Halesowen Academy National British U23 2025 Road Race Course Analysis

Welcome to our preview of the Halesowen Academy Road Race, taking place on Sunday, 8 June 2025. This National B road race serves as Round 2 of the British Cycling under-23 series in the West Midlands, featuring 5 laps of a circuit followed by an off-circuit uphill finish.

Essential Race Details

• Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025
• Start Time: 10:00
• Distance: 134 km / 84 miles (5 laps of 16 miles + run out to off-circuit finish)
• Start - Finish: Welland village hall - Hollybush Church
• Race Level: National B Road Race
• Series: Round 2 of British Cycling under-23 series
• HQ: Welland village hall, Marlbank Rd, Welland WR13 6LA
• GPX Download: Course map

Stem Notes

Stage	Distance	Notes
Start	0km	Start at Welland village hall
Lap Board	6km	First lap board shown
Lap 1	32km
Lap 2	58km
Lap 3	84km
Lap 4	110km
Lap 5	135km
Finish	137km	Right up finish climb

Course Analysis

• Total Distance: 134 km / 84 miles
• Course Structure: 5 laps of 16-mile circuit plus run-out to finish
• Terrain: Largely rolling and flat on wide roads
• Finish: 1.3km uphill drag to Hollybush Church

Notes: Crosswind potential on Castlemorton Common (6km section before the lap board), depending on wind conditions.

Full Course Video

Finish Climb: Rye Cross to Hollybush Church

• KOM speed: 38.3 km/h