After the success of the inaugural Buxton Spa last summer the event is back once again for 2015.
The Buxton Spa explores the south western fringes of the Peak National Park and visits the three counties of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire.
Starting from the historic Roman Spa town of Buxton, the long route of 136km (3006m of climb) initially heads up the Cat 3 Long Hill and into the Cheshire lanes then heads southwards across the moors towards Rudyard Lake before riding some superb minor roads and lanes to the east of Stoke-on-Trent; after an ascent of the Cat 1 Star Bank at Oakamoor (well known by Tour of Britain riders) there is plenty of challenging high level Staffordshire moorlands still to go at before a nice, easy descent back to the finish at Buxton.
The medium route (89km/2064m ascent) and the short route (55km/1083m) use parts of the long route but offer slightly easier riding options.
Expect:
- A clearly signed/arrowed route
- A feed-station providing juice, water, gels/bars and fruit
- En-route climb information boards
- Colour route map including emergency numbers
- SPORTident chip timing for an instant post-event time
- Refreshments at the finish
- Event Photographer Chris Meads
- Finishing Certificate
- Gold, silver and bronze awards based on your finishing time. Separate women award times
Registration opens at 7:30am
Start time between 8:00am – 9:30am
We advise all riders to start before 9:00am to ensure they reach the cut off times!!
Finish closes at 5:00pm
Long Route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3719888
Medium Route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3719952
Short Route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3719939
Entry Fees
Long £27.50
Medium £22.50
Short £20.00
Online Entry Here https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/123701/The-2nd-Buxton-S...
On the day entry is subject to availability and costs an additional £3 per entry.
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