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Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).


Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).


For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).


These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU.
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Essex Castle

Saturday 27 Jul 2013

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New routes for 2013!
Come and enjoy a great day's cycling and raise money for charity at the same time.
Starting in Colchester, the ride offers three beautiful circular routes of 25, 50 or 75 miles, taking you along the quiet country lanes and through the picturesque villages of North Essex.

Ride Details
StartKings Head Meadow, Catchpool Rd. (off Cowdray Ave.) Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH
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FinishKings Head Meadow, Catchpool Rd. (off Cowdray Ave.) Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH
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Distance25, 50 or 75 miles
Challenge RatingLong Route Med Route Short Route
Getting There: CarParking is £1 all day - buy in advance to avoid queues on the day - please follow our signs to parking area.
Getting There: TrainColchester central train station is just half a mile away from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Start Times8.00am - 10.00am at a time to suit you
Local Infowww.visitcolchester.com
Other InfoMinimum age 12 on the 25 mile, 14 on the 50 mile and 16 on the 75 mile. Cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable.

All riders are required to wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.**
PricingChildren's Entry (14 years and under) (£8.00)
Entry Pack (£17.50)
Team Entry (6 or more, per person) (£17.00)

SUPPORT SERVICESRULES OF THE RIDERIDE PREPARATION

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CoHoC helps Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) do more for the patients cared for by the Trust’s staff. There’s often a new piece of equipment, more up-to-date technologies, and newer fixtures and fittings that will improve the patients’ environment. It’s these extras - some small, some large -which are above and beyond the scope of the NHS budget, that really make a difference to patients, and the care that our staff can deliver.

Registered charity number 1051504

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