The route travels through Sherston, along to Leighterton, over the A46 onto a small road up into Tresham. This is at the top of the Severn escarpment and the wind was blowing hard so it was a struggle to keep the bike upright. There follows a steep descent during which I had to brake frequently all the way down as the road was wet and muddy and the wind gusts were quite dangerous. The route goes through Alderley up a medium hill and then down sharply into Wotton Under Edge.
The hill is just over 2K and the average gradient is advertised as 10%. Apart from the bottom section though it was not that bad and I actually enjoyed the ascent. It was certainly not as bruising as Selsley Hill and the wind was not a factor.
Over the top it joins the main A road into Tetbury which is usually a fast ride for 10K or so. Today though there were a few exposed sections where the cross wind was quite fierce and I had to grip the bars tight and try and keep steady. It was especially disconcerting when lorries drove past and I was caught by their wind shear.
Overall a very satisfying ride and one that I could easily knock 15 or 20 minutes off in a few months. - http://app.strava.com/rides/2617850
Key Stats
- 48.9 km
DISTANCE
- 524 m
ELEVATION
- 02:03:53
MOVING TIME
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