Forest of Dean Wild Boar Chase bike ride

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Wye Valley loop

... covers over 18 miles with 750m of ascent. This loop is the most technically challenging and physically demanding section of the course. The route leaves the protection of the Forest and traverses the exposed limestone plateau over to St Briavels. From St Briavels to Redbrook stunning views are the reward for hard riding on rocky byways. A recovery of sorts is possible in the peaceful "dry valley" an ancient meander of the Wye river. The next two roads speak for themselves. The first is "Savage Hill" a short but vicious road climb to Newland Church. Next is the brutal "Burial Path" which may have you wishing you could be carried back down to the church (or Pub!) – but not in a coffin. After negotiating Coleford the route takes in some classic riding back down to Parkend where the rider can decide on whether to take in the Bixslade loop or head straight for the Speech House.

The Wild Boar Chase

Sunday May 19th 2013

All riders went into the FREE Prize Draw

Whitemead Forest Park at Parkend.

Whitemead Forest Park of Parkend have kindly donated the prize of a super short break* which will be won by one of the Wild Boar Chase riders. The draw for the prize will take place on the day of the event and every rider that participates in the Wild Boar Chase will go into the draw.

THE WINNER OF THE DRAW WAS No 285, Christian Montez from Herefordshire.

*a weekend or mid-week self-catering break in a Premier Apartment (excluding peak dates and school holidays and subject to availability) to be used by 20 December 2013 for up to 6 persons.

The Wild Boar Chase RESULTS (2013):

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as of 11:04 23 May 2013

Many thanks to Paul and the results team.

Photos - event photos were taken by Emily and will be available within 7 days of the event at www.photofinish.me.uk. If you want to avoid searching for your own photo you can email Emily your rider number at emily.photofinish@gmail.com

Route Profiles

Wild Boar Chase diagram showing route profiles

The Full Boar covers the whole profile shown above. In the Wye Boar, riders take the Wye Valley Loop and in the Forest Boar riders tackle the Bixslade Loop. The Small Boar leaves the Full Boar at about 15 miles.
All the routes follow the same route to the finish taking in Queen's Drive and a final section down the famous Spruce Ride.

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The Wild Boar Chase Mountain Bike ride

Bixslade loop

... covers 7 miles over a variety of surfaces. The reward for the initial 200m ascent is a fairly flat few miles followed by a long fast unbroken but technical descent.

Dean Forest Cycles of Parkend
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