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Tour de Tendring

Sunday 02 Jun 2019Dovercourt Swimming Pool, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS6, 20 or 60 miles

This ride has now passed.

We hope you all had a great day on the Tour de Tendring ride. We look forward to seeing you on another event soon!

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - ON THE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

Just come along to the Start at Dovercourt Bay Lifestlyes (full address below) where you can sign up for the ride - look for our registration tent.

If you've signed up in the last 48 hours, please collect your rider pack from the admin tent. For on the day contact information, please click 'BOOK NOW'

Come and join us on the hugely popular Tour de Tendring bike ride to raise money for Essex Wildlife Trust. You can cycle on one of three circular routes around the picturesque district of Tendring - perfect cycling country with quiet roads, low hills and views to the sea.

All routes start and finish in Dovercourt - the long route visits the classic seaside resort of Clacton on Sea, famous for its Pier, St Osyth, and Great Bentley which has the biggest village green in England. The routes rejoin in Great Oakley, mentioned in the Domesday Book, before the finish where you can unwind with refreshments, entertainment, and a swimming pool!

The 6 mile family ride is mostly traffic free as it passes through the historic town of Harwich (including Britain's oldest cinema!) up to the coast, passing three lighthouses on the way back to Dovercourt.

This year, Essex Wildlife trust are the Tour de Tendring's charity sponsor, and all riders raising over £50 for them will receive a specially produced (and well-earned) medal!

Ride Details

Start

Dovercourt Swimming Pool, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS
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Finish

Dovercourt Swimming Pool, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS
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Distance

6, 20 or 60 miles

Challenge rating

Long Route Medium Route Short Route ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 60 mile route 1285ft. / 20 mile route 520ft.

Start times

20/60 mile route: 8.30am-9.30am 6 mile route: 9.30am-10.30am

Pricing

Entry Pack (60 miles) (£21.00)
Team Entry 60 miles (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£20.50)
Entry Pack (20 miles) (£20.00)
Team Entry 20 miles (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£19.50)
Kids Entry (under 14yrs) (£9.50)
6 mile route - Adult (£7.50)
6 mile route - Kids (14s and under) (£4.50)

Local info

www.visiteastofengland.co.uk
www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk

Other info

Minimum age 14 years on the 60 mile route. Minimum age 12 years on 20 mile route and 9 years on 6 mile route. Cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs.
Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable on all routes.

It is recommended that all riders 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.

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

A12 to Colchester, then A120, just before Harwich turn right onto B1352 to Dovercourt and then B1414 and then follows our signs to the parking area next to Dovercourt Swimming Pool. Ample free parking is available on-site during the day.

Getting here by train

Nearest train station is Dovercourt, approx 1.5 miles from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes. National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Ride information

Support Services

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, protecting wildlife for the future to benefit the people of Essex. Please support us now.
Find out more about Essex Wildlife Trust on www.essexwt.org.uk
Registered Charity Number 210065