Event Summary
Event Overview
The Rotary Club of St Austell Bay are organising our forth Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge in aid of local charities
Now suitable for gravel bikes
You can be the enjoy the Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge which will take you around the St Austell Clay area, with some parts of the course not open to the general public, creating an unique ride.
This is a non-competitive gravel sportive mainly off road, on tracks and trails, offering the opportunity to explore the Cornish Alps suitable for novice to experienced riders. There are three routes 12 miles (19km) 25 miles (40km) and 50miles (80Km)
The Bronze 12 mile route takes you along trails from the centre of St Austell to the world famous Eden Project and back, you will ride over redundant clay workings on gravel tracks, this is a testing route for new and novice riders, ideal for families with children who want to do a healthy activity together.
The Silver 25 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders.
The Gold 50 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell and out into Clay country taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public as well as the Goss Moor. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders, estimate time will be between 4 - 8 hours riding.
12 mile route is suitable for gravel, cyclocross, mountain bikes and suitable E-bikes. Not suitable for road bikes. Event starts and returns in St Austell and there will be some riding on public roads.
25 and 50 mile route is suitable for Gravel, MTB and suitable MTB E-bikes due to rough terrain over parts of the course, but please ensure that E-bikes have the range.
Every finisher gets a medal to remind them of the event
For details of this year’s charities please go to our website
Event Details
- Event URN:
534173
- Start Date:
Sun, 14th Jul 2024
- Event Type:
-
Offroad Leisure (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Priory Car Park, Priory Rd, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5AB
View map - Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Entry close date
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
- Online Entry FAQs
- Event Website:
- Event Organiser:
-
Max Archenhold
07533386188
enquiries@cornishalpinechallenge.org.uk - Safeguarding lead:
-
Assigned (Name withheld)
- Online entry method:
-
First come first served
Enter Online
Reports
25 & 50 mile route changes due to B3274 Roche to Stenaleess roundabout
Posted 11/04/2024 - Max Archenhold
Due to the ongoing roadworks on the new relief road which means we cannot cross the B3274 by Brit...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
The Rotary Club of St Austell Bay are organising the first Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge in aid of charities
You can enjoy the Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge which will take you around the St Austell clay area.
This is a non-competitive mainly off road sportive on local tracks and trails, with some on road segments, offering the opportunity to explore the Cornish Alps. Suitable for novice to experienced riders. There are three routes 12 miles (19km) and 25 miles (40km) and 50 miles (80km)
The Bronze 12 mile route takes you along trails from the centre of St Austell to the world famous Eden Project and back, you will ride over redundant clay workings on gravel tracks, this is a testing route for new and novice riders, ideal for families with children over 11 years old who want to do an activity together. There is a small segment that goes on local roads. Suitable for Cyclocross, Gravel bikes upwards and also suitable for E-bikes.
The Silver 25 mile route will be a challenging ride mainly on gravel trails, off road tracks and pathways around St Austell taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man-made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders. estimated time between 2 - 4 hours riding
The Gold 50 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell and out into Clay country taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public as well as the Goss Moor. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders, estimate time will be between 4 - 8 hours riding.
25 and 50 mile route is suitable for Gravel, MTB and suitable MTB E-bikes due to rough terrain over parts of the course, but please ensure that E-bikes have the range.
Event starts and returns in St Austell and there will be some riding on public roads.
Every finisher gets a medal to remind them of the event
This year's main charities and and other Rotary charities.- See our website for these
http://www.cornishalpinechallenge.org.uk/index.html
- Sunday July 14th 2024
- Free parking at Priory Car Park
- Toilet facilities, catering
- Distance – 12 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles
- Pre-day entries depend upon route
- On the day entries accepted will be dependent upon route
- We prefer online registration, however if pay on the day please have correct money or debit card (Not American Express)
- Registration from 7.30 am
- Start time from 8.30am for 50 mile, 9.30 am for 25 mile and 10am for 12 miles
- Event HQ – Priory Car Park, Priory Road, St Austell PL25 5AB
- Water stations on all routes
- Well signed route.
- Mobile mechanics and recovery support
- Mobile First Aid
- Event insured through British Cycling.
- You do not need to be a member of British Cycling to enter this event.
Entry Fees & Rides
Enter a Ride
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Silver 50 miles Adult
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 80km / 50 miles |
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Enter 138 places left
Entry:
Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 80km / 50 miles | Entry:
Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
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Silver 50 miles Family of four - At least one child under 16 clone
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
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Enter 5 places left
Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
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Silver 50 miles Youth
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 80km / 50 miles |
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Enter 20 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
80km / 50 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
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Silver 25 miles Adult
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
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Enter 130 places left
Entry:
Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
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Silver 25 miles Family of four - At least one child under 16
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
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Enter 10 places left
Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
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Silver 25 miles Youth
Ride
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
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Enter 18 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
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Bronze 12 Mile Adult - Eden
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
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Enter 50 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£12.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£12.00)
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Bronze 12 Mile Family of four Eden, At least 1 child under 16
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
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Enter 10 places left
Entry:
Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£24.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£24.00)
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Bronze 12 Mile Youth - Eden
Ride
No entrants yet
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
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Enter 20 places left
Entry:
Online: (£5.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£8.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£5.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£8.00)
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Event Summary
Event Overview
The Rotary Club of St Austell Bay are organising our forth Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge in aid of local charities
Now suitable for gravel bikes
You can be the enjoy the Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge which will take you around the St Austell Clay area, with some parts of the course not open to the general public, creating an unique ride.
This is a non-competitive gravel sportive mainly off road, on tracks and trails, offering the opportunity to explore the Cornish Alps suitable for novice to experienced riders. There are three routes 12 miles (19km) 25 miles (40km) and 50miles (80Km)
The Bronze 12 mile route takes you along trails from the centre of St Austell to the world famous Eden Project and back, you will ride over redundant clay workings on gravel tracks, this is a testing route for new and novice riders, ideal for families with children who want to do a healthy activity together.
The Silver 25 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders.
The Gold 50 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell and out into Clay country taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public as well as the Goss Moor. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders, estimate time will be between 4 - 8 hours riding.
12 mile route is suitable for gravel, cyclocross, mountain bikes and suitable E-bikes. Not suitable for road bikes. Event starts and returns in St Austell and there will be some riding on public roads.
25 and 50 mile route is suitable for Gravel, MTB and suitable MTB E-bikes due to rough terrain over parts of the course, but please ensure that E-bikes have the range.
Every finisher gets a medal to remind them of the event
For details of this year’s charities please go to our website
Event Details
- Event URN:
534173
- Start Date:
Sun, 14th Jul 2024
- Event Type:
-
Offroad Leisure (Non-Competitive)
- Venue:
-
Priory Car Park, Priory Rd, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5AB
View map - Cheques payable to:
Enter online at British Cycling
- Entry close date
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
- Online Entry FAQs
- Event Website:
- Event Organiser:
-
Max Archenhold
07533386188
enquiries@cornishalpinechallenge.org.uk - Safeguarding lead:
-
Assigned (Name withheld)
- Online entry method:
-
First come first served
Enter Online
Reports
25 & 50 mile route changes due to B3274 Roche to Stenaleess roundabout
Posted 11/04/2024 - Max Archenhold
Due to the ongoing roadworks on the new relief road which means we cannot cross the B3274 by Brit...
View Full ReportAbout the Event
Info for Riders
The Rotary Club of St Austell Bay are organising the first Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge in aid of charities
You can enjoy the Cornish Alpine Cycling Challenge which will take you around the St Austell clay area.
This is a non-competitive mainly off road sportive on local tracks and trails, with some on road segments, offering the opportunity to explore the Cornish Alps. Suitable for novice to experienced riders. There are three routes 12 miles (19km) and 25 miles (40km) and 50 miles (80km)
The Bronze 12 mile route takes you along trails from the centre of St Austell to the world famous Eden Project and back, you will ride over redundant clay workings on gravel tracks, this is a testing route for new and novice riders, ideal for families with children over 11 years old who want to do an activity together. There is a small segment that goes on local roads. Suitable for Cyclocross, Gravel bikes upwards and also suitable for E-bikes.
The Silver 25 mile route will be a challenging ride mainly on gravel trails, off road tracks and pathways around St Austell taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man-made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders. estimated time between 2 - 4 hours riding
The Gold 50 mile route will be mainly on gravel trails and pathways around St Austell and out into Clay country taking in former and current clay workings that are not normally open to the public as well as the Goss Moor. You will be going to the top of one of the highest man made clay hills in Cornwall with views Coast to Coast. This will be a very testing trial ride aimed at more experience off roaders, estimate time will be between 4 - 8 hours riding.
25 and 50 mile route is suitable for Gravel, MTB and suitable MTB E-bikes due to rough terrain over parts of the course, but please ensure that E-bikes have the range.
Event starts and returns in St Austell and there will be some riding on public roads.
Every finisher gets a medal to remind them of the event
This year's main charities and and other Rotary charities.- See our website for these
http://www.cornishalpinechallenge.org.uk/index.html
- Sunday July 14th 2024
- Free parking at Priory Car Park
- Toilet facilities, catering
- Distance – 12 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles
- Pre-day entries depend upon route
- On the day entries accepted will be dependent upon route
- We prefer online registration, however if pay on the day please have correct money or debit card (Not American Express)
- Registration from 7.30 am
- Start time from 8.30am for 50 mile, 9.30 am for 25 mile and 10am for 12 miles
- Event HQ – Priory Car Park, Priory Road, St Austell PL25 5AB
- Water stations on all routes
- Well signed route.
- Mobile mechanics and recovery support
- Mobile First Aid
- Event insured through British Cycling.
- You do not need to be a member of British Cycling to enter this event.
Entry Fees & Rides
Enter a Ride
|
Silver 50 miles Adult
Ride
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 06 hr / plus 1 laps / 80km / 50 miles |
|
Enter 138 places left
Entry:
Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
|
||||
|
Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
06 hr / plus 1 laps / 80km / 50 miles | Entry:
Online: (£30.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£35.00)
|
||||
|
Silver 50 miles Family of four - At least one child under 16 clone
Ride
No entrants yet
|
||||
| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
|
Enter 5 places left
Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
|
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Silver 50 miles Youth
Ride
No entrants yet
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 08:15 | --- | --- | 80km / 50 miles |
|
Enter 20 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 08:15
80km / 50 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
|
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Silver 25 miles Adult
Ride
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
|
Enter 130 places left
Entry:
Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£25.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£30.00)
|
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Silver 25 miles Family of four - At least one child under 16
Ride
No entrants yet
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
|
Enter 10 places left
Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£40.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£50.00)
|
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Silver 25 miles Youth
Ride
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:00 | --- | --- | 40km / 25 miles |
|
Enter 18 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:00
40km / 25 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£15.00)
|
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|
Bronze 12 Mile Adult - Eden
Ride
No entrants yet
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
|
Enter 50 places left
Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£12.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£10.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£12.00)
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Bronze 12 Mile Family of four Eden, At least 1 child under 16
Ride
No entrants yet
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
|
Enter 10 places left
Entry:
Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£24.00)
|
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£20.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£24.00)
|
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Bronze 12 Mile Youth - Eden
Ride
No entrants yet
|
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| Date | Start | Classification | Rider Cat | Duration |
| Sun 14/07/24 | 09:30 | --- | --- | 19km / 12 miles |
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Enter 20 places left
Entry:
Online: (£5.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£8.00)
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Sun 14/07/24 – 09:30
19km / 12 miles | Entry:
Online: (£5.00 + £1.00 Application fee), On Day: (£8.00)
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