United Kingdom·April 9 2023
A DAY IN HELL MANCHESTER 2023
9 April. Our ode to the last great madness of cycling; take on local Bridleways and byways in honour of Roubaix.
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Overview
The Queen of the Classics reigns over Easter weekend. A Day in Hell translates the agony and the ecstasy of the cobbles to the Cheshire Lanes as we take on the finest 'gravé', defined as: "(an area of) farm track/road/footpath/bridleway etc. which consists of potholes, loose paving, stones, rubble, and mud." Starting from Rapha Manchester with coffee, riders will head south into Cheshire for our classic 100km of mixed-terrain riding. At the end of it all, riders will join us back at the Clubhouse for beers and a chance to watch the pros do their magic with a screening of the final kilometres of the race. It is worth noting that Gravé is not gravel. A Day in Hell is built in tribute to a time long before gravel bikes and wide tyre clearances and so is not as off-road focussed as a typical gravel route, with non-tarmac sectors making up less than half of the route. That said, it's entirely up to you what bike you choose to ride this route on! Just come prepared for a real mix of terrains.
Tickets
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Trip Tips
BIKE CHOICE
All of our routes have been test ridden and are designed to be 28c passable. However, definitions of this may vary and we recommend a little wider, such as 32-35c. You undertake to ride any route at your own risk to you and your equipment.
SELF SUPPORTED
This event self-supported. You must be able to provide for yourself on the road, including food, water and spares you may need. There is no broom wagon and you are responsible for getting yourself home. We recommend that you carry at least spare tubes, a pump and any spares you may need to keep you rolling.