Knock Ventoux 300 – Sunday 18 August 2024
A 300 km Audax, long-distance cycling event from Lancashire to the summit of Great Dun Fell and back again – in a day!
Start: Padiham, Lancashire
Date: Sunday 18 August 2024
Start time: 06:00 am
The Knock Ventoux 300 is a 305 km cycling event sanctioned by Audax UK (AUK), taking place on Sunday 18 August 2024, starting and finishing in the town of Padiham, Lancashire.
The event is a randonnee – not a race! Those taking part will have a maximum of 20 hours to complete the challenging 305 km route.
OVERVIEW
A clockwise circuit circling northern England, with the ascent to the summit of Great Dun Fell, Britain’s highest paved road at 847m the ‘highlight’ of the ride!
Great Dun Fell Summit, Cumbria
How hilly is it?
The Knock Ventoux 300 has about 4900 metres of climbing!
http://www.aukweb.net/results/aaa/
START & CONTROL DETAILS
Event HQ will be in the town of Padiham, Lancashire.
Riders obtain proof of passage through a series of predetermined controls. Acceptable proof of passage requires independent evidence of time, date and control location. Acceptable forms include:
- A timed signature of a controller designated by the organiser
- A stamp, sticker or other distinct mark (inside the brevet card) provided by the event organiser and/or a controller
- A printed receipt, with time, date and control location (usually from a cash register or ATM)
- Other forms may be designated by the organiser, provided they are acceptable to AUK
Where a rider is unable to obtain proof of passage, an alternative form may be accepted at the organiser’s discretion.
Enter?
Entry fee: £10.70 when entering online, non AUK/CTC/CUK members will see £3 automatically added to include temporary membership for insurance purposes!
N.B. entry fees are non-refundable and will be taken at the time of entry! The entry fee won’t fluctuate during the course that entries remain open!
Your confirmation email, usually received from PayPal immediately after entering and paying the entry fee, guarantees you a place on the event! Online entrants will also usually receive e-mail confirmation of their entry from the organiser’s within 72-hours of entering!
Click on the link below to enter:
Entry fee includes:
- Brevet card with detailed route-sheet giving precise instructions
- Validation with Audax UK (AUK)
- 3rd party insurance for UK based riders
- Any photograph’s taken by the organiser/helpers during the event
Online entry link here:
burnleyccevents.com 