The Windmill 55
50km cycling event starting from Witham, Essex. Controls at Rainbow Rural, Near Barnston and The Battesford Court, Witham., plus 3 information controls.A new entry level event to complement the longer distances. Just one windmill to look out for near Terling, but a ‘bonus’ watermill at Felsted. Refreshments available to purchase halfway, at Rainbow Rural care farm
Some lovely lanes, with a minimum number of main roads used briefly or crossed with simple right then left turns. Parking for £1 (payable on the day, in cash) at Witham Labour Club. Pub start and finish.
Key Information
| Distance | 50km (55km) |
| Speed | 10-25 km/h |
| Duration | 5h 00m |
| Climb | – |
| AAA Points | 0 |
| Category | BP |
| Body | Audax Club Mid-Essex |
| Audax Points | 0 |
| Event Number | 24-258 |
| GPS files available from organiser? | Yes |
| Mudguards Required? | Yes |
| Toilets as Start? | Yes |
| Shoestring Event, few or no facilities or AUK controllers? | Yes |
| Secure(ish) luggage storage at start? | – |
| Parking at start? | Yes |
| Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start and/or finish? | – |
| eBrevet Available? | – |
Provisional Information
Not all information and/or files relating to this ride were available at the time of publication. These will be added in due course ahead of the event.
Date
- 14 July 2024
Cost
- £5.00
Location
- 100 Newland St, Witham CM8 1AH
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Website
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/essex/the-battesford-court-witham
