Most offer a choice of distances (50, 100km, 150km and 200km) although not all provide every one.
Easy to get to from London, train from Liverpool St to Elsenham and a 2 mile ride the other end.
1) Pick ride to enter
2) Print out entry form, fill it in
3) Send entry form, cheque (plus extra £2 if not an Audax UK or CTC member) and 2 C5 SAEs to organiser
4) Receive routesheet and event info sheet
5) Turn up before the start (at least 30 minutes gives you a chance to get a cup of tea/coffee and a chat to various nervous people)
6) Ride, stopping at various cafes or back to the 'Uts for more tea/cake/beans on toast
7) Finish, eat more food, wobble back to train
Typical ride is £5 or under to enter (although £2 extra if you're not an Audax UK or CTC member).
They all stick to the mainly flat bits of Essex, Cambs and Herts. Definitely on the flatter end of the spectrum of rides.
Any of the Henham/Ugley rides are good. Just so happens the 3 clubs near the 'Uts all do theirs in the next few weeks (27th Feb, 6th Mar, 13th Mar):-
Find them in the calendar listing at http://www.aukweb.net/cal/index.htm
Most offer a choice of distances (50, 100km, 150km and 200km) although not all provide every one.
Easy to get to from London, train from Liverpool St to Elsenham and a 2 mile ride the other end.
1) Pick ride to enter
2) Print out entry form, fill it in
3) Send entry form, cheque (plus extra £2 if not an Audax UK or CTC member) and 2 C5 SAEs to organiser
4) Receive routesheet and event info sheet
5) Turn up before the start (at least 30 minutes gives you a chance to get a cup of tea/coffee and a chat to various nervous people)
6) Ride, stopping at various cafes or back to the 'Uts for more tea/cake/beans on toast
7) Finish, eat more food, wobble back to train
Typical ride is £5 or under to enter (although £2 extra if you're not an Audax UK or CTC member).
They all stick to the mainly flat bits of Essex, Cambs and Herts. Definitely on the flatter end of the spectrum of rides.