“The London Pretzel” Route Details (London)

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Route Basics

Length: 55.6 km (34.5 miles)
Elevation:
531 m (1,742‘)
Lead-In: 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Map: London

Achievement Badge: 1100 XP

Sprint & KQOM Segments

The Mall Sprint Reverse (0.2km, 1.1%)
Fox Hill KOM (2.4km, 4.3%)
Box Hill KOM (3km, 4.4%)

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Route Description

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At the time of its release, the “London Pretzel” route was the only route covering all London roads. In fact, it covered them all in both directions. The route leaves off newer additions to the London course, but it’s still a fun one if you’re looking for a longer ride with a mix of flat efforts broken up by two decent climb sections.

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Stefan
Stefan
3 years ago

Hi Eric,

the elevation is off, Zwift gave me 471m today, incl. lead-in

Best,

Stefan

Christian Wiesinger
Christian Wiesinger
2 years ago
Reply to  Stefan

I just crossed the line with the little lead in at 56.0km and 481 m elevation.

Rafael
Rafael
3 years ago

The elevation is about 1550 ft

Sebastiaan Postma
Sebastiaan Postma
2 years ago

climbing is just a bit shorter. Just shy of 500m

Mika Alén
Mika Alén
2 years ago

Rode 60.6km 503m, as a solo meet up no badge. Making ticket and ending subscription until confirmed as fixed.

Mika Alén
Mika Alén
2 years ago
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Mika Alén
Mika Alén
2 years ago
Reply to  Mika Alén

My bad badge recieved once before: ( my bad!

Carl J
Carl J(@runbikebbq)
2 years ago
Reply to  Mika Alén

You were going to end your subscription because you didn’t get a badge?

Michel
Michel
6 months ago
Reply to  Mika Alén

I hope you had a good cry.

Trf
Trf
2 years ago

56.2 km and 475 m to complete challenge today

Robert MacMillan
Robert MacMillan
2 years ago

I tried to do this badge last week but gave up after 71k had elapsed without completing the ride. I don’t believe that the distance quoted here is up to date as there are other people who have had an experience similar to mine. I don’t understand why riders who are completing a badge cannot see, on screen, how far they need to go to complete the ride. Maybe I expect too much for 13 quid a month.

Carl J
Carl J(@runbikebbq)
2 years ago

This feature is now in there, where you can see how much is left for the course

Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith
1 year ago
Reply to  Carl J

Hi Carl- Im signed up for the Garmin Never Stop Cycling 4-stage challenge. This long ride doesn’t say anything about bike type recommended. Is this London loop all road bike or would I need to switch to mountain bike at all? Some routes clearly explain what is needed but I can’t find that info on this loop. Thanks

Carl J
Carl J(@runbikebbq)
1 year ago
Reply to  Cathy Smith

All of London’s routes are road bike. London loop, not sure what’s the best road bike to use, aero vs pure road. Maybe an aero with lighter wheels (not sure what your wheel options are)?

Watopia has a few courses where you should switch between road and MTB.
And some of the Makuri Island (excluding the new Neokyo routes) could use a MTB as well. All other worlds (Innsbruck, London, Richmond, and most of Watopia) are purely road (or aero bike)

Temps 09
Temps 09
1 year ago
Reply to  Cathy Smith

Route is all tarmac/pavement expect the wood in the tube stations and tracks. Flat/rolling first two thirds then. Hilly last third. More balanced bike setup, so not losing too much time and less work in first 2/3, but climbs well in last third is best. As Fox is steeper and Box just hurts towards the end ride.

ShakeNBakeUK
ShakeNBakeUK(@bakeuk_2)
1 year ago
Reply to  Cathy Smith

#tronlife

Sykkel-Tony
Sykkel-Tony
1 year ago

Only got 481 m of elevation gain

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