astbury near Congleton (lunch).  The return leg is via Hassall Green, Church Minshull and Alpraham to an optional cafe break at Bunbury.  The final stretch is past historic Beeston Castle then along well named Corkscrew Lane to shortly arrive back at Duddon.

AT THE START---

Booking in  to the Hall starts at 08:15 Car park gate open from 07:45.  

Free tea/coffee/biscuits provided at start and finish  Small groups of up to 8 riders maximum are to be released on to the course by a Marshal.  This is to avoid clogging up the lanes and to stagger arrivals at lunch.  Suggest that if you wish to ride with colleagues, you pre-select groups in the Hall.

The car park gate is to be locked after the event at 19:00.  If for any reason you are to be delayed---phone your organiser to make necessary arrangements.

EVENT FEATURES AND ENTRY DETAILS

This event is established for small groups of self led riders; it is not a race or a sportive.  There is no sag wagon.  If you get into difficulties or cannot finish the ride----contact the event organiser on the phone number given on the route sheet.  We shall do our best to help---but are unlikely to be in a position to provide a rescue service.

The minimum age for entries is 16 years old on 01/01/2024.  Any rider under the age of 18y on this date must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout the ride.

At Chester and North Wales CTC we welcome cyclists of all ages and abilities. You do not have to be a member of Cycling UK (formerly CTC) although we encourage you to join our national organisation Cycling UK.

CAFES And LUNCH

Lunch---  Filled bap or beans on toast/lemon cake/tea or coffee is provided at Glebe farm Astbury. The cost of lunch  is included in the entry fee.  There is to be a marshal in place to record your safe progress and validate your lunch claim which is provided by a voucher allowing you to make your meal choice at the start. 

Additional refreshments are available at Whitegate (20 miles;  just over bridge with traffic lights; 100 yards on L), Bunbury (Tilly's on return) and possibly Beeston castle---none of the cafe refreshments are included in entry fee.

ONCE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP----

Following your entry you will receive email confirmation.  It is not possible to post this information.

Shortly after the closing date of May 12, the route sheet and GPS file are to be made available to you.  (No entries accepted beyond this or on the day). The route sheet contains a wealth of information---especially regarding your safety and also gives your event phone number.  It is essential that you read this route sheet---even if you intend to ride by following GPS.

 We look forward to seeing you at Duddon.

THE WESTERN ROUTE

The start/finish is at Duddon Village Hall  Willington Road  Tarporley  CW6 0EZ where there is ample free parking. 

This ride covers 50 miles through the western side of our region---predominately on roads and cycleways.

 The first leg is through Delamere Forest to Whitegate Station, which allows for an optional cafe break. The route continues on past Oulton Park to Bunbury (lunch).  The return leg is via Brindley and Cholmondley followed by historic Beeston Castle to shortly arrive back at Duddon.

AT THE START---

Booking in  to the Hall starts at 09:30.   We ask all riders for the Western route not to arrive in the car park before 09:15 to enable us to despatch the Eastern leg riders safely.

Free tea/coffee/biscuits provided at start and finish  Small groups of up to 8 riders maximum are to be released on to the course by a Marshal.  This is to avoid clogging up the lanes and to stagger arrivals at lunch.  Suggest that if you wish to ride with colleagues, you pre-select groups in the Hall.

The car park gate is to be locked after the event at 19:00.  If for any reason you are to be delayed---phone your organiser to make necessary arrangements.

EVENT FEATURES AND ENTRY DETAILS

This event is established for small groups of self led riders; it is not a race or a sportive.  There is no sag wagon.  If you get into difficulties or cannot finish the ride----contact the event organiser on the phone number given on the route sheet.  We shall do our best to help---but are unlikely to be in a position to provide a rescue service.

The minimum age for entries is 10 years old on 01/01/2024.  Any rider under the age of 18y on this date must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout the ride.

At Chester and North Wales CTC we welcome cyclists of all ages and abilities. You do not have to be a member of Cycling UK (formerly CTC) although we encourage you to join our national organisation Cycling UK.

CAFES And LUNCH

Lunch--- Beans on toast/cake/tea or coffee is provided at Tilly's Bunbury. The cost of lunch  is included in the entry fee.  There is to be a marshal in place to record your safe progress and validate your lunch claim.

Additional refreshments are available at Whitegate (20 miles;  just over bridge with traffic lights; 100 yards on L)  and possibly at Beeston Castle on the return---none of the cafe refreshments are included in entry fee.

ONCE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP----

Following your entry you will receive email confirmation.  It is not possible to post this information.

Shortly after the closing date of May 12, the route sheet and GPS file are to be made available to you.  (No entries accepted beyond this or on the day). The route sheet contains a wealth of information---especially regarding your safety and also gives your event phone number.  It is essential that you read this route sheet---even if you intend to ride by following GPS.

We look forward to seeing you at Duddon.