London to Southend
Sunday 12 Sep 2021 Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Abercrombie Road, London, E20 3AB 52 miles
This ride has now passed.
Thanks to all the riders who took part on Sunday. We really hope you enjoyed the day, and we look forward to seeing you next season!
From the East End to Southend!
Starting from Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Park on the new date of Sunday September12th, we're soon out of town and onto quieter, country roads. Essex will surprise you with its picturesque villages and quiet lanes, winding through gently rolling countryside. After stops along the way, with lunch by Mountnessing windmill, we reach the Finish in the pretty gardens of Priory Park, Southend with music, refreshments, beer tent and a well-earned medal!
Southend Victoria railway station is close by with trains every 20 minutes back to London in the afternoon - bikes go free!
Two special Bike Events charter trains will run in the MORNING - see below for train info and times. Morning trains run from Shoeburyness through Southend Central station to West Ham (nearest station to the Start) on the day. Afternoon trains also run to Fenchurch St. from Southend Central station
See the ride:
"Great day, great organisation, great marshaling, great signage. Many thanks!" Derek D.
"Thank you do much for a fantastic day, the day went so well & the organisation was spot on. The route signs & marshals were perfect, would not hesitate to book further events." S. B.
"I completed the ride with my friend and raised £1170 for the charity !! If you're not sure if cycling is for you, give it a go, you have nothing to lose and so much to gain, my fitness level is so much better and I am looking a lot leaner. Once you have your bike, its a free hobby." L. W.
Getting here by car
The START is close to Stratford International station and Startford International Car Park, International Way, London E20 1YY. 24 hour parking costs £6.00. The route to the Start will be signed
For details of other public car parks near the Start CLICK HERE
There will be NO PARKING AT FINISH (Priory Park) FOR RIDER'S VEHICLES. There are two pay & display public car parks near to the FINISH - at University Square & Victoria Shopping Centre - for details please click here
Getting here by train
Two special Bike Events charter trains will run in the MORNING from Southend Victoria to get you to London (Stratford) for an 8:00am start - the route to the Start will be signed from there. The trains will also call at Hockley, Rochford and Rayleigh
Book Tickets for these special services at the Bike Events website. These tickets will be valid ONLY on the two charter services running from Southend Victoria. Season tickets will NOT be valid on these services.
Bike Events Specials' service times:
SERVICE 1: dep. Southend 06:26 (platform 2), calling at Hockley at 06:33 and Rayleigh at 06:41
Arrives Stratford at 07:26
SERVICE 2: dep. Southend 06:33 (platfom 1), calling at Rochford at 06:37 and Rayleigh at 06:50
Arrives Stratford at 07:35
For regular services please check the Greater Abellio website
C2C services will run from Shoeburyness, stopping at Southend Central and taking riders to West Ham station (nearest stop to the Start). Please check the C2C website for service times.
IN THE AFTERNOON trains will run every 20 minutes from Southend Victoria taking you and your bike to stations to London Liverpool St. with services to Fenchurch St. from Southend Central station. Simply BUY YOUR TICKET AT THE STATION before boarding the train.