I do alot of my training in the chilterns. One of my favourite hill climb training rides is one that weaves up and down the edge of the chilterns, around Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Chinnor and Bledlow Ridge. One of my favourite climbs is a 5 mile ascent of continuous climbing from Wycombe upto Stokenchurch on the A40. The gradient is pretty shallow, but the climb can take 15 minutes. The other Chiltern climbs tend to be a lot sharper and shorter, with some great descents as well.
Verulam CC are sponsoring a cyclo sportive The Chiltern hundred Challenge. It offers 3 different routes
- the Gran Fondo of 171km (107 miles), with ascent of 2,620m
- Medio Fondo of 102km (63 miles) climbing 1,730m
- Corto Fondo incorporating the Amersham Road Cycling Club 80km (50 mile) challenge. An undulating ride for all-comers.
The 2008 edition will be held on 1st June. The start and finish will be at Great Missenden,
For more details and online entry see: Chiltern 100.org
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