Bricks and Moretaine 200

211km permanent cycling event starting from Braintree. Controls at Codicote, Marston Moretaine, Biggleswade and Braintree.

This 202km Brevet de Randonneur permanent heads west from Braintree in Essex through Herts to Bedfordshire to take advantage of heading out into the prevailing westerly winds, returning when perhaps a little tired, with a tailwind. A Mid-Essex route allows local riders to start between controls, or even from home, with additional start/finish controls; convenience balanced by a few ‘bonus’ kilometres. The route can, of course, under AUK permanent rules, be started from its western end or ridden in reverse.

The recommended route deviates from the minimum distance AUK requirements, in order to avoid some potentially unpleasant roads and adds approximately another 13km to the route.

Re-fuelling and controlling opportunities, as well as potential hazards are marked on the route sheet. A ‘selfie’ by a recognisable landmark will be accepted as ‘proof of passage’, should all suitable options be unavailable.

The permitted form of proof of passage is: Paper

Along the route

Key: Cafe Convenience Store Restaurant Service Station Supermarket

Braintree is a historic town located in Essex, situated approximately 10 miles northeast of Chelmsford. The town became a key center for the wool and cloth industry, with many factories and mills being built along the local rivers. This industrial legacy can still be seen in the town’s architecture and the history of its local businesses.
Braintree Café  Coop  Co-op  Memhas  Tesco Express

Codicote is a charming and historic village located in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which gives evidence of its early settlement. In the 19th century, the arrival of the railway contributed to the growth of the village, making it more accessible to larger towns and cities.
Café 77  Days Bakery  Premier Stores

Marston Moretaine is a small village located about 5 miles south of Bedford. The Marston Vale Forest is a notable local project that aims to create an extensive woodland area in the region. Spanning over 5,000 acres, this ongoing reforestation project will ultimately link several small woodlands together to form a continuous green space.
Co-op  Marston Beans  Shell Service Station (24hrs)  Village Food Store

Biggleswade is a market town located in Bedfordshire, England, nestled along the River Ivel. With a history that stretches back to medieval times, Biggleswade has evolved from a rural settlement into a bustling town that serves as a hub for the surrounding villages.
Café Eight  Café Mocha  Co-op  Costcutter  McDonald’s (24hrs)  Pera Kitchen

Key Information

Facilities

GPS files available from organiser

Route Detail