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Medium. Porcs dans la merde. Modified Stage 6 TdB 2015

Cycling Route

Details
59.98 km
654 m
Modified 2015 routes to start from Dubs - Memorial visits dropped but details below if of interest.

Out via Aldridge. Kick right and then second left at the Rushall lights and on up through Pelsall, over the finger post lights and on to and over the A5 island near the M6Toll services. Continuing north through Norton Canes and Heath Hayes and through Hendesford before turning north to the edge of the Chase.

First we visit the Katyn Memorial which commemorates the 14,000 members of the Polish Armed Forces and professional people who were massacred and buried in a mass grave by German Forces in 1940 in the Katyn Forest, Poland.

The route returns back south along Camp Road to visit the Allied war cemetery and the German War Cemetery (the latter will be closed at the time of the visit).

After paying our respects the route heads into the Chase via Penkridge Bank before turning south past the visitor centre. The route then leaves the chase and starts the return home via Hazelslade and through Chase Terrace to Chasetown. From there the route crosses over the A5 & A461 and on through Stonnall before joining the A452 Chester Road for a distance then at Mill Green turning towards Four Oaks and the run home via the Lichfield Road.

**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.
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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.
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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

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Stonehouse Road0.37 km3 m0.4%
Stonehouse to Carnwath0.36 km3 m0.7%
Two Gates - Boldmere to Banners1.81 km11 m0.6%
monmouth drive to nissan garage2.64 km32 m1.2%
Monmouth Drive to Queslett Island1.59 km17 m0.9%
Banners to Bakers0.80 km13 m1.3%
Shell to Nissan0.78 km19 m2.1%
Barr Common Rd to Knights top0.60 km16 m2.6%
Barr Common Road Hill0.67 km15 m0.8%
BB TdB Aldridge0.97 km-6 m-0.2%
Lights to Pint.1.42 km-13 m-0.8%
McDonalds Rushall To FingerPost Junction3.09 km25 m0.7%
Chamois makes me slipy....i like1.83 km15 m0.7%
Lime Lane (The Fingerpost to The Turf)2.88 km-15 m-0.4%
Turf Lodge to Five Ways3.07 km40 m1.3%
turf to chapel street1.22 km16 m1.3%
Five ways to Hill Street1.01 km-9 m-0.2%
Lower Rd to Hill Top0.22 km13 m5.8%
Stafford Lane Blast (Down & UP)0.67 km18 m0.1%
Stafford Lane Climb0.31 km17 m5.4%
Belt Road Sprint1.21 km21 m1.7%
Pye Green Road (LFCC)2.10 km46 m1.9%
Tower down0.96 km-19 m-1.5%
Broadhurst Green to Marquis Dr1.38 km-20 m-0.5%
Station Decent2.49 km-48 m-1.6%
rawnsley rd to bottom of rugeley rd1.25 km20 m1.6%
up that slope0.74 km14 m1.9%
Rawnsley Road to the Hazelslade0.68 km14 m0.7%
hazelslade - green pipe0.59 km15 m0.5%
Just the hill0.41 km16 m4.0%
Rugely road run0.70 km-4 m-0.3%
Islands0.08 km0 m0.0%
Island to Island0.42 km-4 m-0.9%
Meerash to the A50.55 km-3 m-0.2%
over m6 toll0.26 km3 m0.3%
Barrracks lane drag0.81 km13 m1.0%
Climb up Barracks Lane0.26 km7 m2.5%
Into Stonnall1.37 km-6 m-0.1%
church lane sprint0.93 km23 m1.1%
Things Were Different In My Day0.23 km9 m3.9%
Bupa Bump0.30 km9 m2.9%
Walsall Pump It Rd0.74 km27 m3.5%
Crown of the hill1.29 km25 m2.0%
Four Oaks Rd1.41 km-39 m-2.8%
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%