is purely coincidental. The intention is also that the routes should be as close as possible to built-up areas. Not every route needs to be a ‘destination’ ride but, if you’re lucky enough to live close to a route, riders can start from a more convenient point.
Route maps and profiles show you what to expect during each ride, and refreshment stops and bike shops have been plotted onto the maps with easy-to-spot icons. The route summary table at the start of the guide gives an overview detailing the basics of the 20 routes: location, start and finish point, distance, ascent, grade and approximate time. Appendix A lists bike shops and cycle repair outfits on a route-by-route basis, should you have any bike maintenance emergencies. Appendix B lists useful websites for sportive organisations and accommodation, as well as contact details for local hospitals.
Timings
Timing are subjective and should only be used as a guide: café stops, puncture repairs, fitness levels, type of terrain (hilly rather than flat) and weather conditions are just a few internal and external influences on the time taken to ride a particular route.
There will always be exceptions to the rule, of course. if Chris Froome finds himself holidaying in Cornwall, he could rightly expect to set a premium time for Atlantic Roller.
The Blackdown Hills: once ridden, never forgotten (Route 6)
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