Introduction
(This is an early draft for the 2021 event. Check back later).
This is the 16th annual Welland Wonders event. As in previous years the event is governed by audax uk, a long-distance cycling club which provides insurance, documentation and handles the entries. Audax events are organised by different cycle clubs right across the UK. This one is organised by Welland Valley Cycle Club, based in Market Harborough. New for this year is the 200km ride which includes ‘Terrace Hill’, one of ‘Britain’s 100 Best Climbs’, and views of Belvoir Castle.
The rides, on quiet country roads, are intended to be leisurely – certainly not races.
All proceeds go to charity.
This year:
- British Heart Foundation
- Air Ambulance
- SANDS
- Whizz Kids (Bike training for young people in the Harborough area)
The Rides
Each year riders comment on the beauty of the landscape and those from farther afield are surprised to find the area quite hilly!
There are four routes, nominally 50, 110, 160 & 200km. (33, 68, 100 & 125 miles). They are not signed so you need to be prepared! Check the routes online or manually. There are links below to route sheets, online maps and gpx files to make preparation easier.
You will have a card to record your progress. There will be ‘information controls’ asking you to record a detail nearby, e.g. the number on the audax ‘Control’ notice.
All rides start and finish at the Husbands Bosworth Millennium Sports Pavilion, on the left, 300 metres west of Husbands Bosworth (towards Lutterworth).
Check the route information below before entering.
Entries
Online:
(Sorry, 18 and over only. Under 18’s can be entered by a responsible adult. Bring completed consent form to event).
Click 53k, 116k, 160k or 200k, then ‘Enter Online’. NB A paypal account is NOT required (but can be used if you already have one).
Support
Thanks to all those who, each year, give freely of their time to make this event a success.
Including …
On the day:
In view of Covid-19 there will be no ‘on the day’ entries this year.
Covid-19 (Special arrangements)
- Stay away if you have any Covid-19 symptoms
- Please arrive with mask & pencil
- Regret no catering inc drinks (even water)
- WC access limited, one in one out, with mask
- Please do not socialise in groups
- Observe one-way system: On arrival turn R, temp check, and park; prepare for ride; with bike, walk by rear of Pavilion to collect Brevet card; leave asap.
53km Ride (34 miles)
To download a gpx file of the route, go to the map on the right, click on ‘Welland …’ > ‘Actions’ > ‘Export’.
Turn by turn route sheet here
116km Ride (73 miles)
To download a gpx file of the route, go to the map on the right, click on ‘Welland …’ > ‘Actions’ > ‘Export’.
Turn by turn route sheet here.
160km Ride (100 miles)
To download a gpx file of the route, go to the map on the right, click on ‘Welland …’ > ‘Actions’ > ‘Export’.
Turn by turn route sheet here.
200km Ride (125 miles)
New for this year, the 200km ride includes ‘Terrace Hill’, one of ‘Britain’s 100 Best Climbs’, and views of Belvoir Castle.
To download a gpx file of the route, go to the map on the right, click on ‘WW …’ > ‘Actions’ > ‘Export’.
Turn by turn route sheet here soon.
Event Base
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Organiser
On behalf of WVCC
Mike Vybiral
Logan Cottage
East Langton
Market Harborough
LE16 7TF
Tel:07787402306