Bryan Chapman 600km BRM + others | 17/18/19th May 2024 | Chepstow

[vorsprung]

No we don't. What we need is a non-scenic version

 

Matt.

Dearest.

Did you ever actually do the scenic version?

[vorsprung]

Gospel Pass you say?

We need a "Scenic" option again!

You might want to look at Will's plan for 2024: https://www.pedalution.co.uk/events/bryan-chapman-memorial-600/

sounds nice!

[mattc]

Gospel Pass you say?

We need a "Scenic" option again!

You might want to look at Will's plan for 2024: https://www.pedalution.co.uk/events/bryan-chapman-memorial-600/

Well who'da thought?!

 

[willpom gwraudax]

Entries are open for 2024's Bryan Chapman Memorial 600!
Saturday 18th May
https://www.pedalution.co.uk/events/bryan-chapman-memorial-600/

Complementing it will be:
3 day Pauline Porter Populaire 2-2-2
Friday 17th May
https://www.pedalution.co.uk/events/pauline-porter-populaire-222/

Anglesey & Back 300+300
Saturday 18th May
https://www.pedalution.co.uk/events/anglesey-back-300-300/

The Bryan Chapman has a slight rework. On the return from Snowdonia the route will come back as the outward route along the coast through Harlech with the sleep control at Aberdyfi. This easier night section allows for the inclusion of Gospel Pass on the return with little change to the elevation gain.

The Anglesey & Back will have a sleep stop at Menai Bridge where even the full value rider has time for some winks before the return 300. Due to shortest distance stuff you'll be following the coast from Machynlleth rather than hopping over Corris Pass.

The Pauline Porter Populaire is roughly 200 a day. Where possible it will use quieter roads and thus the route differs in several spots and has some more climbing involved. Sleeping will be at Kings YHA both nights.

Both latters have limited availability as there will be no hot bedding. There is the option to camp on the Populaire at Kings for a reduced rate.

If anyone wants to volunteer please do DM me. There'll be a helpers ride 2 weeks prior.

Big thanks to Pauline Porter for letting me honour her creation of the BCM by putting her name to the Populaire!

[Ajax Bay]

Well done on the revised routes, Will.
I've never seen the attraction of the Trawsfynydd route after dark, preferring your planned coastal choice. Just the one visit to King's then: southbound turning right after the Mawddach (Barmouth) bridge.
I would seek inspiration from Colin's Cambrian 6c for the route south from Knighton to Clyro (473-508).
Gospel Pass at 520km in just adds to what was already a challenging ride.

[willpom gwraudax]

Well done on the revised routes, Will.
I've never seen the attraction of the Trawsfynydd route after dark, preferring your planned coastal choice. Just the one visit to King's then: southbound turning right after the Mawddach (Barmouth) bridge.
I would seek inspiration from Colin's Cambrian 6c for the route south from Knighton to Clyro (473-508).
Gospel Pass at 520km in just adds to what was already a challenging ride.

The easier return along the coast to Aberdyfi and lack of second Kings ascent will get riders further along the route in about the same time as if returning over Trawsfynydd to Kings, so the extra challenge of Gospel Pass will be dampened; plus the elation from the extra views will offset the sting. But then again Gospel Pass is a bit like Cheddar Gorge; a couple of steep bits but the rest isn't too taxing.

[JonB]

The easier return along the coast to Aberdyfi and lack of second Kings ascent will get riders further along the route in about the same time as if returning over Trawsfynydd to Kings, so the extra challenge of Gospel Pass will be dampened; plus the elation from the extra views will offset the sting. But then again Gospel Pass is a bit like Cheddar Gorge; a couple of steep bits but the rest isn't too taxing.

Classic - put in, arguably, the highest road pass in Wales at the tail end of a tough 600 and it's described as not too taxing This is GWR propaganda in full 'spin' mode 

[CrazyEnglishTriathlete]

I take no credit for the Knighton - Clyro section.  Peter Coulson, when he set up the Cambrian Series rides had spotted how hilly it was between Knighton and Hay, and it features on the 2H, 3C, and 4C (actually Knighton to Brecon).  When I needed 10,000m ascent for the 6C to qualify as a Super-Randonee, I simply took the 4C, took the flat bit between Bala and Corwen out and replaced it with a loop into Snowdonia. 

[aidan.f]

On a non-cycling logistics matter I now (hopefully) have cheap convenient parking for duration of the event.

02:00hrs Saturday to 12:00hrs  Monday  just £12 ..I did wonder if it's was a scam, but have used the booking site before, all seems fine

Basepoint Chepstow Beaufort Park, Riverside Court, Beaufort Park, Chepstow, NP16 5UH

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RrXVkMmWjCn28iVB6

Booking: www.yourparkingspace.co.uk

[Wycombewheeler]

The easier return along the coast to Aberdyfi and lack of second Kings ascent will get riders further along the route in about the same time as if returning over Trawsfynydd to Kings, so the extra challenge of Gospel Pass will be dampened; plus the elation from the extra views will offset the sting. But then again Gospel Pass is a bit like Cheddar Gorge; a couple of steep bits but the rest isn't too taxing.

I have the second Kings stop last year at 373km, and Aberdyfi on this years route at 381, so it's not much further along, but avoiding those climbs in the dark will be worth it.

I am looking forward to the gospel pass, because no matter how tough the climb the views are worth it, especially as it is always sunny in Wales. Is there a more scenic 600km in the calendar? Machynleth mountain road, Harlech beach, pen-y-pass and now the gospel pass too before Tintern Abbey.

[willpom gwraudax]

On a non-cycling logistics matter I now (hopefully) have cheap convenient parking for duration of the event.

02:00hrs Saturday to 12:00hrs  Monday  just £12 ..I did wonder if it's was a scam, but have used the booking site before, all seems fine

Basepoint Chepstow Beaufort Park, Riverside Court, Beaufort Park, Chepstow, NP16 5UH

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RrXVkMmWjCn28iVB6

Booking: www.yourparkingspace.co.uk

Parking at Innage Farm is £5 for the duration. It is 10mins ride from Bulwark and for our sole use.

[aidan.f]

Will,

Thankyou for the reminder of what you have gone to the trouble of putting in place, and yes, although I was aware of parking at the farm I should have considered the very reasonable charge properly.

[pangolin]

Hi Will, any news on showers at the sleep stop?