Cheshire Cat through Audlem

Many hundreds of cyclists passed through Audlem yesterday. The event was the UCI Cheshire Cat which truly marks the start of British summertime for cyclosportive riders – it's the first big ride of the year and it also takes place on the first day of British summertime.

There's a choice of routes with a 37 miler – quite flat and taking riders along the Cheshire lanes – and the longer 66 and 102 mile options. The latter brings riders to Audlem as well as the notorious Mow Cop climb near Congleton.

A competitor yesterday told Audlem Online that 2,700 cyclists were involved in the whole event. It certainly brought a two-wheeled procession through Audlem for many hours yesterday.

Audlem Cycling ClubNext month, Audlem Cycling Club will be holding its second road race on 25th April. The club is anticipating 120 entrants who will come to the village and hopefully see what a great place it is.

Whether there's to be a sprint finish through the village is another matter but more on Audlem Online in the coming weeks on this event.

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