The Witches Challenge
Date: 12th April 2009
A NATIONAL CLARION CYCLING CLUB WAYMARKED EVENT OVER 64 KILOMETERS
Starting in Ramsbottom the course first ascends the Rake Famed for the Lancashire Road Club Hill Climbs Then heads northwards through Haslingden, Accrington Whalley, Clitheroe, Waddington Fell for the stunning scenery of the Forest of Bowland check at Slaidburn (40k) also feeding station. Flapjack, Energy Bar, Banana, Drink
Continues Southwards through Grindleton, Chatburn, Downham, For the Grandeur of Pendle Witch Country Barley and Newchurch to finish at the Clarion Clubhouse where a bowl of hot soup awaits for those who want it.
Hard Riders target not less than 2hours 15 minutes. Leisure Riders around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Certificates to all finishers registering at Slaidburn.
The course is short but it is demanding with the splendours of Lancashire Scenery along with the prettiest villages.
For entry form ring Peter Roscoe 0161 761 6856
Entry fee £6.00. Field limited 40 riders. Enter Early to be sure of a place in this event.
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