Distance
213 km

Climbing
3700 m

AAA points
3.75

Start/finish
Belbroughton, near Kidderminster

Controls

• Church Stretton
• Chapel Lawn Village Hall
• Ludlow
• Two information controls

Average overall speed required
14.6–30 km/h

The Kidderminster Killer deserves its reputation as one of the most challenging 200 km audaxes in the country with its 28 climbs. However, you will be rewarded with great countryside, camaraderie and cake.

There are lots of Shropshire views across The Marches en route. Outbound riders will head straight to Church Stretton before encountering the Long Mynd, after which it is a loop through Montgomeryshire including the Cwm and Fiddler’s Elbow. Upon arriving at Ludlow, you could head for a Michelin Star restaurant if that is your sort of thing. Then, the final stretch takes you around the side of Clee Hill and back to Belbroughton. This is a stunning route but with lots of up and down along the way. Take time and enjoy the views. A good degree of fitness is essential. Care should always be taken when riding this route as it uses very narrow country lanes with hills and bends.

• Lanes are often ‘rustic’ with grass down the middle, making these rides even more interesting.
• Steep descents require good brakes.
• At some controls, you will need to collect a proof of passage such as a receipt.
• At the start of the ride you’ll be given a brevet card which will include information control questions. You will need to answer those questions during the journey to demonstrate proof-of-passage.
• Audax events are not for profit but any surplus made will be donated to a local charity.
• The nature of these routes are up-and-down at frequent intervals and can be very testing and steep. Take care on those descents and don’t ride like a person possessed. The route is hilly and uses narrow lanes.
• Check AUK’s terms and conditions shown on the entry form when you enter.
• Lights are essential for slower riders on the Kidderminster Killer.