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Hertfordshire 100

Sunday 17 May 2020Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 7TH100 mile (approx) circular route

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Cycle 100 miles through pretty villages and delightful Spring countryside in Hertfordshire - a landscape of beautiful half-timbered cottages and colourful marketplaces.
The ride features the usual Bike Events support - signed route, GPX mapping, marshals, pick-up vehicles, refreshment stops, cycle mechanics AND medal for all finishers!
PLEASE NOTE that due to current renovation work at Stanborough Park, we will be using a location to be confirmed on the South Side.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE 60/25 MILE RIDE

Ride Details

Start

Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 7TH
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Finish

Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 7TH
Map

Distance

100 mile (approx) circular route

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 4635ft.

Start times

7.00am to 8.00am

Pricing

Entry Pack/s (enter no.) (£25.00)
Team Entry 100 (Enter no. riders) (£24.50)
Cycle Club Member Entry (enter no.) (£22.50)

Local info

More Info

Other info

Minimum age 16 on the 100 mile route. Road bike / hybrid recommended.
All riders are strongly recommended to wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.**
GPX routes are available after online booking.
Bike Events 0117 989 7080

Ride Gradings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).

Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).

For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).

These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

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Getting here by car

Exit A1 at junction 4 (north / south bound) onto A414. Follow A6149 for Welwyn Garden City centre and look for our signs to the Start.
PLEASE NOTE: Parking at Stanborough costs £5.00 for the day. NO CASH at machines, ONLY CARD OR BY PHONE!

Getting here by train

The nearest rail station is Hatfield, two miles from Stanborough Park. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes and train times. National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Ride information

Support Services

Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. These Special Days enable them and their families to reconnect and refocus on each other while enjoying an activity of their choosing. A day for them, a day about them and a day that will create memories they will all treasure forever.

Since 1999 Willow has fulfilled more than 16,000 Special Days for young adults living with life-threatening conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease.

Registered charity no. 1106746

Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU