The Vegan Oyster 100

108Km cycling event starting from The Battesford Court, Witham. Controls at Linton, Witham, plus 1 information control

The third in ACMEs Anvil Winter Series. A complete re-drawing of the old Oyster route with gritted B-roads and the option of lanes in the afternoon if desired. A commercial control at Linton 49km with additional lunch options in Saffron Walden 59km and Newport 64km, info control. Plenty of typical North Essex short and choppy climbs but only the one long drag of 70m ascending from Linton over to Little Walden.

Origin of Route This route was originally devised by Tom Deakins, a lifelong cyclist from Essex who grew up using the bike as everyday transport before developing a deeper passion for long-distance riding. He has a strong preference for fixed-gear bikes fitted with Caradice bags and long mudguards. Tom started organising events in 2009, was a founding member of Audax Club Mid-Essex and has an extensive catalogue of calendar and permanent events. “Just follow Tom”

Along the route

Key: Cafe Convenience Store Restaurant Service Station Supermarket

Linton is avillage loacted south east of Cambridge. Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Lintone”. It has a conservation area featuring numerous 14th- to 15th-century buildings and over 120 listed structures. Home to the award-winning Linton Zoo and the Chilford Hall Vineyard
Co-op  The Dog & Duck Pub  The Linton Kitchen

Witham is a historic market town located in Essex. The town has roots going back to Roman Britain, where it is believed that a settlement existed along the Roman road from Colchester to London. Its position along the River Brain made it a center for milling, and later industries like brewing and textile production.
Costa Coffee  Morrisons  The Battesford Court  Toast  Witham Café

Key Information

Facilities

	GPS files available from organiser		Mudguards required
	Parking at start		Toilets at start
	‘shoestring’ event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers

Route Detail