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Essex Castle

Saturday 25 Jul 2015Kings Head Meadow (Castle Park), Catchpool Rd. (off Cowdray Ave.) Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH25, 50 or 75 miles

This ride has now passed.

Many thanks to everyone who took part in the Essex Castle event on Saturday 25th July to raise money for Age UK Essex. The photos from the event are available to view/purchase here:

Rider photos

A great day's cycling 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. Come and join us and help Age UK Essex give the friendship and support to those that desperately need help in their daily lives.

‘.75miles today with the #EssexCastles by @BikeEventsTeam . Absolutely brilliant and well organised event! Awesome ride :)’ C.J

‘Absolutely fantastic ride today - did the 75. So well signed ...and amazing route. Thanks’ O.W

Ride Details

Start

Kings Head Meadow (Castle Park), Catchpool Rd. (off Cowdray Ave.) Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH
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Finish

Kings Head Meadow (Castle Park), Catchpool Rd. (off Cowdray Ave.) Colchester, Essex CO1 1YH
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Distance

25, 50 or 75 miles

Challenge rating

Long Route Med Route Short Route ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 75 mile route 3300ft. / 50 mile route 2230ft. / 25 mile route 1025ft.

Start times

8.00am - 10.00am at a time to suit you

Pricing

Entry Pack (£19.00)
Team Entry (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£18.50)
Children's Entry (14 years and under) (£8.50)

Local info

www.visitcolchester.com

Other info

Minimum 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.**

GPX routes are available after online booking.

For answers to common queries about our rides, please see our ONLINE FAQs

Ride Gradings

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).

Getting here by car

Parking is £2 all day - buy in advance to avoid queues on the day - please follow our signs to parking area. (access via Catchpool Road (off Cowdray Avenue).

Getting here by train

Colchester 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

Ride information

Support Services

Age UK Essex is your local registered charity supporting people in later life who are living with loneliness, dementia and the effects of later life.