Date May 28, 2023
Nights 1, 2 or 3 nights
Price From £169pp
Ford RideLondon - Essex 100 May 28, 2023 UK

Ford RideLondon - Essex 100 with Sportive Breaks

Please note that only international riders can book our hotel and entry package. UK riders can book our hotel and support package for 1, 2 or 3 nights.

The Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 is a unique opportunity to ride 100 miles on traffic-free roads through the heart of London and neighbouring Essex. It will start and finish in the centre of the capital, with 60 miles of rolling roads through some of Essex’s most beautiful countryside and villages in between.

The 2023 route still needs to be officially confirmed but we expect the Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 to start and finishes in Central London with a start on Victoria Embankment and a finish at Tower Bridge.  Riders have the amazing opportunity to ride on traffic-free roads through both London and Essex with about 60 of the 100 miles taking place in the Essex countryside.

Sportive breaks offer guaranteed Ford RideLondon entry together with a London hotel stay for 2 nights for international riders. For UK riders with their own entry, we offer 1- or 2-nights hotel accommodation.

Weekend Highlights

Weekend Highlights

  • Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking

  • Guaranteed Ford Ride London Entry: Delivered to the hotel. Guaranteed entry for the Ford Ride London Essex 100 Sportive without the need to enter the ballot for international riders.

  • Hotel in good location for the event: 1 or 2 nights at our London City Centre hotel available for international and UK riders

  • Mechanic Service: Our expert bike mechanic will be available throughout the weekend

Sportive Distance Sportive Elevation Sportive Difficulty
Short Route 30 miles/ 48km 311m 1/5
Medium Route 60 miles/ 96km 698m 2/5
Long Route 100 miles/ 161km 1178m 3/5

What's Included

Sportive Entry

Guaranteed Ford RideLondon Entry for international riders only

Sportive Entry

Delivered to the hotel

Accommodation

1, 2 or 3 nights at our London City Centre hotel

Accommodation

Hotel taxes and WIFI included

Included Meals

Breakfasts

Mechanic

Available throughout

Ford RideLondon - Essex 100

Ford RideLondon was established by the Mayor of London in 2013 as an Olympic legacy event from the 2012 London Games. After seven editions, Ford RideLondon has grown into the world’s greatest festival of cycling, featuring 100,000 riders of all ages and abilities enjoying a range of different mass participation rides, along with road races contested by the world’s best professional riders, all broadcast live on the BBC.

The iconic 100-mile distance is the longest challenge ride in the Ford RideLondon programme. It has been part of Ford RideLondon since it was first held in 2013, with the first seven editions starting and finishing in London with a loop of Surrey in between. As well as the 100-mile challenge for amateur riders, Ford RideLondon features family-friendly cycle rides on traffic-free roads passing some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks.

In 2022 the Ford RideLondon-Essex 100 provided a unique opportunity to ride 100 miles on traffic-free roads through the heart of London and neighbouring Essex. The event started and finished in the centre of the capital at Tower Bridge, with 60 miles of rolling roads through some of Essex’s most beautiful countryside and villages in between.

Also, in 2022 Essex hosted stages one and two of a new three-day road race, part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour. The final stage finished in central London on the same day as the 100-mile amateur Sportive, the Ford Ride London Essex 100.

Itinerary

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Friday 26th May 2023 : Optional early arrival day

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in London today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel.
Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leader and bike mechanic are available for you.

Saturday 27th May 2023 : Arrival day

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in London today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel.
Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your own bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.
This afternoon and early evening, our tour leader and bike mechanic are available for you.
Depending on the route, there may also be the opportunity to watch the women’s Ford Ride London.
In 2022, Essex hosted stages one and two of a new three-day road race, part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour.

Sunday 28th May 2023 : 2023 RideLondon-Essex day

The start and finish of the event today will be near out hotel so it’s easy to get to and from the finish.
In 2022, the final stage of the Women’s Pro event finished in central London on the same day as the 100 mile amateur Sportive, the Ford Ride London Essex 100.
This afternoon and early evening we’ll assist you with re-packing your bikes ahead of travel.

Sportive Options

In 2022 a brand-new route saw participants set off from Victoria Embankment in central London and ride into Essex via the historic Epping Forest. Once in Essex, riders glided past some of the county’s most picturesque towns and villages, including Ongar, Fyfield, the Rodings and Great Dunmow, before joining a section of the 2014 Stage Three Tour de France route. That part of the course guided riders through Felsted and around the county town of Chelmsford before heading through Writtle and back towards Ongar and central London. Once in central London, participants then completed their ride to rapturous applause at Tower Bridge – a stunning Finish Line for the 100-mile challenge.

Distance Elevation Difficulty
Short Route 30 miles/ 48km 311m 1/5
Short Route 60 miles/ 96km 698m 2/5
Long Route 100 miles/ 161km 1178m 3/5
Short Route

Accommodation

Travelodge London City

RideLondon - Essex 100

Hotel Travelodge Travelodge London City 20 Middlesex Street London, E1 7EX, United Kingdom Tel: 08719 846534 This flagship Travelodge PLUS hotel puts you right in the heart of the Capital’s business district within walking distance of famous landmarks and attractions such as the Tower of London, London Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral. For stunning views of the London skyline, visit The Shard or the Sky Garden at the top of the Walkie Talkie - both within easy reach. If shopping’s your bag, the world-famous Petticoat Lane Market is on your doorstep or hop on a 10 minute tube ride to Oxford Circus from Liverpool Street Station, just a short walk away. Travelodge PLUS gives you more style and comfort with all the great value you'd expect from a Travelodge. Parking Please be aware the hotel is located within the London Congestion Charging Zone. Chargeable parking is available nearby at Minories Car Park, Shorter Street, E1 8LP. Height restriction 2.02 metres. Open 24 hours. Monday - Friday (6am-7pm) and Saturday (6am- 1:30pm) £4 per hour. All other times and Bank Holidays £4. Motorcycles and bicycles- FREE in designated bays. Normal rates apply for disabled badge holders. Alternative car parking can be found on St Thomas More Square or on Petticoat Lane Directions and parking How to get to the hotel Travelodge London City The hotel is situated between Aldgate East and Aldgate tube stations. From Aldgate East turn right on leaving station and continue along Whitechapel High Street for 50 meters turning right onto Middlesex Street. The hotel is situated directly in front of you. From Liverpool Street Station, turn right onto Bishopsgate and then left onto Houndsditch. At the end of the road turn left onto Outwich Street and follow for less than half a mile. Keep left onto Middlesex Street and the Hotel is situated directly in front of you. Rooms Double Room Our new look standard double rooms feature contemporary décor, a signature king size Travelodge Dreamer™ bed, blackout curtains, Samsung Freeview TV, desk and bedside USB charging points and modern en-suite bathroom. Family Room (a double bed with 2 camp beds) Same room type as the Double Room but with the option to use one or two pull out beds that are most suitable for children Double Twin Room Same room type as the Double Room but with the 2 single beds

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