Tour of the Dengie Cycle Sportive

Name: Tour of the Dengie Cycle Sportive
Start: 2019-06-01T23:00:00Z
End: 2019-06-01T23:00:00Z
Location: Hb Jack Galloper Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Southminster CM0 7RB, UK

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Tour of the Dengie Cycle Sportive

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There are two cycle options which run alongside the Big East Triathlon.

Fun Ride: 43km

Cycle Sportive: 82km

Facilities include chip timing, fully sign posted and marshalled course, aid stations allowing personal supplies, mechanic on site, on course support, sag wagon and refreshments on site. After you have finished why not enjoy some food and a drink and whilst watching the triathletes on the run course!

You will pass through small towns and villages with traditional weatherboard homes, negotiate the Burnham Bends and experience a unique and varied course over the marshes. This is also a great opportunity to see what a triathlon is all about in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a days cycling in the peaceful Essex countryside.

Cycle Sportive - 82km and Fun Ride - 43km

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Sun, Jun 2, 2019

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Waterside, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Hb Jack Galloper Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Southminster CM0 7RB, UK

Start times

Sunday, Jun 2, 2019

Cycle Sportive - 82km: 10:30 AMFun Ride - 43km: 10:30 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Tour of the Dengie Cycle Sportive

Cycle Sportive - 82km

82km

£24.20

Fun Ride - 43km

43km

£20.20

Route information

The cycle course takes place on the quiet, scenic roads of the Dengie peninsula. You will pass through small towns and villages with traditional weatherboard homes, negotiate the Burnham Bends and experience a fast and flat course over the marshes. Those on the 43km Fun Ride complete 1 lap of the course and those on the 82km Cycle Sportive complete 2 laps.

How to get there

Hb Jack Galloper Bradwell Marina, Waterside, Southminster CM0 7RB, UK

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Road: There is one road in and out of Bradwell Waterside.. the B1021, you will see Bradwell Marina on your left. Despite its seemingly remote location Bradwell is surprisignly close to large towns such as Maldon and less than 1hr 30mins from Central London.

Rail: For Bradwell leave at Southminster and continue journey using local bus services. Southminster can be reached from London Liverpool Street. Change at Shenfield from other destinations.

Bus: Direct or indirect buses link Bradwell with other Essex towns. Essex Travel Line 0870 6082608

Coach: National Express serves Chelmsford, Witham, Billericay and Basildon and links with local bus services.

Air: Southend (50mins), Stansted (75mins), London City (85mins).

Sea: Harwich (85mins).

River: If arriving by boat you will find a variety of moorings on the Blackwater Estuary. Contact Bradwell Marina for more information.

If you are staying in Bradwell on Sea or Bradwell Waterside it is recommended that you walk to the start. Public transport may be an option for some but if you do need to drive parking is charged at £1 for the day at Bradwell Marina. Please follow guidance from the marshals.

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Event day logistics

At the start / finish area you will find all of the event facilities including medical staff, toilets and the results station. You can leave personal belongings at the event tent for collection after the cycle provided they are clearly labelled. You can also drop off your own nutrition for the aid station as long as you do so before 10:35, again provided it is clearly labelled.

There will be an Aid Station on the Cycle course providing providing nutrition, water & soft drinks in plastic cups. Those on the Fun Ride will pass this once and those on the 82km Cyclosportive twice. We recommend training using additional on-course nutrition supplements as part of your preparation – your supplies can be dropped off at the race tent. At the finish there will be refreshments available along with a BBQ provided by Bradwell Marina Bar & Cafe.

During the event please watch out for the triathletes. They are in a race so may travel past you at speed. Keep your wits about you and remember to be safe!