21th Mad Jack’s – John Seviour Memorial 125km Audax event Saturday 22th February 2020
A Classic Hilly Audax AAA event taking on some of the best Hills in East Sussex. Great scenery, challenging route unspoilt Sussex countryside. Mad Jack (John Fuller) was an eccentric 1800’s MP, who made numerous Obelisks/ follies around Brightling. These include the Needle, the Sugar Loaf, Tower and his Tomb in Brightling Church yard. Highlights on the ride include- Penhurst Lane, Batemans (National Trust) (home of Rudyard Kipling), Willingford Lane- up to Brightling Needle (cat 2 climb), Brede Lane, Doleham Halt, Peter James Lane, Crazy Lane, plus more.
In Battle, you pass the spot where King Harold made his last stand and lost to William the conqueror (aka the b***ard!). Stop there a while and imagine back to 1066.
Hot drinks and various snacks at the start included. Start and finish in Hailsham. Cafe controls (x3) in Battle-Skarlets Café. Enter early to avoid disappointment! No entries on the line. An Audax Altitude qualifying event (AAA) & qualifying ride for Brevet des Grimpeurs du Sud. .
John was a pioneer within Audax and rode the frist and second LEL, he passed away 11 years ago this year.
Entry forms/online entries (Pay pal) AUK website
Thank you for all your entries to date, closing date 12/2/2020
http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/20-85/