Cycling in Essex

Organised Rides in Essex 2023

We starting to build up our listing of 2023 organised cycle rides in Essex.

The list will include rides suited to both the less experienced cyclist and the experience sportive rider. If you haven’t been on a charity bike ride – get in training : they’re great fun! But do make sure you and your bike are in reasonable condition on the day!

Some of these rides will have short route options for those who aren’t regular riders. Why not sign up for a few and build up your stamina over the summer and target a longer ride later in the year.

July 2023

London to Southend Bike Ride
London to Southend
Sunday 16th July 2023, 7am – 5pm
“From the start at beautiful West Ham Park in Newham, East London, we’re soon out of town and onto quieter, country roads.”
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September 2023

Cycle for Life
Farleigh Hospice, North Court Road, Chelmsford CM1 7FH
Sunday 17th September 2023, 8am for a 9am start
“A family friendly 20km route, a 50km route through all eight of the beautiful Essex Rodings, for the serious rider a 100km course going through the Rodings, the picturesque villages of Thaxted and Finchingfield, and then follows 35km of the 2014 Tour de France route.”
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