Essex Castle
Saturday 24 Jul 2021 Castle Park, Catchpool Rd., Colchester CO1 1YH 25, 50 or 75 miles
This ride has now passed.
Thanks to all the riders who took part on Saturday, and thanks also to those riders who were able to raise funds for the partner charities!
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:
The King's Ride - 25 miles into the Stour Valley.
The Horses Ride - 50 miles to Castle Hedingham.
The Wall Ride - 75 miles to Finchingfield to take tea & cake in this picture postcard village.
The ride is NOT a race or sportive. If you wear clipless pedals please set them so they are easy to get out if you have to stop.
This event will be held in accordance with up to date Covid-safety advice from the Government, British Cycling and as advised in partnership with local statutory bodies.
We recommend that everyone taking part in one of our rides takes time to read the current How to Ride in a Group guide from British Cycling which you can read here.
Social distancing and other safety measures will be in place - full details will be emailed before the ride and updates can be seen on the Bike Events website here
‘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.
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