oMloop

'road to the classics'

Can't lie, we bloody LOVE the classics. Early season 'do or die' one day races, where the powerful or sly can slip away, a break survive or the day is so grim only a handful of riders finish. That's what we aim for with OMLOOP, great parcour, as close to a Belgian profile as we can be here in Somerset.

ENTRY CLOsED:

MONDAY 27th February 2023
at 11.55pm

WHEN IS OMLOOP?

sunday 5th March 23

We took a late decision to organise OMLOOP 2023. Requires a warm indoor venue for your start and finish, that's essential for this very early season ride. Everyone seems comfortable to mix again post pandemic.

We've had all the weathers over the years,sub zero 'Beast from the East' and short sleeved weather over the years. So a warm hall to come back to is critical and a great place to meet up with mates and share road stories.

WHAT IS OMLOOP?

115k or 80K ALL ON ROAD ROUTES

115k (or 80k shorter option) Tarmac 'Fondo'. A superb on road parcour, similar to a Belgian classic on our own Somerset Levels. No timing chips, so enjoy riding with your mates without any pressure.

WHERE IS OMLOOP?

Draycott Memorial Hall

Latches Lane, Draycott, Nr.Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3UE

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A SECRET ROUTE

Our 2023 'OMLOOP' route is based on 2020 route which you all seemed to think was a cracker - a few small tweaks and improvements for 2023.

IMPORTANT:
Final GPS route will be emailed to entrants AFTER ONLINE ENTRY HAS CLOSED.

You'll also carry a brevet card and physical signage will also be on route. This very early season opener is held at the start of the Spring 'cobbled classics' season. Routed on tarmac but on back lanes with similar parcours that you will see being raced on E3 Harelbeke, Ghent-Wevelgem, Dwars Door Vlaanderen or Tour of Flanders.

Perfect hard surface training if you're heading out to one of those Flandrian fondo rides or just looking for winter motivation to get your season off to a flying start... there will be a Belgian flavour at the spacious and warm hall to welcome you back in too. Very restricted numbers and as always our own physical route signage and Brevet Card will help guide you around.

COST OF OMLOOP?

Only £35.00

includes 'Brevet' card, ride numbers & mid way indoor feed station.