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Gorrick 100 course details

by Jon Lucas, 06 Jun 03.

We were out riding the course today to check the distance - it's a little over 10 miles. The light rain has washed away the dust and loose bits so it's packed down nicely into a smooth and flowing ride. If you're familiar with the trail names here's a summary of near enough what's planned:

  • The start line is at Lake Ride as per last year.
  • Turn off through some singletrack to return around toward Surrey Hill.
  • Ride the 2nd half of the Roman Run to the normal race start area.
  • Up to the bottom of the Long Run.
  • Over the Pink Bridges toward Vicarage Lane.
  • Climb up Surrey Hill.
  • Down the Wall and right into the Long Run.
  • Climb back up to the reservoir.
  • Follow the perimeter track past the Military Land to Lower Star Post.
  • Fast hard firebash to Crowthorne Wood.
  • Approx 1 3/4 miles of singletrack through Seagull Wood and What's The Point to Lower Star Post again.
  • A long pootle down Windsor Ride to the top of Three Sisters Hill and down Twisted Sister.
  • Climb to the start of the Full Nine Yards and ride nearly the full length.
  • Into the Tank Run, Tank Traps and finally to the finish line.

Phew, I'm tired just writing it!

Cut-off time - There will be a cut-off time when riders will be stopped from starting another lap at 5pm, but we hope you will all have finished by then anyway.

Fundraising - As mentioned on the entry form we are raising money for the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust. All vehicles entering will be charged just two pounds, but you can of course donate more.

Have fun out there and remember keep smiling!