The London course’s “London 8” route covers the entire original London course by combining the “London Loop” and “Classique” routes.
Route details:
Distance: 20.3 km (12.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 238m (780′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment
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Turns taken for forward “London 8” route:
- Turn 1 – Left
- Turn 2 – Right (onto Birdcage Walk)
- Turn 3 – Straight (onto A3203)
- Turn 4 – Straight (to stay on A3203)
- Turn 5 – Straight at roundabout to go up Box Hill
Turns taken for reverse “London 8” route:
- Turn 1 – Straight (to stay on A3203)
- Turn 2 – Left (towards The Mall)
- Turn 3 – Straight (onto A3203)
- Turn 4 – Right (to Victoria Embankment)
Does the London 8 eventually take you up the climb in both directions or do you have to manually do it in reverse to get “Fox Hill”?
You have to manually turn around to do the reverse.