Gannet CC Road Race 60 mile - Sunday 6th April 2025.  The race is four laps of a 15 mile course, the event is part of the West Midlands League. The race is on the circuit used last year and the HQ is at Weobley Village Hall, 8 Gadbridge Road, Weobley. HR4 8SN.  There is free parking and toilet facilities at the HQ, but no showers.   Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase at the HQ before and after the race. To encourage early entry the first 40 riders to entry are guaranteed a ride.

Info for Riders

GANNETT CC HELL OF THE NORTH HEREFORDSHIRE RR

Course: Norton Cannon
Summary: The Norton Canon course is a recent addition, first used in 2024. It’s rolling with three draggy climbs; the front derailleur will be used mainly for decoration here. The run out from the end of the neutral through the finish is mainly flat until the Sarnesfield cross road, then descents into the Wye Valley. That’s followed by the short steep push up Tin Hill and a high speed descent before the long drag up to the finish through Mansel Gamage.

Finish: is flat but coming at the top of the drag it takes a bit of effort for the sprinters to hang on; the turn over the old railway onto the A480 is handy for a last ditch attack.

Suits: puncheurs, rouleurs, sprinters who can get over a hill.

Recent winners: first race on this course was the Gannet race in 2024 won by Ben Pierce from Charlie Genner after a lengthy break.

Total Length: 23.8 km Max Slope: 9 % Total Ascent: 213 m

https://westmidsroadracing.co.uk/2024/01/norton-canon-course-map/

HQ Loc: Weobley Village Hall, HR48SN

Facilities: HQ has toilet facilities. Drinks and Snacks available to purchase prior and post race.

Parking: Ample parking at HQ

Sign on: Sign on will close 20 minutes before racing commences.

Mandatory Safety Brief: at HQ Location 5 minutes prior to roll out.