North Wales Audax Rides 2009

Horseshoe Grimpeur: Llangollen - Sunday, 26 April 2009 - 107km, 2600m, 2.75 AAA
A climbing challenge to test your legs with a loop through Clocaenog Forest and the Clwydian Hills.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: Trevor, near Wrexham - Sunday, 7 June 2009 - 172km, 3000m, 1.75 AAA
A challenging and scenic ride, taking in a number of major climbs. Devised as preparation for the Etape du Tour and Marmotte cyclosports, with food and water stops along the route.
visit event page for brief report on 2008 ride and news of 2009
The Three Lakes: Corwen - Sunday, 9 August 2009 - 130km, 2100m, 1.0 AAA
A tour of lakes Celyn, Bala and Vyrnwy. Climbing Bwlch-y-groes (easy side) and Milltir Cerrig.
Mills Hills: Chirk - Sunday, 20 September 2009 - 146km, 3000m, 2.5 AAA
A hilly ride through the back roads of North Wales, dedicated to the memory of Graham 'up the hills' Mills
visit event page for brief report on 2008 ride and news of 2009

Dates, distances, climbing and AAA points are all subject to confirmation. Please check back early in 2009.

Other audax rides around North Wales

The Clwydian: Graham Mills' classic route out of Corwen, organised by Chester & North Wales CTC. There's also a shorter option on the same day: The Clwyd Gate.
Shropshire & Mid Wales CTC Audax: Audax rides organised by our friends and neighbours in the Shropshire & Mid Wales CTC.

Useful Links

Audax UK: Events on this page are run under the regulation of Audax UK.
etape.org.uk: Ron Cutler's dedicated Etape du Tour site. Training tips, advice and information for those planning to ride the Etape du Tour and useful background for anyone planning to ride cyclosports in general.

Rider Blogs

Ian Callaghan & Matt Ulyatt's Tour de France Blog: Ian rode the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct audax as part of his preparation for an epic ride with Matt Ulyatt in the wheel tracks of the Tour de France. They rode the entire route of the 2008 Tour, stage for stage, two days behind the pros. An immense personal achievement let alone raising money for two charities.
Frank Kinlan's Blog: Frank rode my audaxes in 2008 and has been kind enough to write up his experiences. Look in his archives (links at the bottom of the page) for the months of June and October 2008.

Weather
Some local weather stations and forecasts to help you decide whether to pack sunblock or waterproofs.