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Cambridge (Brookmount Court) #377 Pro
Tied for the longest duration at Cambridge at 50 minutes, this 25.0 km single-stage route has the most roundabouts (7) and passes through more of Cambridge city than any other route. It extends from Waterbeach in the north through Coleridge Road and Mill Road in the south, covering Romsey, Chesterton, Barnwell, and Fen Ditton. Speed limits range from 20 to 60 mph with 23 traffic signals and 4 school zones.
Watch Out For
- Mill Road. One of Cambridge's busiest cycling corridors. Extremely heavy bicycle traffic. Check mirrors and blind spots constantly.
- Cherry Hinton Road. Busy arterial with bus stops and pedestrian crossings. 30 mph with frequent hazards.
- 4 school zones. Including near Chesterton. 20 mph during school hours.
- Car Dyke Road (Waterbeach). The northernmost point. Speed reaches 50 mph on Chapel Street. Rural roads with narrow sections.
- 12 give way intersections. The most at Cambridge. Combined with 3 pedestrian crossings, junction management is demanding.
- 18 bike lanes. The most at this centre. Cyclists share nearly every road on this route.
Route Features
- 7 left turns, 7 right turns, 8 roundabouts, 23 sets of traffic lights.
- 8 roundabouts, the most at Cambridge. Including near Ditton Lane and Elizabeth Way.
- 23 traffic signals through the city.
- Speed limits: extensive 20 mph zones, 30 mph city streets, 40 mph on Coldhams Lane, 50 mph toward Waterbeach, 60 mph rural.
- Covers 8 suburbs, the most of any Cambridge route.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near Kirkwood Road.
Key Tips
- At 50 minutes, this is a marathon test. Stay focused through the quieter Waterbeach section so you are sharp for the busy Cambridge city centre return.
- Mill Road is Cambridge's most challenging cycling street. Expect cyclists to appear from side streets and driveways. Slow down.
- The Perne Road to Fairfax Road section has dense traffic, pedestrian crossings, and 20 mph zones. Patient driving is rewarded.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Kirkwood Road. | 83 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Kings Hedges Road. | 983 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Milton Road/A1309. | 1280 yd | |
| 4 | Enter Milton Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A10. | 2.4 mi | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Car Dyke Road. | 1040 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left to stay on Chapel Street. | 1.7 mi | |
| 7 | Keep right to take Clayhithe Road. | 2.6 mi | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Newmarket Road/A1303. | 220 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Barnwell Road/A1134. | 1546 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brooks Road/A1134. | 1119 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Perne Road/A1134. | 73 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cherry Hinton Road. | 632 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Coleridge Road. | 776 yd | |
| 14 | Make a sharp left to stay on Coleridge Road. | 371 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Mill Road. | 89 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Ross Street. | 654 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Fairfax Road. | 12 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Ross Street. | 235 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Coldhams Lane. | 752 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coldhams Lane. | 257 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Newmarket Road/A1134. | 380 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Elizabeth Way/A1134. | 1105 yd | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto High Street. | 506 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Union Lane. | 73 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Scotland Road. | 827 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Kirkwood Road. | 83 yd |
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