Road Cycling Events in Southend-on-Sea

We have the ride for you! The Essex Season Ender takes place on Sunday the 17th of November 2019, covering roads that can be thoroughly enjoyed at any time of year. Weve worked hard to take this route through some beautiful countryside that can be enjoyed by all, at the same time minimising junctions and crossings so that all you fast people can get a real rhythm going.

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.

414km cycling event starting from Manningtree. Controls at Ixworth, Halesworth, Acle, Wells, Barton Mills and Saffron Walden.

Classic tour of East Anglia, via Ixworth, Halesworth, the Reedham Ferry & Acle to fish 'n' chips at Wells-Next-The-Sea. Easy night run down to Barton Mills, returning through Saffron Walden. Postal finish.

Now a non-operational facility, the secret nuclear bunker at Kelvedon was designed to protect all sorts of important folk during the Cold War. Now open to the public, we think its the perfect (and most interesting) venue to hold a RIDE IT sportive. Situated just down the road from Epping Forest, this ride will feature routes that take in quiet lanes and gently rolling terrain around the Essex countryside. This is one of our flatter rides that will allow you to clock up some miles whilst enjoying some beautiful English scenery at one of the best times of year for road cycling.

A simple event, with an evening start and easy night-time navigation. Some long sections need a self-sufficient attitude. Brunch at the finish. The gently undulating 301k route follows the Cam valley up into the Fens, then crosses the River Ouse several times. 301km cycling event starting from Churchend,Dunmow, Essex. Controls at Cambridge, Whittlesey, Newport Pagnell, Biggleswade and Reed, plus 7 information controls.

A simple event, with a Friday evening start and easy night-time navigation. Two 24 hour garage controls, a motorway services and some long sections need a self-sufficient attitude. Brunch provided at the finish.

The route follows the Cam valley to Cambridge, then up into the Fens, crossing the River Ouse several times on a gently undulating route, via some attractive villages and interesting towns and villages.

Our Essex 100 charity cycling sportive is one of our most popular rides attracting over 700 riders. You can enjoy some excellent cycling terrain on this bike ride raising funds for vital research for sick babies and children. Three route options take you on a journey through quiet villages and the farmlands of Essex where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.

The Essex 100 offers a Cool 40 mile route that is ideal if youre new to cycling or havent had time to train! The Classic 60 mile route is more challenging as is the Champion at 101 miles - ideal if youre an experienced Sportive rider.

Expect a great day in the saddle with the Action Medical Research team on this cycling event with first class support throughout the day.

we would like to invite you to this tried and tested season ending event which has been on our sportive calendar since 2009. You have the choice of either a 100 or 150 Kilometre ride both covering the very best of Essex. Unlike other mainstream sportives, this is organised by a cycling club - Essex Roads CC, with over 17 years event management experience - instinctively knowing what cyclists look for and enjoy, making it a truly memorable day in the saddle. Just like our Spring Lambs Sportive this may be the best UK sportive you've ever ridden!

103km cycling event starting from Churchend, Dunmow, Essex. Controls at Hawstead, plus 1 information control.