Rocks and Wheels Cycle Challenge
Info: New entries for this event closed on Monday 15th April 2024 at 12:00.
Yellow Route 59km (37 miles) - £30 Riders 18 and Under £25 |
Dalbeattie Initiative were previously involved in the organisation behind the Solway Sportive. This event is an opportunity to experience some of the same roads but riding in a reverse direction, including some quieter sections with stunning views, with a choice of two distances on road. For 2024 there is a third route option of a mixed road/offroad route which includes sections on core path and forestry roads for riders looking to test themselves with a new challenge. The two road routes, Yellow 59km (37miles) and Blue 113km (70miles), are circular and share the same roads with an extra loop to extend the distance for the Blue route. The mixed Red route 71km (44miles) is a figure of eight where the first half mirrors the road routes with two offroad sections along the way before splitting off and following a mostly off road route back to Dalbeattie for the second half. For the Red route we recommend a bike with at least 35mm tyres due to the rougher surface on the off road sections.
All routes start and finish at Dalbeattie Learning Campus in Dalbeattie which has free parking, changing and toilet facilities.
There will be one feeding station on the Yellow and Red routes and an additional feeding stations on the Blue route. Food and drinks will be provided for all participants at the finish.
The event is suitable for everyone with a reasonable level of fitness depending on the route entered. All participants to be back to the HQ by 4pm
Timed certificates will be presented to all finishers.
Venue HQ: Dalbeattie Learning Campus, Craignair Rd, Dalbeattie, DG5 4LU
Registration: From 8.00 until 10.00
Start Times: All routes 8.30 - 10.00
Route Details
Yellow 59km (37 miles) 561m elevation gain 100% on road Dalbeattie - Caulkerbush - New Abbey - Beeswing - Military Road - Haugh of Urr – Dalbeattie
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41289145
Red 71km (44 miles) 1010m elevation gain 45% road/55% offroad Dalbeattie – Town Wood – Caulkerbush – Boreland Hill – Beeswing – Kirkgunzeon – Glaisters – Auchenlosh Hill – Dalbeattie forest – Richorn trailhead - Dalbeattie
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44667345
Blue 113km (70 miles) 1021m elevation gain 100% onroad Dalbeattie - Caulkerbush - New Abbey - Beeswing - Military Road - Milton - Crocketford - New Galloway - Laurieston – Castle Douglas - Haugh of Urr – Dalbeattie
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41289277
Course Details
Yellow 59km (37 miles) 561m elevation gain 100% onroad
Blue 113km (70 miles) 1021m elevation gain 100% onroad
Red 71km (44 miles) 1010m elevation gain 45% road/55% offroad
GPX files will be sent out to entries after closing date.
If entrant is under 18 years, parental/carer must sign a consent form at Registration.
No unaccompanied entrants under 16 years.
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