2015 #1 - Medium - Longdon Green
Cycling Route
Details
36.54 mi
1,740 ft
Routes leave Boldmere via Monmouth/Clifton/Anchorage up to Mere Green and then over Hill Common Road to Little Hey then via Weeford and on to Whittington via the normal route.
At Whittington the Medium and Long routes head north and then west via Hilliards Cross over the A38 passing Fradley and over to the A515 where the routes turn left for a short distance over the railway line and then turning right towards Handsacre.
The Long route from Handsacre continues through Armitage before skirting the south side of Rugeley. The big climb up into the chase is via Collier Road before turning back to Upper Longdon and then south towards Wall and Shenstone before returning to Boldmere via the Roman Road and the west side of Sutton Park and Monmouth Drive.
After the A515 the medium route turns southwest to head back towards Wall and Shenstone intersecting the Long route at Creswell Green.
The Short route from Whittington heads via the lanes on the south side of Lichfield towards Pipehill before heading south to Wall. Keeping to the lanes the route then loops around via Stonnall before re-joining with the other routes back to Boldmere via Roman Road.
Short route is sent on a modified route through Sutton Park rather than around the west side of the park.
**IMPORTANT** – YOU RIDE A BOLDMERE BULLET STRAVA ROUTE AT ENTIRELY YOUR OWN RISK THIS IS NOT AN EVENT OR A COMPETITION & WE ARE NOT ORGANISERS. The Boldmere Bullets and the route creators do not accept any responsibility for injury, loss and damage sustained by you and advises you to refer to Strava’s terms and conditions. You can read more about them here http://www.strava.com/terms.
Bullets fitness -
Cycling is a physically active sport. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a strenuous physical pursuit such as this. You accept that you do so entirely at your own risk and that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to be able to ride the routes posted on Strava.
Bullets ride with care -
Ride with due care and attention whenever you are on your bike. Respect other road users and be patient, this is not a race and there are no rewards for finishing first or fast times. Do not put yourself or others at risk by careless riding - Ultimately, you are responsible for your riding.
Bullets Lead by example when on the road -
Always obey the Highway Code and ride in a manner appropriate. Be courteous and consider other road users, pedestrians and others engaged in a leisure activity such as horse riders. The route may follow country lanes where you will encounter rural traffic users such as tractors, etc. Where necessary ride in single file and according to the road conditions. We also strongly recommend the following:
• RED means STOP. Do not take chances
• Helmets must be worn whilst riding
• Take heed of road traffic warning signs, they apply to cyclists too
• Extend all reasonable courtesy to other road users
• Ride single file on single roads climbs and A Roads to allow traffic to flow
• Anticipate oncoming traffic and ride accordingly
• Be aware of potholes and loose gravel on roads
• Keep a safe distance between you and any riders in front, especially on descents
• Be patient when crossing junctions
• When turning right, always make your intentions clear to road users
• Be prepared for adverse weather and wear/carry adequate clothing
• In hot, sunny conditions drink plenty of water and apply sun protection
• Do not drop litter – use the bins provided or take it home with you. Put it your pocket, under the hem of your shorts or jersey sleeve. Ultimately, don’t litter and give cycling a bad name.
• Do not behave in a manner that may offend others.
At Whittington the Medium and Long routes head north and then west via Hilliards Cross over the A38 passing Fradley and over to the A515 where the routes turn left for a short distance over the railway line and then turning right towards Handsacre.
The Long route from Handsacre continues through Armitage before skirting the south side of Rugeley. The big climb up into the chase is via Collier Road before turning back to Upper Longdon and then south towards Wall and Shenstone before returning to Boldmere via the Roman Road and the west side of Sutton Park and Monmouth Drive.
After the A515 the medium route turns southwest to head back towards Wall and Shenstone intersecting the Long route at Creswell Green.
The Short route from Whittington heads via the lanes on the south side of Lichfield towards Pipehill before heading south to Wall. Keeping to the lanes the route then loops around via Stonnall before re-joining with the other routes back to Boldmere via Roman Road.
Short route is sent on a modified route through Sutton Park rather than around the west side of the park.
**IMPORTANT** – YOU RIDE A BOLDMERE BULLET STRAVA ROUTE AT ENTIRELY YOUR OWN RISK THIS IS NOT AN EVENT OR A COMPETITION & WE ARE NOT ORGANISERS. The Boldmere Bullets and the route creators do not accept any responsibility for injury, loss and damage sustained by you and advises you to refer to Strava’s terms and conditions. You can read more about them here http://www.strava.com/terms.
Bullets fitness -
Cycling is a physically active sport. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a strenuous physical pursuit such as this. You accept that you do so entirely at your own risk and that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to be able to ride the routes posted on Strava.
Bullets ride with care -
Ride with due care and attention whenever you are on your bike. Respect other road users and be patient, this is not a race and there are no rewards for finishing first or fast times. Do not put yourself or others at risk by careless riding - Ultimately, you are responsible for your riding.
Bullets Lead by example when on the road -
Always obey the Highway Code and ride in a manner appropriate. Be courteous and consider other road users, pedestrians and others engaged in a leisure activity such as horse riders. The route may follow country lanes where you will encounter rural traffic users such as tractors, etc. Where necessary ride in single file and according to the road conditions. We also strongly recommend the following:
• RED means STOP. Do not take chances
• Helmets must be worn whilst riding
• Take heed of road traffic warning signs, they apply to cyclists too
• Extend all reasonable courtesy to other road users
• Ride single file on single roads climbs and A Roads to allow traffic to flow
• Anticipate oncoming traffic and ride accordingly
• Be aware of potholes and loose gravel on roads
• Keep a safe distance between you and any riders in front, especially on descents
• Be patient when crossing junctions
• When turning right, always make your intentions clear to road users
• Be prepared for adverse weather and wear/carry adequate clothing
• In hot, sunny conditions drink plenty of water and apply sun protection
• Do not drop litter – use the bins provided or take it home with you. Put it your pocket, under the hem of your shorts or jersey sleeve. Ultimately, don’t litter and give cycling a bad name.
• Do not behave in a manner that may offend others.
Created By
Rob W
