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Description

Distance

Risk

risk description

minimum management

Start 0.1 mile NW of Ackleton bridge at junction on left to Cranmere

0

M

Riders merging into traffic on the B4176. Good visibility enabling the rider to plan a safe start.

Cycle Event signage (see CTT GN17)
Officials on or near road to wear high viz jackets
the pusher- off will be instructed to inform each rider of any passing traffic to act as a back up.

At island junction with A442 at Sutton Maddock garage take first exit (A442)

M

Traffic on roundabout

Cycle event warning signs on all approaches to roundabout. Marshal in fluorescent jacket. Directional arrow pointing left

Approaching Bridgnorth
Care point # 1

L

Sunken drains at side of road

Note on start sheet for riders to look out for and take care

At first island Take first exit (the Hermitage hill)

M

Traffic on roundabout

Cycle event warning signs on all approaches to roundabout. Marshal in fluorescent jacket. Directional arrow pointing left. Cycle event warning sign at foot of climb due to likelihood of drivers meeting slow, climbing riders

At island junction with A454 take second exit (A454)

L

Traffic on roundabout

Cycle event warning signs on all approaches to roundabout.
Directional arrow pointing straight on.

At island junction with B4176 take first exit (B4176)

L

Traffic on roundabout.

Cycle event warning signs on all approaches to roundabout. Marshal in fluorescent jacket. Directional arrow pointing left

Finish et the Folly Inn (closed)

L

No significant risk

Finish sign at approach to finish and finish board by timekeeper.
Officials on or near road to wear high viz jackets.