Tasty Cheddar 100km AUDAX
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Cyclists’ Touring Club
Tasty Cheddar 100km AUDAX
4th October 2008

CTC Winged Wheel

162 people entered 142 started and 133 completed the event
Next years Tasty Cheddar will be on the 3rd October 2009
See you all again ???

Many thanks to all helpers
Create CentreEDDIE PROSSER
SHEILA PROSSER
ANN FRENCH
Clevedon ControlHUGH MARSHALL
Hinton Blewett ControlDAVE AMESBURY
Finish ControlANN FRENCH
STUART TAYLOR
Brevet AwardedDNFDNS
Name From AUK CTC DA Club
1Lennie AdamsGloscesterC3484
2Ken AddicottDevonF6833Devon DA
3Graham AffleckAlvechurch
4Fran AickenIlminsterChard Wheelers
5Hugh AlexanderBristolC1937
6Keith AyresDidcotCTCOxfordshire DA
149Andrew BakerBristol
7Lynn BardenOxonCTC
8Craig BarneyBristol
9Jenny BatemanBristolBristol DA
10Dave BaxandallBristolCTCBristol DA
11Charles BeatonBristolC4379Bristol DACycleOut
12Christopher BeaumontBarryCycle Cardiff
13Aileen BrownKeynshamCTCBristol DABath CTC
14Crawford BrownBristolCTC
162Emma BrownBristol
15Anthony BrowneCheltenhamC7480Bristol DABlack Sheep CC
16Drew BuckBathE0500Somer Valley CC
17Mark CainWorcsCTCWorcester DA
18Geoff CarterBristolCTCBristol DA
19Sally CarvalhoWorcesterC4982Hereford & Worcester DA
20Philippe CazalisBristolCTCBristol DA
21Phil ChadwickReadingBristol DA
22Andre ChapmanBristolBCFBAD Tri
23Jane ChapmanBristolC0521Bristol DA
24Donald CordallBristolCTC
25Stewart CottleWeston-super-MareD2104Bristol DAHardly Athletic
26Alan CravenGlosCTCBristol DAStoud Valleys CC
27Jerry CroomeBristolCTCBristol DA
28Jon CroomeDevonCTCBristol DA
29Lorraine CroomeDevonCTCBristol DA
30Lynwen CroomeBristolCTCBristol DA
31Brian CrumptonBristolE4976
32Stephen CullisGlos
33Fay CupisWiltshireC1195Chippenham & District Wheelers
34Andrew DartonBristolBCFThornbury RC
35Peter DavisEveshamC9125Evesham Wheelers
36John DaySomersetCTCBristol DAFrome Section
37Ian DeeganBristolC2341
38Michael EllisBristolCTCBristol DA
39Mike EtheridgeBristolC1374Bristol DA
40Wendy EtheridgeBristolC1375Bristol DA
15039 DownleazeBristol
41Wyn EvansMid GlamorganC6806Merthyr CC
42Stephen FayBristolCTCBristol South
43Geoff FindonCradley HeathC0432Birmingham & Midlands DAGiro
44Robert FletcherCheltenhamCTCBristol DACheltenham Section
157Nial GannonPortishead
45Mark GarrettNorthantsC9043
46Mike GendersAlvechurchB2860Birmingham DA
47Ray GibbsGlosCTCBristol DAStoud Valleys CC
48Mike GingerSouthvilleCTCBristol DA
148Andrew GraffCheltenham
49Sean GraffCheltenhamC0816Bristol DA
50Keith GrahamBristolCTCBristol DA
51Andrew GreenBristolBristol DA
52Nicola GreenBristol
53Peter GreenBristol
54Rodger GreenBirmingham
55Andy GreenhamBristolCTCBristol DA
56Diane HallTrowbridgeCTCBristol DAFrome Section
57Jeremy HarrisChardC38091st Chard Whs
58Sue HawkinsBristolCTCBristol DA
59Karl HaywardGloscesterC5976
60Bruce HendrieBath
61Pete HenleyBristolD8529
62John HintonBristolC2749Bristol DA
63Victoria HuftonBedfordCTCBedfordshire
64Philip HurdSouuth GlosCTC
65Mary-Jane HutchinsonBristolCTCBristol South
66Robert HutchinsonBristolCTCBristol South
67Deborah Ironside-SmithExeterDevon DAExeter Section CTC
68David JackDevonC6661Johnstone Whs
69John JamesEveshamG1265Hereford & Worcester DAEvesham Wheelers
70Martin JamesSomersetCTCBristol DAFrome CTC
161Chris JefferyGlos
71Alan JennerBristolC0524
72Elizabeth JennerBristol
73Dave JohnstonBristolC2729Bristol DA
74Keith JonesArlinghamCTCBristol DAStoud Valleys CC
75Nicki JonesArlinghamCTCBristol DAStoud Valleys CC
154Leslie Joy-SmithBristol
76Geoff KearneyPortisheadCTCBristol DA
77Charlie Keep
78Steve KinsellaClevedonCTCBristol DA
79Tim LarradWorcesterC1406Hereford & Worcester DA
80Andrew MaloneyBristolCTCBristol DA
81Joan MannersBristolCTCBristol DA
82Neil MannersBristolCTCBristol DA
83Adam MantzosBristol
84Clayton MarshTauntonC2087
85Richard MarstonLondonBCFLondon Phoenix
86George MartinN SomersetB5336Bristol DAClevedon Dist RC
87Camilla MathisonDevonC2660
88Colin MathisonDevonC2659
89Mike McBethBristolCTCBristol DA
90Philip McCabeBristolC8845Bristol DA
91Robert McMillanBathC3977Bristol DABath CC
92Andrew MooreOxonCTC
93Jon MoorePembrokeshireC1235
94Dafydd MullinBristol
95Martyn MullinBristolG9433
152Tim MurphyKingswood
156Chris PaisleyActon Turville
96Gwenda ParfittWalesG8402Cardiff & S Wales DA
97Huw ParfittWalesG4866Cardiff & S Wales DA
98Simon ParkhouseSomersetC5064
99Alan PartridgeBristol
100Geoff PartridgeBristolC2741Bristol South
101Chris PenneyBristolCTCBristol DA
102Richard PennyAndoverC4388North Hampshire
103Arthur PerdichiaWiltshireBath Cycling Club
144Andrew PhillipsBristolCTCBristol DA
104Rich PhillipsBristol
105Sarah PhillipsBristol
106Richard PiperBirmingham
107Craig Plowman
108Stephen PottsCrewkerne
145Ian PriceProtisheadCTCBristol DA
109Paul RainbowBristol
110Peter RattiganBristolCTCBristol DA
111David RedmillBristolC6419Bristol DA
147Philip RendellBristol
112Alex RenduKingswoodCTCBristol DA
113Louise RigbyGloucestershireC5841Bristol DABlack Sheep CC
114Mark RigbyGloucestershireC1775Bristol DABlack Sheep CC
151Mike RileyBS8 2UB
115Dave RipleyGloscesterC4607
116Alastair RolfeBerksCTCNewbury Road Club
117Christopher RowleyBristol
118Robert ScoblePlymouthF1256Devon DA
119Ken ScottBristolBristol DA
153Aidan SearleBristol
120Mark ShillabeerSomersetCTCBristol DAFrome CTC
121Garry SlaterBristolBTA
158Mike Smith Gillingham
122Mike Smith-WoodCheltenhamCTCBristol DACheltenham Section
123Adrian StephensChepstowC1619
124John StoneBristolC3274Bristol DA
160Reece StrawbridgeExeter
125Terry StreetBristolG3159Buxton CC
126Gary SwainSomersetC7112Yeovil CC
127Michael TaylorBristol
128Brian TurnerBathC2707Bath CC
129Desmond UminskiBridgwaterC0831Bristol DA
130Nicola UminskiBridgwaterC0832Bristol DA
131Alan UnderdownSouth DevonBCF
132Andy VidlerC8730
155Simon WaldronBristol
133John WaltersBristolCTC
134Andrew WarehamBristol
135Mike WatkivsBristolCTC
136Sarah WebberBristol
137Pippa WheelerHonitonC4444Devon DAExeter Whs
138Robin WheelerHonitonC2144Devon DAExeter Section CTC
139Kevin WhitstonBristolCTCBristol DA
140Jo WilliamsAlveston
159John WilliamsSomerset
143Mark WilliamsAlveston
146Nigel WinterBournmouth
141Ian YoungBleadonD6726
142Lisa YoungBleadonD6726


Want somewhere to stay, try the Bristol International Youth Hostel
only minutes away from the start



START: The CREATE Centre 09:00
OS MAPS 172 / 182
!!! LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED FOR USE IN THE TUNNEL !!!
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS: CAPITALS = places ridden to; lowercase = places ridden towards; SP = signpost; T = T junction; L = left turn; R = right turn; SO = straight on;Xrds = crossroads; Rbt = roundabout; TL = Traffic Lights
1. Cross rail bridge, turn right and keep river Avon on your right. Pass under Clifton Suspension Bridge and continue to the housing estate end of cycle path.

R then L Macrea Road to Rbt R SP Avon Cycle Link. R at T SP Portishead A369

Next L SP PORTBURY.
R on LH bend SP CLAPTON.
L SP CLAPTON.
R at T. L SP CLEVEDON
!! BEWARE HORSES ALONG THIS LANE !!
R at T Walton Road, 1st L Holly Lane
R opposite church SP Sea Front to
CONTROL Scarletts Café on L
24.5 km


L from control to T where R Elton Road, SO Rbt. R on LH bend Old Church Road
R at Rbt SP YATTON. L into Davis Lane, 3rd R no SP cross bridge continue to YATTON
2.L at T, R at TL SP Weston-s-Mare, Imm L at next TL

Fork R SP Banwell, R at T Churchill Green, L at T SP WINSCOMBE. SO Xrds Hill Road.In WINSCOMBE straight ahead at T to end of high street where R into 'The Lynch'Next L SP Winscombe Recreation Ground.

Join Stawberry Line on right and proceed towards AXBRIDGE. Continue through tunnel (lights required) to end of path.Cross main road to rejoin path and continue to end. R SP AXBRIDGE. L at T then R SP AXBRIDGE.. Proceed through AXBRIDGE
R at T SP CHEDDAR, L and imm R SP Cheddar gorge and caves, L at Rbt 200m on L
CONTROL Fortes icecream parlour
55 km
3. Left out of control and climb Cheddar Gorge, fork left at top SP Compton Martin
SO Xrds with B3134 SP Harptree, R at Xrds SP West Harptree, SO next Xrds No SPL at T to EAST HARPTREE, L&R staggered Xrds SP West Harptree,

SO Xrds, after 'Weak Bridge' 2nd R No SP
Climb steep hill into HINTON BLEWETT. Proceed through village to
CONTROL - RING 'O' BELLS PH
73.6 km


Left out of control continue to T where L SP Chew Magna and descend
SO Xrds A368 Stowey Bottom, SO Xrds No SP, R at T No SP, 1st L No SP, L at T SP STANTON DREW
4. R at T onto B3130, 1st L No SP, 1st L no SP, L at T No SP, R at T SP DUNDRY
R SP EAST DUNDRY, L at T no SP. SO Xrds West Dundry Lane. Follow road through DUNDRY and descend to A38

R onto A38 SP BRISTOL (care), 1st L Yanley Lane, follow lane to T in LONG ASHTON
R at T Long Ashton Road, R at T Ashton Road, 1st L
L at T onto busy A370 follow towards city centre, take 3rd slip road exit just before swing bridge
Continue to finish on right
CONTROL - NOVA SCOTIA PH
101 km

!! RESPECT !!

AUDAX UK
Information: Please read this before starting your ride

This is an Event for experienced cyclists who will be aware of the following procedures:

  • Whenever possible, familiarisation with the route before the event. Ensuring competence and fitness to complete the course, roadworthiness of the machine and possession of adequate cycle-repair equipment, spares and skills
  • During the event, riding safely, according to the rules of the road and personal capabilities and taking responsibility for personal feeding, warm clothing and rest periods, especially at night
  • Personally deciding not to continue if feeling unwell or too tired
  • As with any journey on public roads being aware of and allowing for highway design and maintenance, other users (especially horses), busy traffic conditions, the state of disrepair of the surface (potholes, trenches, ironwork etc.), debris and obstructions of all kinds, poor or non-existent lighting on night sections and oncoming headlights
  • As some roads could be high and exposed, with hills that could be steep and strenuous, carrying adequate food, drink, clothing and equipment for any conditions; preparing the machine (and rider) and carrying spares and tools – and knowing how to use them
  • In the event of bad weather, making a personal decision over starting or continuing; also being equipped to deal with bad conditions
  • Making private arrangements if back-up or rescue facilities are wanted, although if this is the case undertaking this ride at all should be reconsidered
  • Being adequately rested before travelling home after finishing

As with all Audax UK rides you are on a private excursion on the public highway and subject to the law of the land, so ensure that you are fully self-sufficient and capable of handling all conditions as found on the day.

You are, for the duration of the event, on a private excursion on the public highway and responsible for your own conduct at all times.

You should abide by Audax UK Regulations for this ride and be insured via your relevant Membership of CTC/BC/AUK, or apply for Temporary AUK Membership and pay the Fee of £1.50; (for all other requirements additional, adequate personal travel insurance will be necessary).

Please ensure that your Brevet Card is completed with all details, including contact in case of an emergency.