SUNDAY 26TH MARCH 2023
NEW ROUTE SECTIONS FOR 2023
Maintaining the general route direction and areas of the previous events but with over 65km of new route sections!
Blue = Previous route / Red = 2023 Route
Please Note: Final route is subject to rigorous risk assessment, seasonal disruptions, and roadworks.
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Sheepwalk Hill
2.5km / +14.1% max / 5% avg
Known as the 'Kinver Killer' I used to ride this hill when I was a teenager in the late 90s on a very heavy MTB! I wouldn't say it's got any easier as the bike has got lighter but I definitely appreciate the view a lot more. A truly iconic climb that will no doubt be part of the discussion back at the bar at the end of the ride.
Hammer Hill
1.3km / +7% max / 4% avg
You'll be glad to hear that Sheepwalks Hill contributed to the majority of the ascent here so after a quick dip down and back up you come out on top of Hammers Hill. Looking West you get a great view over Shropshire and the Clee Hills in the distance.
Ribbesford 'Twin Peaks'
Both = 6km / +12.5% max / 5% avg
Another personal favourite from my early cycling days hurtling through Ribbesford Woods you climb under the canopy of the trees until you burst out at the summit of the first peak. Then, it's a fast dip down (-13%) through the trees before going immediately into peak 2 which, after another covered climb, takes you all the way down to Stourport.
Please note: there is a ford in the dip which we will be monitoring as the seasons change. Whilst there is a bridge, if the road is highly flooded we will divert down Ribbesford Rd
Check back soon and keep an eye on our social media pages and newsletters for more route highlights!
NEW START/FINISH VENUE FOR 2023
We are very happy to have found a new home for the Mad March Hare in 2023! We understand the issues experienced at the previous years' venues and that the area wasn't representative of the Madhare brand. Too much local traffic, a shared car park with shoppers, and too many surrounding urban roads on the route as well as a venue that didn't allow the space for the Madhare brand to breathe.
Transport Museum Wythall....
Right on the boundary of where Birmingham meets Worcestershire is Transport Museum Wythall, a local attraction and charity that brings the history of transport to life for families and enthusiasts to enjoy. Perfectly positioned to immediately ride on the country lanes and local hills of the area without a shopping centre in sight! The venue has plenty of space for us to add our Madhare flair; as well as all the seating and toilets we could wish for! The museum will be closed to the public during the event (so we have the place to ourselves) but that doesn't mean there won't be some classic buses and vehicles on show and even a miniature railway!
For more info on the museum and how to get there visit:
Exclusive car parking...
There will be exclusive off-site car parking available no more than 500m away from the venue. Tickets for parking are available through the entry form
NEW PRICING STRUCTURE
The base price includes:
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Well signposted 100km route with new route sections, hill marshals (with Jelly Babies!) and downloadable GPS route
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Race number with timings chip
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Registration pack pick-up party (Gorilla Coffee Cafes)
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Hot drinks and bananas at the start line
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Great food on route including lunch, snacks, energy gels and water
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Mechanical support provided by Gorilla Cycling Cafe
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Medical support provided by Transmed
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Broom wagon @ avg 12mph
Twenty6 Events - the new owners of Madhare, are committed to creating sustainable events and reducing waste. To help achieve this and with the current cost of living crisis, Twenty6 has decided to give you the option to pay for what you want out of the ride, by offering optional extras.
Optional extras:
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Registration pack, with rider number, posted £4 (There will be no collection on the day, but you can collect prior to the event for free as per above)
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Finisher medal £5
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Post-ride burger (meat/vegetarian/vegan) £6 (On day = £9)
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Post-ride pint of Beavertown £4.50 (On day = £5.50)
LAST CHANCE 'TRIPLE CROWN' OFFER
Very limited special offer...
ALL 3 MAD HARE EVENTS FOR JUST £85 +bf*
There is also the option to purchase the Triple Crown for £85 +bf (*excludes optional extras), which gives you access to the below three Madhare events for 2023 but the offer is VERY LIMITED!
ONLY 50 spaces left!
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Mad March Hare (100km) - Sun 26th March 2023
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Mad Malvern Hare (100 miles / 100km) - Sun 9th July 2023
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Mad Summer Hare (95-110 miles) - Sun 10th September 2023