Sunday, June 8, 2025
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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: here
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 Castlemorton Common (6km section before the lap board) given forecast wind conditions (as shown in the image below)
Full Course Video
Finish Climb: Rye Cross to Hollybush Church
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Weather Outlook
