Balise 10k - Tour de Boldmere 2015 Stage 8 - Solo
Cycling Route
Details
10.02 km
150 m
Another 10k solo ride, this time heading up the Beacon and then an anticlockwise loop around the Aldridge Airport. Finish is back on Barr Beacon after your 10k is up. Two hill and two flat segments to keep your effort flat out all the way!
Stage segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487506
Hilly 1 - Queslett to top of Barr Beacon: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487540
Flat 1 - Birmingham Road to Walsall Road: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487582
Flat 2 - Aldridge Road to Sutton Road - https://www.strava.com/segments/9487650
Hilly 2 - Sutton Road to Beacon Road. https://www.strava.com/segments/9487564
**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.
Stage segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487506
Hilly 1 - Queslett to top of Barr Beacon: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487540
Flat 1 - Birmingham Road to Walsall Road: https://www.strava.com/segments/9487582
Flat 2 - Aldridge Road to Sutton Road - https://www.strava.com/segments/9487650
Hilly 2 - Sutton Road to Beacon Road. https://www.strava.com/segments/9487564
**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
Andy Robinson
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Queslett to Barr Beacon | 1.75 km | 65 m | 3.7% |
| 2015 Tour de Boldmere - Stage 8 - Hilly 1 | 1.80 km | 70 m | 3.8% |
| BArr beacon from Cat and Fiddle | 1.81 km | 53 m | 2.8% |
| BRAT Bar Beacon Hill Interval | 1.21 km | 53 m | 4.4% |
| First Beacon Climb | 0.48 km | 27 m | 5.4% |
| THE BEACON ASCENT | 2.06 km | 40 m | 1.6% |
| Beacon Top Dash | 1.36 km | -15 m | -0.3% |
| Like a Stone | 1.48 km | -37 m | -2.5% |
| BB TdB Aldridge | 0.97 km | -6 m | -0.2% |
| Bosty Lane Blitz | 0.92 km | -9 m | -0.5% |
| Longwood Lane South | 0.97 km | -7 m | -0.1% |
| 2015 Tour de Boldmere - Stage 8 - Flat 2 | 0.99 km | -7 m | -0.2% |
| three crowns hill | 0.38 km | 20 m | 5.1% |
| 2015 Tour de Boldmere - Stage 8 - Hilly 2 | 1.70 km | 49 m | 2.9% |
| BarrBeacon climb | 1.65 km | 48 m | 2.9% |
| Skip Lane - Leighswood road | 1.05 km | 25 m | 2.3% |