600k - 8 June 2019 starting at 0700 (Leighton Buzzard)
600k - 15 June 2019 starting at 0600 (Exeter)
The Buzzard is a basic ('X'-rated) event from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire to Exeter in Devon, and back. The route is straightforward and includes some A and B roads. There are two starts, from LB and from Exeter.
Controls are:-
- Leighton Buzzard (start)
- Pangbourne
- Chandler's Ford
- Salisbury
- Sherborne
- Exeter (alt start/finish)
- Wells
- Cirencester
- Brackley
- Leighton Buzzard (finish)
The Buzzard will have a postal finish, meaning you must get proof of passage and post your card to the organiser within three days (post 1st class to ensure qualification for PBP). It is intended for experienced randonneurs. The Exe-Buzzard cards will be collected at the finish to ensure they are validated in time for PBP qualification.
Between Exeter and Wells (313km to 406km) there are several hotels and motels of the Travel lodge variety and suitable for tired randonneurs. Similarly there are various options for accommodation near Pangbourne for the Exeter starters.
Reports from the 2013 event on yacf.co.uk, here.
♦ This event is now part of the Exeter Wheelers' SR series.
gps files here updated 09.05.2019 (minor change)
Buzzard routesheet here. updated 21.09.18
Exe-Buzzard routesheet here. updated 21.09.18
Map of the route here updated 21.09.18
PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. See the entry form for details.