West London Road Challenge

A road cycling route starting from Barnet

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Conquer the toughest climbs and enjoy the scenic routes of West London on this road cycling challenge.

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Embark on an 85-kilometer road cycling journey through the challenging terrains of West London. With a challenging ascent of 468 meters, this route offers an exciting opportunity for well-trained amateurs seeking to test their limits. Highlights include Temple Fortune, a peaceful suburb with beautiful residential streets and quaint cafes, the Meridian Line Marker at Twickenham, which marks the Prime Meridian, and Yeading, where you can admire the scenic beauty of West Middlesex Golf Club. The ride concludes with a rewarding climb up High Barnet, providing stunning views over the surrounding landscapes. This challenging road cycling route truly showcases the best of West London.

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85 km

468 m

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Route profile

Highlights on the route

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Start: Chipping Barnet City center

Barnet: Cycling in Barnet: a mix of urban and rural rides

Barnet is a locality in the Outer London - West and North West region of the United Kingdom. From a cyclist's perspective, Barnet offers a mix of urban cycling through the streets of Outer London and rural rides in the beautiful countryside. The locality is well-connected with cycling routes and has dedicated bike lanes in certain areas, making it suitable for road cycling. However, the roads can be quite busy at times, so it is important to be cautious. Barnet is not particularly known for any famous cycling spots or climbs, but the nearby Green Belt area provides opportunities for gravel cycling and scenic rides.

9 km

Temple FortuneSub-urb

Temple Fortune is a hidden gem nestled in West London, with its picturesque streets and inviting cafes creating a perfect ambiance for a brief rest during your incline-filled cycling journey.

30 km

Meridian Line MarkerViewpoint

The Meridian Line Marker at Twickenham offers an interesting historical perspective, symbolizing the Prime Meridian and providing a unique viewpoint during your challenging road ride.

32 km

TwickenhamSub-urb

Twickenham charms cyclists with its pleasant riverside setting, allowing them to soak in the beauty of the Thames as they navigate its quiet streets.

49 km

YeadingSub-urb

Yeading boasts impressive vistas overlooking the West Middlesex Golf Club, with its undulating greens and scenic layout enhancing your road cycling experience in West London.

60 km

Potter Street Hill134 mPeak

Potter Street Hill presents a challenging uphill climb that rewards cyclists with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside upon reaching its summit.

73 km

RadlettVillage

Radlett offers scenic countryside trails and quaint homes, providing a charming backdrop throughout your road cycling adventure in West London.

85 km

High BarnetSub-urb

High Barnet marks the finale of this challenging route, rewarding cyclists with spectacular views and a sense of accomplishment upon conquering its steep ascent.