Ride Introduction
Ride the Essex Express – a quick 100km or 100mile sportive on the beautiful backroads of Essex. Following large parts of the 2014 Tour stage, this ride is suitable for cyclists of all abilities whether it’s your first sportive or a chance to find a group and smash your fastest century of the season with flat /Â rolling terrain on quiet lanes.
Ride Highlights
Ride Highlights
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One of the Quickest Century Rides in the UK: Choose the 100km or 100 mile route on rolling / flat terrain. Find a nice group to ride with and see the miles fly by.
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Follow the route of the 2014 Tour: Both routes follow large parts of stage 3 from the 2014 Tour, look out for the monuments of that day.
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Ride the quiet Essex lanes: Just outside the M25 but a real gem of English cycling, the Essex lanes are quiet, picturesque and ideal for a great day's riding.
| Distance | Elevation | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Route | 165km | 1192m | 2/5 |
| Medium Route | 109km | 746m | 1/5 |
What's Included
Private Feed Stop
Feed stops every 40km
Mechanic
Support at start & on route
Sign-Posted Route
Fully signed route & GPX file
Timing Chips
Timing chips & Strava segments
Ride Marshalls
Supporting you on the ride
After Party
Food & drink at finish
The Essex Express
Ride the Essex Express – a quick 100km or 100mile sportive on the beautiful backroads of Essex. Following large parts of the 2014 Tour stage, this ride is suitable for cyclists of all abilities whether it’s your first sportive or a chance to find a group and smash your fastest century of the season with flat /Â rolling terrain on quiet lanes.
Ride Details
Start Time : From 8am
Finish time : Cut off 6pm
Location : Ongar
What’s Included
- GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
- Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
- Ride marshalls on the route to support you
- Post ride beers & food available
- Finishers medal
Route Notes
Ride Rules
Riders should have water bottles, the route downloaded, suitable clothing & a bike in good condition. Helmets at all times are mandatory. We will email you Covid protocols before the ride depending on the laws and guidelines at the time.
We are lucky enough to ride in beautiful places. We have a zero tolerance litter policy – there will be bins at each feed stop so please leave the area as you found it. Please be respectful of local drivers, riders, walkers etc. This is their home, we are just there to ride our bikes. On the ride, look after other cyclists. On narrow lanes & busy sections, don’t ride two a breast. No half wheeling. Take extra caution on the descents – the nature of these rides are that they will be full of tough climbs and technical descents. We will run through the major hazards before the ride but it is your responsibility to ride to your level. By signing up for this ride, you need to be in suitable physical shape for the ride.
What's Included
GPX Files & Sign Posted Route
Regular Feed Stops and Mechanical Support
Ride marshalls on the route to support you
Post ride beers & food available
Finishers medal