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The Chilterns Beast

Watlington, Oxfordshire

OX49 5RB Love Lane, Watlington, United Kingdom

Sun 17th July 2022

Starting at 08:00

Organiser's Description

Tackle the Chilterns Beast – 6 climbs on the 100km medium route, 9 climbs on the 160km long route on beautiful Chilterns lanes. Starting near Chinnor, the Beast packs a punch from the off taking in the sharp climbs near Princess Risborough early on and rarely easing off!

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS
From the Thames to the heart of the Chilterns: Discover the quiet country lanes of the Chilterns

Tackle the Top 100 Whiteleaf climb: 1.4km, average almost 10%, Whiteleaf is the headline hill in a route packed with punchy climbs

Action packed route: The long route features 9 major climbs – you are never far from the next climb or descent.

Races

  • Long Route - 161km

    Β£45.00

    CLOSED
  • Medium Route - 102km

    Β£45.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • Long Route - 161km

    Β£45.00

    CLOSED
  • Medium Route - 102km

    Β£45.00

    CLOSED

What's Included

FINISHERS MEDAL
Get to the finish and collect your well earned UK's Hardest Hundred Medal

FEED STOPS
We have feed stops approx every 40 to 50kms with fruit, cakes, water, hydration tabs & sports bars / gels.

FULLY MARKED ROUTE & TIMING CHIPS
Focus just the stunning views & thrilling ride. The route is marked out all the way & you can check your time for the route at the end.

RACE VILLAGE AT THE FINISH
After an epic ride, grab a coffee, cake & more from the food trucks at the end. Free parking for the day & toilets & also included in your entry.

Parking

Free parking at the rider village

Location

Love Ln, Watlington OX49 5RB

Course Details

Pick between the 161km long route or 105km medium route in the beautiful Chilterns. Part of our β€œBeast” Series, these rides are suitable for most regular cyclists – on this route both medium & long routes are packed with tough climbs, miles of glorious country lanes and some sweeping descents. You will definitely have earned your medal at the end!

Start Time: From 7:30am

Finish Time: Ride Village closes at 6pm

Start / Finish Location: Watlington

Medium Route: 105km, 1451m

A lumpy but rewarding 100km route in the heart of the Chilterns .We set out near the Thames in Goring Heath and roll north to Watlington where the climbing really begins. The bulk of the elevation is in the punchy middle 60km of this route as we head over Hill Road, Chinnor Hill and the very steep climbs in Princess Risborough including the Top 100 climb of Whiteleaf.

We then head back home through stunning backroads before a lovely rolling last 15km and a well earned medal at the end.

PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY: 2/5

Long Route: 161km, 2291m

The long route is a super punchy day out in the Chilterns. After a rolling first 35km to get the legs ready, the middle 110km is packed with climbs of all shapes and sizes from the very steep Whiteleaf to the gradual Ivinghoe Beacon. The extra loop on the long route from Princess Risborough towards Wendover and beyond is very challenging with almost no flat sections.

After another lumpy section through beautiful backroads, we skirt round Henley for a lovely 15km rolling finish.

RIDE DIFFICULTY: 3/5

FAQs

Is the route marked?
Yes, the route is fully marked. We also suggest bringing a bike GPS to follow as well, we will send you a GPX file with the route one week before the ride.

What time do I start?
Riders start in groups of maximum 6 at a time. We will send you an email after you have booked to choose your start time between 8am and 10am, if you are riding with a friend you can choose to start with them.

Where does the race start and finish?
The ride starts and finishes in Watlington. There is free parking onsite as well as a toilets & refreshments.

What if I have a mechanical/accident?
It is important you prepare properly ensuring your bike is in good condition & physically ready for the challenge. If you have an accident or mechanical, we have support at the feeds and sweep van at the back.

What do I need?
You need to have two water bottle, basic kit to repair punctures, inner tubes & riding with a helmet is compulsory. Our feed stops have water, cake, fruit & bars.

Do i get a medal?
Yes, when you finish the ride you will go through the finish line and get your hard earned UK’s Hardest Hundred medal.

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