The Ticking Tortoise 166km

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am

The Ticking Tortoise 166km

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Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am

Warmley Waiting Room

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Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am (BST)

Warmley Waiting Room

Keynsham, United Kingdom

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The Ticking Tortoise 166km
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Back for 2025, a 160k Severn Bridge Randonneurs event.

Taking inspiration from the route Mike Lane rode 'week in, week out' on his way to becoming a six-time National Audax Champion, I've designed a winter-friendly flat route out to the Somerset Levels and back for riders to enjoy.

Starting from Warmley Waiting Rooms Cafe, which is opening early for you, ride a section of the Bristol to Bath Cycle path before a low-traffic route through Bristol (views along the way of Isambard Kingdom's Suspension Bridge) before you head back onto the National Cycle Route to the flat Clevedon Moors. Next, over to the Strawberry Line in Congresbury, where you will ride the cycle path to Sandford, passing Thatcher's Cider Farm.

Next, you'll head onto the Somerset Levels, passing the 18th-century Ashton Windmill for a well-earned Coffee break at the Cycle Friendly Sweets Tea Rooms.

Next, head towards Glastonbury for fine views of the Tor before heading back over the Somerset Levels, ready for your short but challenging climb up to Snake Lane, maxing out at 20%.

More riding on the levels before a final short climb with great views back over the Somerset Levels, where you can take advantage of the FREE Hot Dog stand that I will have ready for you.

Then, return home from Bleadon onwards, mainly on the same roads as out.

Full Route Details can be found here - https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1686371?units=km

Entry on the Line (EOL) possible - £3 surcharge, payment by card or cash.

FULL EVENT DETAILS AT www.audaxwales.com/events/the-ticking-tortoise/

See all my other events at www.sbraudax.com

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The Ticking Tortoise 166km
Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:30 am