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Sunday 14 Sep 2025HARWICH: Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS60, 20 and 6 mile routes, starting & finishing at Dovercourt only.

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Back again fopr 2025 - with a new September slot - this inclusive ride in the picturesque district of Tendring offers 60 or 20 mile circular routes. It's perfect cycling country with quiet roads, low hills and views to the sea. And with a 6-mile family ride, it's a great opportunity for the whole family to saddle up and join in this hugely enjoyable ride.

Starting and Finishing in Dovercourt (Harwich), along the way we’ll visit St Osyth with its historic Martello Tower, Great Bentley - which boasts the biggest village green in England – and Great Oakley, its roots stretching back to the Domesday Book and, of course, Clacton - famous for its pier and pleasure gardens.

Taking place alongside the annual Skatejam and run in partnership with Tendring District Council, you’ll be able to unwind with refreshments and entertainment back at the Finish - and also top the ride off with a free swim at Dovercourt swimming pool. (Towels not provided!)

Ride Details

Start

HARWICH: Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS
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Finish

HARWICH: Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles, Wick Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 3TS
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Distance

60, 20 and 6 mile routes, starting & finishing at Dovercourt only.

Challenge rating

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

Start times

20 & 60 mile route: 8.30am-10:00am 6 mile family route: 10:00 - 10:30am

Pricing

Entry Pack (60 miles) (£27.50)
Entry Pack (20 miles) (£24.50)
Team Entry (60 miles) (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£27.50)
Team Entry (20 miles) (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£24.50)
14-17 Year Old Entry (£19.50)
6 Mile Family Route - Adult (£10.50)
6 Mile Family Route - Kids (under 14 yrs) (£7.50)

Local info

Visit Essex
Historic Harwich
Essex Sunshie Coast

Other info

Minimum age 14 years on the 60 mile route. Minimum age 12 years on 20 mile route. Cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs.
ALL riders aged 17 years or under MUST have a signed parental consent form. The form is emailed to each rider and posted in rider packs with the Ride Guide, and can also be downloaded HERE
Please email the completed form to enquiries@bike-events.co.uk or bring this to the bike ride Check In on the day. 16 and 17 year olds may cycle unaccompanied. 15 year olds and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Road bike / hybrid / mountain bike suitable on both routes.

ALL riders MUST wear a hard-shell 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).

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Getting here by car

DOVERCOURT (HARWICH):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

DOVERCOURT: 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

You're welcome to raise money for one of the charities below (select when you book online) or for a charity of your choice (contact them after you've booked to arrange sponsorship).

CHARITIES - please contact us for information about how to get involved and for details of our Open Event fundraising packages