Bullets #4 - 27 Miles

Cycling Route

Details
43.97 km
409 m
Ride leaves Boldmere to the north via Anchorage Road to Mere Green onto Little Hay-Whittington- then a loop to the northwest of Whittington before retracing back through Weeford, Little Hay over TV mast hill to Mere Green returning to Boldmere via the same route. Course Undulating after Mere Green. Fairly traffic free roads, minor roads surfaces good. Anti clockwise circuit maximising Left turns.


**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. Share this Route with Friends
Created By
Andy Robinson

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Stonehouse Road0.37 km3 m0.4%
Monmouth Drive0.76 km9 m0.3%
Boldmere gate to Somerville road0.75 km8 m0.2%
Somerville Sprint0.90 km-13 m-1.4%
park road to town hall0.38 km18 m4.7%
tamworth road to train station sprint0.96 km5 m0.3%
Rubbish Road Surface Drag0.87 km11 m1.0%
Mere Green Island to Whittington via Little Hay11.92 km-102 m-0.7%
Hill Viillage Climb till need to turn right!0.28 km12 m4.2%
Little Hay the other way3.23 km-37 m-1.1%
church lane0.82 km16 m0.8%
Old Schoolhouse0.35 km16 m4.6%
full climb at Weeford0.29 km19 m6.1%
little hill0.16 km14 m8.4%
full hill Weeford0.21 km19 m8.8%
Flats and Jerrys Lanes2.32 km-18 m-0.1%
Packington Sprint0.93 km18 m1.5%
Just the Top of Jerry0.85 km-15 m-0.4%
Tamworth Rd to Church St2.07 km-28 m-1.2%
Tamworth road to Church Street - non hazardous lol1.98 km-27 m-1.2%
Vicarage Ln Climb0.61 km-12 m-1.9%
Whittington to the Point2.69 km-9 m-0.2%
Burton Rd Bullet0.57 km-3 m-0.6%
Brookhay Lane to the Plough1.40 km-5 m-0.2%
Plough to Cappers Lane0.77 km2 m0.1%
Cappers Lane0.63 km23 m3.4%
Cappers "down" Hill madness0.55 km-15 m-2.7%
Back Ln 10.34 km-4 m-1.2%
Back Ln 20.24 km-2 m-0.6%
Uphill slog9.58 km58 m0.6%
Barracks Climb0.89 km20 m2.2%
Barracks Climb0.62 km17 m2.7%
A51 to A5 Packington secteur2.45 km19 m0.4%
Jerry Lane0.57 km13 m2.3%
Bridge over the A380.25 km-6 m-0.6%
Little Hay -> The Mast4.62 km84 m1.6%
Little Hay Little Climb2.00 km35 m1.7%
Cat 4?3.33 km84 m2.5%
Pumping Station to Hillwood Common Rd Climb 3.06 km82 m2.7%
cross roads to speed sign climb1.00 km44 m4.4%
Triangle to Hillwood Road1.35 km46 m3.4%
2014 Le Tour De Boldmere - Stage 1 - Hilly Segment1.17 km45 m3.8%
Hill Village Blast0.59 km-17 m-2.8%
Mere Green to Four Oaks descent0.90 km-11 m-1.1%
Sonic Boom0.85 km-5 m-0.4%
Anchorage Southbound0.53 km-6 m-1.1%
Clifton/Somerville Ascent0.87 km13 m1.5%
Monmouth Drive/Stonehouse Road Sprint1.15 km-10 m-0.4%
Monmouth Dr West to Stonehouse Rd0.72 km-12 m-1.4%
esuohenotS daoR0.41 km-3 m-0.3%