The Southwold Roubaix POSTPONED
We have sadly made the difficult decision to postpone the Southwold Roubaix, due to take place on 24 October to 10 April 2021.
Although this event not only complied with but far exceeded the Government and British Cycling safety Guidelines for outdoor cycle events, we have been struggling with some insurmountable obstacles, Some Natural – flooding, broken bridges, but most due to fear over spreading the Coronavirus. Routes are changing almost daily as landowners refuse us access across their land, venue changes, car parking issues, cancellation of venues for food stops, lack of staff and volunteers due to either half term holidays or shielding vulnerable family members and sudden increases in costs from suppliers due to increased Covid protection measures being implemented.
This, combined with what will undoubtedly be a very busy day in Southwold – with visitors from Norfolk & Suffolk as well as holiday makers from mainly London but all over the country, has made us reconsider our moral duty to you as well as the general public and we feel the increased risk is simply not worth taking.
We have all worked so hard to overcome the issues that have arisen in planning this event. It has not been an easy decision to make, but we believe it’s the responsible one and we hope that you will keep faith with us in these difficult times and join us in April.
The Soutwold Roubaix 2021
Covid-19 Compliant
The Pedal Revolution Events are thrilled to announce the return of this unique road season opening cycling event. Our 3rd edition of ‘The Southwold Roubaix” will return to a Suffolk on Saturday 10th April 2021.
The Southwold Roubaix’ is our tribute to the famous Paris-Roubaix a gruelling road race renowned for its cobbles, crashes, broken bikes and exhausted riders caked in mud and muck. Held the day before the famed race, our tribute to this classic will be gentler than the Arenberg Forest, but will still feature several sections of rough, unmade paths or cobbles.
It is a recreational cycle ride with routes and distances to suit all ages and abilities. It will feature 25, 50 and 75 mile routes as well as a family friendly ride. Held mainly on quiet roads each route will incorporate optional rough and unmade paths. Our family ride should take you just one hour to cycle – perfect for little legs!
Fully supported with mobile mechanic, ‘broom wagon’ and drink stops along the way, prepare for all the British weather can throw at you and look forward to a well earned chunky medal and warm welcome upon your return.
This event is in compliance with British Cycling’s latest update regarding Covid-19. We are following the “Ride in up to groups of 6 and 1 metre plus mitigations“.
What You Get:
• Bespoke Distance-Specific Finishers Medal
• Event Photography
• Free lunch for the 75 mile riders
• Full Route Signage
• Route Downloads
• Event Catering
• Broom wagon and emergency bike repairs
• First Aid at Event Village
• Event Entertainment
Car Parking:
Car-parking next to the event village will cost £3.00 per car on the gate to local charity. If not there is plenty of car parking in and around Southwold. Overflow car park at Millenium Hall April 2021
Route Maps
75 Miles With off road secteurs Red Route + Black – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455813
75 Miles Without off road secteurs red Route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455867
50 Miles Blue Route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455886
25 Miles Green Route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455912
Family route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26701076
Route changes may be made by the organiser up to 24 hours before the event start due to any unforeseen road closures or recent local government changes.
Event Information
Online Entries Close
Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 3:00pm
Cost:
Family route 5 miles £5.00*
25 Mile Route £15.00
50 Mile Route £20.00
75 Mile Route £25.00
*per person
Location:
Southwold, 15 York Road, IP18 6AN
Date:
Saturday 10 April 2021
Start Times – To Be Covid-19 Compliant
8:30am for the 75 Mile – Closes at 9:30 am
9:00am for the 50 Mile – Closes at 10am
9:30am for the 25 Mile – Closes at 10:30am and Family 5 Mile Route – Closes at 11:30pm
Event Closes
17:00hrs
Entry on Day:
No entries on the day
Final Instruction
Will be emailed on Thursday 8th April
This Event Includes:
• Bespoke Distance-Specific Finishers Medal
• Event Photography
• Free lunch for the 75 mile riders
• Full Route Signage
• Route Downloads
• Event Catering
• Broom wagon and emergency bike repairs
• First Aid at Event Village
• Event Entertainment
75 Route (optional Roubaix sectors)
Event Date – 24th October 2020
Location – Southwold
Route Distance – 75 Miles without sectors, 65 miles with sectors.
Route Elevation – 2,675ft
Start Time – 8:00am
Lunch Included – Yes
GPX link With optional sectors – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455813
GPX Link without optional sectors – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455867
50 Route
Event Date – 24th October 2020
Location – Southwold
Route Distance – 50 Miles
Route Elevation – 2,175ft
Start Time – 8:30am
Lunch Included – No
GPX link – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455886
25 Route
Event Date – 24th October 2020
Location – Southwold
Route Distance – 25 Miles
Route Elevation – 1,675ft
Start Time – 9:00am
Lunch Included – No
GPX link – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31455912
Family Route
Event Date -24th October 2020
Location – Southwold
Route Distance – 8 Miles
Route Elevation – 56 ft
Start Time – 10:00am
Lunch Included – No
GPX link – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26701076