Introduction
This is the 14th 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.
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
The rides, on quiet country roads, are intended to be leisurely – certainly not races. 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 three routes, nominally 50, 110 & 160km. (33, 68 & 100 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. It will need to be stamped at checkpoints and, in addition, there will be ‘information controls’ asking you to record a detail nearby, e.g. the colour of a ribbon.
All rides start and finish at the Husbands Bosworth 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 responsible adult. Bring completed consent form to event).
Click 50k, 116k or 160k, then ‘Enter this Event’ and follow the ‘Online via PayPal’ link. NB A paypal account is NOT required (but can be used if you already have one).
By post:
Click 50k, 116k or 160k, then ‘Enter this Event’ and follow the ‘By Post’ link.
Print and complete the form, enclose cheque with a SAE and send to the address on the form.
On the day:
Arrive at least half an hour before the start with your entry fee. (Entry fee £1 extra on the day).
Entries may be limited. If possible, give me a call at 07787 402 306 to check arrangements and give me some notice.
Support
Thanks to all those who, each year, give freely of their time to make this event a success.
50km Ride (33 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.
Event Base
Use the map to find your route to the Event.
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Organiser
On behalf of WVCC
Mike Vybiral
Logan Cottage
East Langton
Market Harborough
LE16 7TF
Tel:07787402306