Thornton Away Day - Torture 40 at Mile End, Henley
Details of the ride on Sunday 7th April 2013
Those that fancy a changeling ride next Sunday but no too long in distance can join us on the Torture40.
The ride is being led by a guy myself and Bob
met in the Pyrenees and the plan start time is 10:30/11ish, but I'll confim
timings nearer the day.
Feel free to pass the word around but please
bear in mind this is not an organised event in any way : just a bunch of us
meeting up for what would otherwise be a social ride but will inevitably
involve both gurning and swearing!
Torture40
‘Torture 40’ - A circuitous 70km route around
the most feared climbs in the Hambledon Valley
The ‘Torture 40’ was first run before the millenium with the aim of devising a circuit that would include the
most savage climbs in and around the Hambledon valley. Originally a 40mile
ride, the route has seen some adjustments in recent years and currently takes
in ten strength sapping climbs via a 43mile loop starting and finishing at Mill
End car park, nr Henley. The terrain turns that 43miles into a 2 1⁄2 to 3 hour
grimpeur challenge, with sub 2:30 being an “elite” time.
Torture 40’: this climbs ten of the sharpest
hills around the Hambledon Valley. The route map is also available at: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/RCC-Torture-40-2010-1350m
Danny
