Category: Devoran July 2017

Devoran Events 16th July 2017

Calling the new 100km ride “Blue Sea” was probably tempting fate.

The day was mostly overcast and often mizzley, and riders on the West Penwith loop had difficulty seeing Lanyon Quoit, let alone the glorious view out to sea that makes the climb worthwhile. Nevertheless, we had a cheerful field who made the most of two stops at the new Gwithian Church Hall control and returned in good spirits to Devoran and rather nicer weather. As did the small but select group of Peter’s Point riders – everyone finishing in good time and probably the least damp of the day’s entrants.

The Lizard and the Camel 200km was more of a challenge in this year’s weather than last year’s sunshine, but the riders rose to the occasion brilliantly with nearly all the starters finishing. A number of last year’s riders took it on again, and two riders new to the distance gained their “Randonneur” status – chapeau!

Thanks to Peter, Eddie and Chris for expertly manning the Gwithian control, and to all the riders for taking part, playing the game, and making the day fun.

Links to the lists of finishers on the AUK site below. There are two sets of photos on the Facebook group.

Audax 50km Badge
59km
Peter’s Point
AUK id 17-767
7 riders listed
Audax 100km Badge
110km
Red River Blue Sea
AUK id 17-106
18 riders listed
Audax 200km Badge
211km
Lizard and the Camel
AUK id 17-765
18 riders listed
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Time to enter Devoran events

Lizard and the Camel Depart

Riders preparing to leave Devoran on the Lizard and the Camel in May last year

Route sheets and GPX files are now being sent out to entrants on the three Devoran events. The Gwithian control this year is in the church hall, where Peter and crew will have a bit more shelter and some mid-ride snacks available – so no trips down to the Towans this year unless you want to view the surf.

To enter online, follow the links to the AUK website.

Lizard and the Camel 210km
Red River Blue Sea 110km
Peter’s Point 56km

If you are a member, log in before going on to enter so that the entry automatically has your details. If you are paying by Paypal, be sure to return to the AUK site afterwards so your payment is recorded.

Advance entry is open until midnight Friday 14th July. Entry on the day available subject to numbers.

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Peter’s Point

16 July, 2017
Starting from Devoran
Organiser Martyn Aldis

50km Brevet Populaire event from Devoran village hall.

This event takes a direct route from the old port of Devoran to the mouth of the Red River at Gwithian, sweeping south of Camborne on the way back.

Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at the finish.

Audax 500km Badge56km
Starts 10:00
no AAA Peter’s Point
AUK id 17-767
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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Red River Blue Sea

16 July, 2017
Starting from Devoran
Organiser Martyn Aldis

A new 100km Brevet Populaire event from Devoran village hall.

This event takes a direct route from the old Port of Devoran to the mouth of the Red River at Gwithian, followed by a loop to Marazion then the high Atlantic cliff road past Zennor and back to Gwithian with just one info control. The return route sweeps south of Camborne to the Devoran finish.

Tea or coffee at the start and free refreshments at the finish.

Audax 100km Badge110km
Starts 09:00
no AAA Red River Blue Sea
AUK id 17-106
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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Lizard and the Camel

16 July, 2017
Starting from Devoran
Organiser Martyn Aldis

210km event from Devoran village hall, planned with the first-time randonneur in mind.

The route provides more modest ascent than other 200s run in Cornwall but it is scenic in the literal sense. The Camel Trail is used for a 21km section but this can be avoided on supplied all-tarmac alternative. Controls at Lizard Village, Gwithian and Padstow, plus 2 information controls.

Includes free cereal and toast at the start and soup, pud and snacks at the finish, with shop and café opportunities at controls and elsewhere on route.

Audax 200km Badge210km
Starts 08:00
no AAA Lizard and the Camel
AUK id 17-765
Details and entry from Audax UK site
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