2025 Gran Fondo National Series

Hell of the Ashdown

Hell of the Ashdown

February 23 2025
Kent South East UK
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Distances: 107 km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 1500 Participants

Organised by the Catford CC the Hell of the Ashdown, the route remains tough with approx 1,900m of climbing, the major climbs being, Cudham Test Hill, Toys Hill,  MarkBeech, Wych Cross, Twyford Lane, Colemans Hatch (AKA The Wall), Groombridge, Hobbs Hill, Hubbards Hill, Hogstrough Hill and Berrys Hill

As usual there will be catering at the HQ , free nutrition supplied by OTE at two feed stations at the Ashdown Forest and Sevenoaks Weald, mechanics at HQ and feed zones as well as roving NEG motorbikes to keep an eye on safety.

We will be supporting two charities being Pepenbury and the Chartwell Cancer Trust.

Hell of the Ashdown

 
Start Located At: Charles Darwin School, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3AU.
 
 
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A fantastic 107k testing route over the Cols of Kent and Sussex.
The best marshalled Sportive in the South of England.
NEG roving motorbikes on the course to ensure safety.
Indoor feed stations at Ashdown Forest & Sevenoaks Weald.
FREE nutrition supplied by OTE at feed stations.
Mobile mechanics on route.
Pick up and return to venue facility if in difficulty.
Timing of individual entries on route by HSS the industry leaders.
Discounted for group (6 or more riders - max 10).
Fully signposted route.
Full catering at Charles Darwin School (start and finish).
Safe parking facilities at Charles Darwin School (start).
Run by the Catford CC, one of the oldest clubs in the world since 1886.
Donation to two local charities

 
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Feb 23 2025 - EVENT: Hell of the Ashdown