Lets go 100
Been out reconnoitering a new addition to the Ride Clwyd sportive - a 100 mile route option. This would come after Denbigh and means riders will get to "enjoy" the full version of the Road to Hell - all 6 miles of it.
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| Road to Hell starts with a hairpin |
80 mile riders will do half the "Road" then turn left and head to Ruthin. The 100 mile riders will carry on towards the wind farm:
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| Second half of the "Road" |
The top comes with a wide view of the desolate landscape around Lyn Brenig - this is half way around the whole 100 mile route:
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| Lyn Brenig |
There's a long descent after this and then a sharp left turn - the start of coming back.
The route will divert off this to take in a new climb for Ride Clwyd - Melin-y-Wig. This is a tough one - just under a mile long and consistently steep for a total of 300ft of gain:
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| Over the bridge and up the hill - Melin-y-Wig |
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| A very twisty climb on good quality tarmac |
After this challenge 100ers will head over towards Ruthin - rejoining the 80 and 70 milers.
Roads were in great condition, hardly any gravel or muck and usually on super-smooth tarmac.
Total climbing is just in excess of 8,000ft so this is a tough one...
Ride Clwyd will open for entries in December.
Ride Clwyd will open for entries in December.