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The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Shelford

The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Shelford

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The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Shelford

03:53

90.2km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.1 km for 293 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.4 km

The Straight Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A long, straight spin uphill or fast descent, with smooth tarmac and little traffic.

Tip by

24.4 km

Winding Country Road Near Newmarket

Highlight • Cycleway

Slow uphill climb but worth for speed the other side. Shop at bottom of hill

Tip by

47.4 km

Clare Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely location, great old buildings, independent cafe's, CO-OP for water etc.

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47.9 km

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Highlight • Cafe

Bike-friendly artisan village bakery and cafe with seating. Amazing cinnamon buns. Open til 3.30 (3pm Sundays); closed Mon & Tue.

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71.4 km

Winding Road into Balsham

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watch for the offset crossroads as you swing through the fast right-left bend at the bottom of the dip on the Balsham-West Wickham road.

Tip by

74.0 km

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Decent cafe and a safe place to put your bike round the back.

Tip by

90.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.5 km

3.08 km

323 m

158 m

105 m

Surfaces

83.1 km

7.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

21°C

0 %

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The Straight Climb – Winding Road into Balsham loop from Shelford

The Straight Climb

Winding Country Road Near Newmarket

Clare Parish Church

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Winding Road into Balsham

The Old Butchers Coffee Shop

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